Gulfport Tide Charts & Fishing
Thursday, November 12 · NOAA station 8745557 (Gulfport Harbor, Mississippi Sound)
Tides live · forecast as of 5:35 PM CT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.3 ft
▲ Rising · 0.2 ft/hr
Next high
11:17 PM
2.1 ft · in 5h 42m
Next low
9:53 AM
-0.0 ft · in 16h 18m
Wind
7 mph NW
Light breeze · gusts 13
Fishing score
66 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 | Low | 8:56 AM | -0.1 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | High | 11:17 PM | 2.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 9:53 AM | -0.0 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 11:56 PM | 2.0 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Gulfport
Today in Gulfport, high tide arrives at 11:17 PM (2.1 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 8:56 AM (-0.1 ft). That's a 2.2-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:19 AM and sets at 5:01 PM, under a waxing crescent (10% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 9:53 AM (-0.0 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
66/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:00 AM – 7:00 AMVery Good
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMVery Good
dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:19 AM
- Sunset
- 5:01 PM
Waxing Crescent
10% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
62°F
Clear
- Wind
- 7 mph NWgusts 13
- Waves
- 0.9 ft @ 2s
- Water temp
- 71°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
75° / 54°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Fri, Nov 13
65° / 44°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
63° / 39°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
63° / 46°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
55° / 49°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
70° / 50°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
72° / 52°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Gulfport
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 8745557; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayThu, Nov 12 |
| ↑ 6:19 AM↓ 5:01 PM |
| TomorrowFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:20 AM↓ 5:00 PM |
| Sat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:21 AM↓ 5:00 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:22 AM↓ 4:59 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:23 AM↓ 4:59 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:23 AM↓ 4:58 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:24 AM↓ 4:58 PM |
What's Biting at Gulfport
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current MDMR regulations before keeping any fish.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spanish Mackerel
Scomberomorus maculatus
Season: Spring and fall runs
Baits: Silver spoons, Gotcha plugs, Live pilchards
Find birds working bait and cast fast-moving metal through the frenzy. Wire or heavy fluoro — their teeth are scissors.
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Gulfport Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Gulfport today?
High tide in Gulfport today is at 11:17 PM (2.1 ft), measured at NOAA station 8745557 (Gulfport Harbor, Mississippi Sound).
›What time is low tide in Gulfport today?
Low tide in Gulfport today is at 8:56 AM (-0.1 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Gulfport today?
Today's best fishing window at Gulfport is 5:00 AM–7:00 AM (rated Very Good, 69/100), driven by dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Gulfport in November?
In November, the most active species at Gulfport are Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, Southern Flounder, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Gulfport tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8745557 (Gulfport Harbor, Mississippi Sound) 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 Gulfport
Gulfport's harbor is the jumping-off point for Ship Island, the barrier island on the far side of Mississippi Sound, and the beachfront here runs for miles with public piers along it. Inside the Sound the fishing is for speckled trout, redfish, flounder and sheepshead; out at the islands the surf adds Spanish mackerel and, in the warm months, the chance of bigger Gulf fish. The tide is small and usually daily, so wind and water clarity are the bigger variables.