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FloridaNOAA 8720291

Jacksonville Beach 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 12:14 AM EDT

Current Conditions

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

Estimated tide now
0.9ft
falling · Station 8720291
Next low tide
1:02 AM
Thu, Sep 240.7 ft
Next high tide
7:03 AM
Thu, Sep 245.3 ft
Current Weather
79°F

Mostly Cloudy

Observed

NNE 10 mph

Observed
Tide Forecast
NOAA Jacksonville Beach · Station 8720291 · MLLW datum · local time
currentOfficial NOAA curve
-1 ft1 ft3 ft5 ft7 ft0.7 ft5.3 ft0.6 ft5.6 ft0.5 ft5.6 ft0.4 ft5.6 ftThu, Sep 2412:00 AMThu, Sep 2412:00 PMFri, Sep 2512:00 AMFri, Sep 2512:00 PMSat, Sep 2612:00 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

Humidity79%Observed

Pressure1016 mbObserved

Wind

SustainedNNE 10 mphObserved

Gusts24 mphModel

Rain chance25%Model

Marine

Wave height0.0 ftModel

DirectionCalm / No DirectionModel

Water83.5°FObservedNOAA Mayport (Bar Pilots Dock) · 8.3 mi Away
Sun & Moon

Sunrise7:15 AM

Sunset7:19 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 Rain Showers78°FNE 20 mph24 mph25%
Thu, Sep 24, 20261:00 AMSlight Chance Rain Showers78°FNE 20 mph25 mph22%
Thu, Sep 24, 20262:00 AMChance Rain Showers77°FNE 20 mph25 mph29%
Thu, Sep 24, 20263:00 AMChance Rain Showers77°FNE 20 mph25 mph41%
Thu, Sep 24, 20264:00 AMChance Rain Showers77°FNE 21 mph25 mph25%
Thu, Sep 24, 20265:00 AMChance Rain Showers77°FN 20 mph25 mph32%
Thu, Sep 24, 20266:00 AMChance Rain Showers76°FN 21 mph24 mph39%
Thu, Sep 24, 20267:00 AMChance Rain Showers76°FN 21 mph25 mph34%
Thu, Sep 24, 20268:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms76°FN 20 mph22 mph41%
Thu, Sep 24, 20269:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms77°FN 21 mph23 mph37%
Thu, Sep 24, 202610:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms79°FN 21 mph24 mph37%
Thu, Sep 24, 202611:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms79°FN 21 mph25 mph34%

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.

76/100 · Good
Fishing
Environmental planning guidance, not a catch guarantee.

Best planning window

2 hours around the next tide change

  • Manageable wind10 mph sustained wind
  • Mostly dry25% precipitation chance
  • Falling tideConditions vary by species and shoreline structure
69/100 · 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
  • Moderate tidal exchange4.7 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 swell0.0 ft NWS forecast waves
  • Short period0s 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.

Oak Landing, ICWW

NOAA 8720305 · FL

3.3 mi

Atlantic Beach

NOAA 8720259 · FL

3.6 mi

Pablo Creek, ICWW bridge

NOAA 8720267 · FL

4.1 mi

Pablo Creek entrance

NOAA 8720232 · FL

7.4 mi

Mayport Naval Station, Degausing Structure

NOAA 8720214 · FL

7.9 mi

Mayport (Ferry Depot)

NOAA 8720220 · FL

8.1 mi

Sources And Confidence

NOAA CO-OPS tide predictions at Jacksonville Beachofficial-forecast

Fetched Thu, Sep 24 at 12:14 AM

National Weather Service observation and hourly forecastofficial-forecast

Fetched Thu, Sep 24 at 12:14 AM

National Weather Service coastal marine gridofficial-forecast

Fetched Thu, Sep 24 at 12:14 AM

NOAA CO-OPS water temperature at Mayport (Bar Pilots Dock)observed

Fetched Thu, Sep 24 at 12:14 AM

U.S. Naval Observatory astronomical applicationsofficial-calculation

Fetched Thu, Sep 24 at 12:14 AM

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