TideAhead
FloridaNOAA 8727359

Shell Island, north end 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 4:36 AM EDT

Current Conditions

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

Estimated tide now
1.5ft
rising · Station 8727359
Next high tide
7:54 AM
Wed, Aug 52.8 ft
Next low tide
2:56 PM
Wed, Aug 50.3 ft
Current Weather
72°F

Clear

Observed

N 0 mph

Observed
Tide Forecast
NOAA Station 8727359 · MLLW datum · local time
currentOfficial NOAA curve
-1 ft0.3 ft1.5 ft2.8 ft4 ft2.8 ft0.3 ft2.1 ft1.0 ft2.9 ft0.2 ft1.8 ft1.2 ftWed, Aug 54:30 AMWed, Aug 54:30 PMThu, Aug 64:30 AMThu, Aug 64:30 PMFri, Aug 74:30 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

Temperature72°FObserved

Humidity100%Observed

Pressure1018 mbObserved

Wind

SustainedN 0 mphObserved

Gusts8 mphModel

Rain chance14%Model

Marine

Wave height0.0 ftModel

DirectionCalm / No DirectionModel

Water84.9°FObservedNOAA Cedar Key · 25.2 mi Away
Sun & Moon

Sunrise6:54 AM

Sunset8:19 PM

MoonWaning Gibbous

Hourly Forecast
Model
National Weather Service point forecast when the live feed is available.
Local date & timeConditionsTempWindGustsRain
Wed, Aug 5, 20264:00 AMPartly Cloudy78°FS 5 mph8 mph14%
Wed, Aug 5, 20265:00 AMIsolated Showers And Thunderstorms78°FSSE 5 mph8 mph18%
Wed, Aug 5, 20266:00 AMScattered Showers And Thunderstorms77°FS 3 mph7 mph28%
Wed, Aug 5, 20267:00 AMScattered Showers And Thunderstorms78°FSSE 2 mph6 mph38%
Wed, Aug 5, 20268:00 AMScattered Showers And Thunderstorms78°FSSE 3 mph6 mph30%
Wed, Aug 5, 20269:00 AMScattered Showers And Thunderstorms79°FSSE 2 mph6 mph28%
Wed, Aug 5, 202610:00 AMScattered Showers And Thunderstorms80°FS 2 mph6 mph27%
Wed, Aug 5, 202611:00 AMScattered Showers And Thunderstorms82°FS 6 mph7 mph36%
Wed, Aug 5, 202612:00 PMScattered Showers And Thunderstorms83°FSSW 6 mph7 mph37%
Wed, Aug 5, 20261:00 PMScattered Showers And Thunderstorms83°FSSW 6 mph8 mph40%
Wed, Aug 5, 20262:00 PMScattered Showers And Thunderstorms85°FWSW 7 mph9 mph47%
Wed, Aug 5, 20263:00 PMScattered Showers And Thunderstorms83°FSW 7 mph9 mph43%

Fishing, Crabbing & Surfing Analysis

Transparent environmental scores based on tide, wind and marine conditions. These are not user reports, catch guarantees or substitutes for official closures and safety guidance.

84/100 · Very good
Fishing
Environmental planning guidance, not a catch guarantee.

Best planning window

2 hours around the next tide change

  • Manageable wind0 mph sustained wind
  • Mostly dry14% precipitation chance
  • Moving waterA rising tide can improve nearshore feeding activity
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 surface0 mph wind favors safer gear handling
  • Moderate tidal exchange2.4 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 period1s 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.

Florida Power

NOAA 8727386 · FL

3.2 mi

Twin Rivers Marina

NOAA 8727348 · FL

3.5 mi

Mangrove Pt., Crystal Bay

NOAA 8727333 · FL

4.1 mi

Ozello north, Crystal Bay

NOAA 8727328 · FL

4.4 mi

Dixie Bay, Salt River, Crystal Bay

NOAA 8727336 · FL

4.5 mi

Kings Bay

NOAA 8727343 · FL

5.9 mi

Sources And Confidence

NOAA CO-OPS tide predictionsofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Aug 5 at 4:36 AM

National Weather Service observation and hourly forecastofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Aug 5 at 4:36 AM

National Weather Service coastal marine gridofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Aug 5 at 4:36 AM

NOAA CO-OPS water temperature at Cedar Keyobserved

Fetched Wed, Aug 5 at 4:36 AM

U.S. Naval Observatory astronomical applicationsofficial-calculation

Fetched Wed, Aug 5 at 4:36 AM

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