Point Au Fer Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8764256 (Point Au Fer)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 8:50 AM CT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.5 ft
▼ Falling · 0.5 ft/hr
Next high
3:00 PM
3.0 ft · in 6h 10m
Next low
10:00 AM
1.1 ft · in 1h 10m
Wind
9 mph NE
Light breeze
Fishing score
75 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 3:00 AM | 6.3 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 10:00 AM | 1.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 3:00 PM | 3.0 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 8:40 PM | 0.4 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 3:50 AM | 6.1 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 10:50 AM | 1.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 4:00 PM | 3.2 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 9:40 PM | 0.6 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Point Au Fer
Today in Point Au Fer, high tide arrives at 3:00 AM (6.3 ft) and again at 3:00 PM (3.0 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 10:00 AM (1.1 ft) and again at 8:40 PM (0.4 ft). That's a 5.9-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:27 AM and sets at 5:11 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 3:50 AM (6.1 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
69/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:30 AM – 7:30 AMExcellent
- 4:30 PM – 6:30 PMVery Good
strong outgoing tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:27 AM
- Sunset
- 5:11 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
64°F
Clear
- Wind
- 9 mph NEgusts 9
- Waves
- 0.9 ft @ 2s
- Water temp
- 72°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
70° / 59°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
64° / 54°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sun, Nov 15
68° / 58°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
68° / 56°
Very Good
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
66° / 57°
Very Good
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Wed, Nov 18
73° / 62°
Excellent
Best: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
Thu, Nov 19
71° / 64°
Excellent
Best: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
7-Day Tide Table for Point Au Fer
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 8764256; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:27 AM↓ 5:11 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:28 AM↓ 5:10 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:29 AM↓ 5:10 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:30 AM↓ 5:09 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:31 AM↓ 5:09 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:31 AM↓ 5:09 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:32 AM↓ 5:08 PM |
What's Biting at Point Au Fer
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current LDWF regulations before keeping any fish.
Redfish
Sciaenops ocellatus
Season: Year-round, best in fall
Baits: Cut mullet, Live shrimp, Gold spoons
Sight-fish tailing reds on shallow flats on a flooding tide. Fall schools push bait against oyster bars and grass edges.
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
Season: Year-round, best in cooler months
Baits: Live shrimp under a popping cork, Soft plastics, Topwaters
Drift grass flats in 2–6 feet with a popping cork ahead of the drift. Gator trout hunt alone in skinny water at dawn.
Southern Flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma
Season: Spring and fall; the fall run to the passes is the event
Baits: Live mud minnows, Finger mullet, Gulp! shrimp on a jig head
Drag a bait slowly along the bottom at channel edges, jetty rocks and the down-current side of structure on an outgoing tide. In the fall, flounder stack in passes and inlets on their way to the Gulf or ocean; fish the drop-offs then.
Black Drum
Pogonias cromis
Season: Fall through spring; big drum run the passes in late winter
Baits: Blue crab halves, Dead shrimp, Clams
A bottom fish that feeds by feel, so scent beats action: crab or shrimp on a fish-finder rig, left still on a channel edge, jetty or bridge. The late-winter run of 30-plus pound drum through Gulf and Atlantic passes is a shore-fishable event; keep the small ones, release the big breeders.
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Season: Winter – early spring
Baits: Fiddler crabs, Shrimp, Barnacles
Fish tight to pilings and rocks — the bite is a subtle tick. Set the hook the instant you feel weight; they steal baits for a living.
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Point Au Fer Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Point Au Fer today?
High tide in Point Au Fer today is at 3:00 AM (6.3 ft) and again at 3:00 PM (3.0 ft), measured at NOAA station 8764256 (Point Au Fer).
›What time is low tide in Point Au Fer today?
Low tide in Point Au Fer today is at 10:00 AM (1.1 ft) and again at 8:40 PM (0.4 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Point Au Fer today?
Today's best fishing window at Point Au Fer is 5:30 AM–7:30 AM (rated Excellent, 91/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Point Au Fer in November?
In November, the most active species at Point Au Fer are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Southern Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Point Au Fer tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8764256 (Point Au Fer) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Point Au Fer
Point Au Fer is one of the Central Coast tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8764256 (Point Au Fer) — the same harmonic data printed in official tide tables — paired with local weather, water conditions, and our fishing score so you can time a session here without cross-referencing three sites.