Gold Coast
Fort Lauderdale Fishing Weather & Tides
Port Everglades, the New River, and a two-mile run to blue water.
Today on the water
Thursday, August 6Right now it's 79°F and overcast at Fort Lauderdale, with wind ENE 3 mph (gusts 15). The forecast high is 86° with a 35% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- High tide1:56 AM (2.5 ft)
- Low tide8:27 AM (0.0 ft)
- High tide2:59 PM (2.6 ft)
- Low tide9:02 PM (0.6 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise6:48 AM
- Sunset8:03 PM
- UV index7
Fishing Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades is a deep-water ship channel, and the drop-off outside it is so close that you can be in 500 feet of water two miles off the beach — sailfish, mahi, and wahoo on a short run, with a famous winter sailfish bite when a cold front pushes through. Inshore, the New River and the canal system hold snook, tarpon, and jacks right through downtown.
Target species
- Sailfish
- Tarpon
- Snook
- Mahi
Local tip: Tarpon work the channel and bridges on the outgoing; the sailfish bite fires on a hard north wind against the Stream.
Fort Lauderdale fishing & weather FAQ
- What are the tides in Fort Lauderdale today?
- Fort Lauderdale's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Port Everglades, Turning Basin. Today's high and low tide times are shown above and update through the day on the live dashboard.
- What fish can you catch at Fort Lauderdale?
- Fort Lauderdale is known for Sailfish, Tarpon, Snook, and more. The mix shifts with the season, water temperature, and tide — check the live conditions before you run.
- What's the best weather app for fishing Fort Lauderdale?
- Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for Port Everglades & the New River, wind and gust forecasts, water temperature from nearby NOAA buoys, live radar, and offshore swell in one clean, free view aimed at anglers.
- Is the wind good for fishing Fort Lauderdale right now?
- Wind direction and speed make or break a day on the water. The live Salty Forecast dashboard shows current wind and gusts, an hourly wind forecast, and an animated wind map so you can pick the calmest window and the most protected water.
Nearby spots
Tides from NOAA CO-OPS (Port Everglades, Turning Basin). Forecast from Open-Meteo. Salty Forecast is a free hyperlocal weather app built for anglers — species and local notes are general guidance, not fishing advice. Always check current conditions and regulations before heading out.