Should I Fish Daytona Beach, FL This Week?
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/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY WED 10/2167MAYBE
THU 10/2271MAYBE
FRI 10/2374MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:24 am | High | 5.96 |
| 10:25 am | Low | 1.55 |
| 4:55 pm | High | 6.36 |
| 11:02 pm | Low | 1.35 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Daytona Beach
Solunar times
Minor2:07 am – 3:37 am
Major8:03 am – 11:03 am
Minor3:22 pm – 4:52 pm
Major8:25 pm – 11:25 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:29 am
Sunset6:47 pm
Moonrise4:07 pm
Moonset2:52 am
MoonWaxing gibbous · 78%
Tide strength
Today68% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 68% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
69°–79°F
Thu 10/22
67°–77°F
Fri 10/23
67°–78°F
Plan your trip—Daytona Beach
Tide data: NOAA station Fernandina Beach, Amelia River (8720030). Tides at Daytona Beach run about 49 min ahead of the Fernandina Beach, Amelia River station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Daytona Beach today?
High tide in Daytona Beach, FL today (Wednesday, October 21) is at 4:24 am, at 6.0 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Daytona Beach?
Moving water beats slack water in Daytona Beach—fish feed hardest while the tide is actively rising or falling, not at the still point at the top or bottom. The outgoing tide gets a slight edge here by default. Today (Wednesday, October 21), that lines up 7:00 am–10:00 am, driven by minor solunar + falling pressure.
When is the best time of day to fish in Daytona Beach?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Daytona Beach, and they carry extra weight when a solunar period (moon overhead, underfoot, rising, or setting) lines up with them. Today (Wednesday, October 21), that combination points to 7:00 am–10:00 am.
Should I fish Daytona Beach tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Thursday, October 22) in Daytona Beach a MAYBE at 71/100—best window 7:00 am–10:00 am.
What time should I fish Daytona Beach?
Fish Daytona Beach today (Wednesday, October 21) from 7:00 am to 10:00 am—that's the strongest scored window. Outside it, dawn and dusk on moving water are the default best bets.
Do I need a license to fish in FL?
Yes—saltwater fishing in Florida requires a Florida Saltwater Fishing License. Issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; shore-based anglers need the free shoreline license. You can get one through the state agency listed below.