Should I Fish Ponce Inlet, FL This Week?
74
/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY WED 10/2174MAYBE
THU 10/2274MAYBE
FRI 10/2376GO
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:07 am | High | 3.21 |
| 10:55 am | Low | 1.12 |
| 5:28 pm | High | 3.59 |
| 11:33 pm | Low | 1.00 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Ponce Inlet
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
Sunrise7:28 am
Sunset6:47 pm
Moonrise4:07 pm
Moonset2:52 am
MoonWaxing gibbous · 78%
Tide strength
Today74% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 74% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
66°–81°F
Thu 10/22
68°–78°F
Fri 10/23
68°–78°F
Plan your trip—Ponce Inlet
Tide data: NOAA station Ponce de Leon Inlet (8721147).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Ponce Inlet today?
High tide in Ponce Inlet, FL today (Wednesday, October 21) is at 5:07 am, at 3.2 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Ponce Inlet?
Moving water beats slack water in Ponce Inlet—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 outgoing tide + low light + falling pressure.
When is the best time of day to fish in Ponce Inlet?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Ponce Inlet, 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 Ponce Inlet tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Thursday, October 22) in Ponce Inlet a MAYBE at 74/100—best window 8:00 pm–11:00 pm.
What time should I fish Ponce Inlet?
Fish Ponce Inlet 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.