Emerald Coast
Panama City Beach Fishing Weather & Tides
St. Andrews Pass, the jetties, and 27 miles of Gulf beach.
Today on the water
Saturday, November 7Right now it's 60°F and clear at Panama City Beach, with wind N 7 mph (gusts 21). The forecast high is 75° with a 0% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- Low tide2:57 AM (0.3 ft)
- High tide5:48 PM (1.8 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise6:02 AM
- Sunset4:51 PM
- UV index5
Which fish look best today at Panama City Beach
The same day scores differently for each fish: water temperature, wind, tide and seas count differently for a snook than for a sheepshead. Today’s read for PCB, species by species.
Best bet: Spanish mackerel.
- Spanish mackerel85Prime
75°F water is right in the Spanish mackerel range.
Wind: 7 mph N, gusts 21
Better Wed: 93
Where to look
Open runs along beaches and passes, on clean, moving water.
Best Spanish mackerel spots today → - Spotted seatrout79Good
75°F water is right in the trout range.
Tide: 1.4 ft range · 0 in daylight
Better Wed: 90
Where to look
Grass flats and pothole edges; deeper holes and canals when it's cold.
Best trout spots today → - Redfish76Good
75°F water is right in the redfish range.
Tide: 1.4 ft range · 0 in daylight
Better Tue: 86
Where to look
Oyster bars, grass flats and mangrove shorelines; they push shallow on a rising tide.
Best redfish spots today → - Tarpon74Good
75°F water is cool for tarpon; the bite builds as it warms toward 76°F.
Tide: 1.4 ft range · 0 in daylight
Better Wed: 83
- Sheepshead73Good
75°F water is a little warm for sheepshead; the bite starts to ease.
Wind: 7 mph N, gusts 21
Better Wed: 83
Where to look
Pilings, docks, oyster bars and rock — anything that grows barnacles.
Best sheepshead spots today →
Scores conditions for each fish, not where they are or when a run starts. Water temperature is today’s reading applied to the whole week, so a cold front further out won’t show here until the water follows. Temperature ranges are rules of thumb for Florida inshore water.
Fishing Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach runs 27 miles of Gulf front, anchored at its east end by St. Andrews Pass — one of the deepest, most productive inlets on the Panhandle. The jetties hold redfish, trout, flounder, and tarpon in summer; the piers and surf give up pompano and Spanish; and the artificial reef program offshore has built one of the best nearshore wreck fisheries in the state.
Target species
- King mackerel
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Cobia
Local tip: The St. Andrews jetties fish best on a moving tide, and the summer tarpon show up on the evening outgoing.
Panama City Beach fishing & weather FAQ
- What are the tides in Panama City Beach today?
- Panama City Beach's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Panama City Beach. 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 Panama City Beach?
- Panama City Beach is known for King mackerel, Redfish, Speckled trout, 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 Panama City Beach?
- Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for the Gulf & St. Andrews Pass, 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 Panama City Beach 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.
Guides for Panama City Beach
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Nearby spots
Tides from NOAA CO-OPS (Panama City Beach). 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.