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FloridaNOAA 8728229

Shell Point, Walker Creek 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 6:06 AM EDT

Current Conditions

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

Estimated tide now
3.7ft
rising · Station 8728229
Next high tide
6:53 AM
Wed, Aug 53.8 ft
Next low tide
2:12 PM
Wed, Aug 50.7 ft
Current Weather
73°F

Clear

Observed

N 0 mph

Observed
Tide Forecast
NOAA Station 8728229 · MLLW datum · local time
currentOfficial NOAA curve
-1 ft0.5 ft2 ft3.5 ft5 ft3.8 ft0.7 ft2.9 ft1.9 ft3.8 ft0.5 ft2.8 ft2.3 ftWed, Aug 56:00 AMWed, Aug 56:00 PMThu, Aug 66:00 AMThu, Aug 66:00 PMFri, Aug 76:00 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

Temperature73°FObserved

Humidity94%Observed

Pressure1017 mbObserved

Wind

SustainedN 0 mphObserved

Gusts3 mphModel

Rain chance27%Model

Marine

Wave height0.0 ftModel

DirectionCalm / No DirectionModel

WaterUnavailable
Sun & Moon

Sunrise6:59 AM

Sunset8:27 PM

MoonWaning Gibbous

Hourly Forecast
Model
National Weather Service point forecast when the live feed is available.
Local date & timeConditionsTempWindGustsRain
Wed, Aug 5, 20265:00 AMScattered Showers And Thunderstorms78°F 0 mph5 mph27%
Wed, Aug 5, 20266:00 AMIsolated Showers And Thunderstorms78°F 0 mph3 mph24%
Wed, Aug 5, 20267:00 AMIsolated Showers And Thunderstorms78°F 0 mph3 mph23%
Wed, Aug 5, 20268:00 AMPatchy Fog77°F 0 mph2 mph9%
Wed, Aug 5, 20269:00 AMSunny81°F 0 mph1 mph9%
Wed, Aug 5, 202610:00 AMMostly Sunny83°F 0 mph2 mph8%
Wed, Aug 5, 202611:00 AMMostly Sunny85°F 0 mph3 mph9%
Wed, Aug 5, 202612:00 PMMostly Sunny85°FSSE 5 mph7 mph9%
Wed, Aug 5, 20261:00 PMMostly Sunny86°FSSE 5 mph12 mph13%
Wed, Aug 5, 20262:00 PMMostly Sunny85°FSSE 10 mph15 mph13%
Wed, Aug 5, 20263:00 PMMostly Sunny86°FSSE 10 mph16 mph13%
Wed, Aug 5, 20264:00 PMSunny87°FS 10 mph17 mph5%

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.

78/100 · Good
Fishing
Environmental planning guidance, not a catch guarantee.

Best planning window

2 hours around the next tide change

  • Manageable wind0 mph sustained wind
  • 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 exchange3.1 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 period3s 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.

Panacea, Dickerson Bay

NOAA 8728269 · FL

6.1 mi

ST. MARKS RIVER ENTRANCE

NOAA 8728130 · FL

6.9 mi

St. Marks, Wakulla River

NOAA 8728152 · FL

8.2 mi

Bald Point, Ochlockonee Bay

NOAA 8728237 · FL

8.2 mi

Wakulla Airport, Ochlockonee Bay

NOAA 8728262 · FL

8.3 mi

St. Marks, St. Marks River

NOAA 8728142 · FL

8.4 mi

Sources And Confidence

NOAA CO-OPS tide predictionsofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Aug 5 at 6:06 AM

National Weather Service observation and hourly forecastofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Aug 5 at 6:06 AM

National Weather Service coastal marine gridofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Aug 5 at 6:06 AM

U.S. Naval Observatory astronomical applicationsofficial-calculation

Fetched Wed, Aug 5 at 6:06 AM

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