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FloridaNOAA 8723409

Elliott Key Harbor, Elliott Key, Biscayne Bay Tides & Coastal Conditions

Official tide predictions, weather observations and forecasts, marine-grid context, astronomy, and jurisdiction-specific rules for this NOAA station.

All official layers availableUpdated 12:52 AM EDT

Current Conditions

Tide predictions are relative to MLLW. NWS point and marine-grid forecasts can differ at exposed shorelines.

Estimated tide now
1.1ft
falling · Station 8723409
Next low tide
3:58 AM
Thu, Sep 240.7 ft
Next high tide
9:30 AM
Thu, Sep 241.8 ft
Current Weather
79°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Model

ENE 3 mph

Observed
Tide Forecast
NOAA Elliott Key Harbor, Elliott Key, Biscayne Bay · Station 8723409 · MLLW datum · local time
currentOfficial NOAA curve
-1 ft0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft0.7 ft1.8 ft0.6 ft1.9 ft0.6 ft1.9 ft0.5 ft2.0 ftThu, Sep 2412:30 AMThu, Sep 2412:30 PMFri, Sep 2512:30 AMFri, Sep 2512:30 PMSat, Sep 2612:30 AM
Official NOAA predicted heights relative to MLLW. Times are shown in the place's local timezone.

Weather, Light & Marine

Conditions that affect shoreline access, small craft, fishing and surf.

Air

Temperature79°FObserved

Humidity87%Observed

Pressure1013 mbObserved

Wind

SustainedENE 3 mphObserved

Gusts10 mphModel

Rain chance27%Model

Marine

Wave height1.0 ftModel

DirectionNot Published by NWS

Water84.9°FObservedNOAA Virginia Key · 19.3 mi Away
Sun & Moon

Sunrise7:10 AM

Sunset7:15 PM

MoonWaxing Gibbous

Hourly Forecast
Model
National Weather Service point forecast when the live feed is available.
Local date & timeConditionsTempWindGustsRain
Thu, Sep 24, 202612:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms82°FN 9 mph10 mph27%
Thu, Sep 24, 20261:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms82°FNW 8 mph9 mph26%
Thu, Sep 24, 20262:00 AMSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms82°FW 8 mph9 mph21%
Thu, Sep 24, 20263:00 AMSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms81°FW 8 mph10 mph21%
Thu, Sep 24, 20264:00 AMSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms81°FNW 8 mph10 mph22%
Thu, Sep 24, 20265:00 AMSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms80°FNW 8 mph10 mph19%
Thu, Sep 24, 20266:00 AMSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms81°FNW 9 mph10 mph20%
Thu, Sep 24, 20267:00 AMSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms81°FNW 9 mph12 mph21%
Thu, Sep 24, 20268:00 AMSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms81°FNW 10 mph13 mph21%
Thu, Sep 24, 20269:00 AMSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms82°FNW 10 mph13 mph20%
Thu, Sep 24, 202610:00 AMSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms82°FNW 9 mph12 mph16%
Thu, Sep 24, 202611:00 AMMostly Sunny84°FNW 9 mph12 mph14%

Fishing, Crabbing & Surfing Analysis

These scores use the available tide, wind, and marine data. They do not predict catches, report local activity, or replace safety notices.

70/100 · Good
Fishing
Environmental planning guidance, not a catch guarantee.

Best planning window

2 hours around the next tide change

  • Manageable wind3 mph sustained wind
  • Falling tideConditions vary by species and shoreline structure
83/100 · Very good
Crabbing
Conditions are secondary to seasons, closures and safety.

Best planning window

Near slack water, if the marine area is open

  • Regulations requiredConfirm the marine area is open before setting gear
  • Calm surface3 mph wind favors safer gear handling
  • Moderate tidal exchange1.2 ft range in the next cycle
23/100 · Poor
Surfing
Offshore model guidance with nearshore uncertainty.

Best planning window

Compare swell direction, local wind and tide before leaving

  • Limited swell1.0 ft NWS forecast waves
  • Short period2s dominant period
  • Nearshore uncertaintyOffshore model conditions are not the same as breaking-wave height at this beach
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission fishing rulesFlorida · state or territoryNOAA Fisheries federal recreational fishing resourcesU.S. federal waters · federalNational Weather Service rip-current safetyUnited States · safety
Nearby NOAA Tide Stations
Official station locations from the national NOAA CO-OPS tide-prediction catalog.

Coon Point, Elliott Key, Biscayne Bay

NOAA 8723391 · FL

1.9 mi

Sea Grape Point, Elliott Key

NOAA 8723393 · FL

1.9 mi

Billys Point, south of, Elliott Key, Biscayne Bay

NOAA 8723439 · FL

2.8 mi

Sands Key, northwest point, Biscayne Bay

NOAA 8723372 · FL

3.7 mi

Adams Key, south end, Biscayne Bay

NOAA 8723453 · FL

4.5 mi

Christmas Point, Elliott Key

NOAA 8723457 · FL

4.7 mi

Sources And Confidence

NOAA CO-OPS tide predictions at Elliott Key Harbor, Elliott Key, Biscayne Bayofficial-forecast

Fetched Thu, Sep 24 at 12:52 AM

National Weather Service observation and hourly forecastofficial-forecast

Fetched Thu, Sep 24 at 12:52 AM

National Weather Service coastal marine gridofficial-forecast

Fetched Thu, Sep 24 at 12:52 AM

NOAA CO-OPS water temperature at Virginia Keyobserved

Fetched Thu, Sep 24 at 12:52 AM

U.S. Naval Observatory astronomical applicationsofficial-calculation

Fetched Thu, Sep 24 at 12:52 AM

Not for navigation. Conditions can change faster than source update intervals. Always check local warnings, closures and on-site conditions.