Annapolis Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8575512 (Annapolis (US Naval Academy))
Tides live · forecast as of 2:00 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
0.5 ft
· Slack water
Next high
7:01 AM
0.9 ft · in 5h 0m
Next low
1:08 PM
0.1 ft · in 11h 7m
Wind
13 mph NW
Moderate breeze · gusts 28
Fishing score
42 /100
Fair
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 2:00 AM | 0.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 7:01 AM | 0.9 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 1:08 PM | 0.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 8:03 PM | 1.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 2:41 AM | 0.5 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 7:45 AM | 0.9 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 1:51 PM | 0.2 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 8:47 PM | 1.3 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Annapolis
Today in Annapolis, high tide arrives at 7:01 AM (0.9 ft) and again at 8:03 PM (1.3 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 2:00 AM (0.5 ft) and again at 1:08 PM (0.1 ft). That's a 1.2-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:46 AM and sets at 4:53 PM, under a waxing crescent (12% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 2:41 AM (0.5 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
42/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:30 AM – 7:30 AMGood
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMVery Good
dusk bite window
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:46 AM
- Sunset
- 4:53 PM
Waxing Crescent
12% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
46°F
Clear
- Wind
- 13 mph NWgusts 28
- Waves
- 1.6 ft @ 3s
- Water temp
- 60°F
Moderate breeze — A little chop — very fishable
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
50° / 37°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
48° / 33°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sun, Nov 15
50° / 43°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
54° / 39°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
57° / 40°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Nov 18
59° / 42°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
62° / 43°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Annapolis
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 8575512; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:46 AM↓ 4:53 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:47 AM↓ 4:52 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:49 AM↓ 4:51 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:50 AM↓ 4:51 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:51 AM↓ 4:50 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:52 AM↓ 4:49 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:53 AM↓ 4:49 PM |
What's Biting at Annapolis
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current Maryland DNR regulations before keeping any fish.
Striped Bass (Atlantic)
Morone saxatilis
Season: Spring and fall migrations; summer in New England (check regs)
Baits: Live or chunk bunker (menhaden), Clams, Live eels
Stripers feed where moving water pushes bait against structure: inlet mouths, jetty tips, bridge shadows, rips and points. Fish the stronger part of the tide, and dawn, dusk and night, especially in summer. Chunks or clams on the bottom from the beach, eels or swimbaits at night along rocks. Circle hooks on bait; release fish carefully, most of the catch goes back.
Bluefish
Pomatomus saltatrix
Season: Spring and fall runs along the beach; summer offshore
Baits: Cut menhaden, Metal spoons and jigs, Topwater plugs
When blues are blitzing bait in the surf you will see birds working and bait spraying; throw a metal or a popper into it. Wire or heavy mono leader, because they bite through everything else and through each other. Bleed and ice them immediately if you plan to eat them.
Atlantic Croaker
Micropogonias undulatus
Season: Late spring through summer
Baits: Bloodworms, Squid, Shrimp
A bottom fish that runs in schools over sand and mud, especially in the Chesapeake and its rivers. Two-hook bottom rig, small hooks, bait on the bottom. Evenings and the hours around a tide change are usually best from piers and shorelines.
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Annapolis Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Annapolis today?
High tide in Annapolis today is at 7:01 AM (0.9 ft) and again at 8:03 PM (1.3 ft), measured at NOAA station 8575512 (Annapolis (US Naval Academy)).
›What time is low tide in Annapolis today?
Low tide in Annapolis today is at 2:00 AM (0.5 ft) and again at 1:08 PM (0.1 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Annapolis today?
Today's best fishing window at Annapolis is 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (rated Very Good, 67/100), driven by dusk bite window. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Annapolis in November?
In November, the most active species at Annapolis are Striped Bass (Atlantic), Bluefish. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Annapolis tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8575512 (Annapolis (US Naval Academy)) 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 Annapolis
Annapolis sits where the Severn River meets the middle of the Chesapeake, a few miles south of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. This part of the bay is striped bass water, with the bridge pilings and the river mouths as the classic spots, and white perch and croaker in the rivers in summer. Tides here are small, about a foot, and wind can matter as much as the tide.