Emerald Coast
Panama City Beach Fishing Weather & Tides
St. Andrews Pass, the jetties, and 27 miles of Gulf beach.
Today on the water
Thursday, August 6Right now it's 84°F and clear at Panama City Beach, with wind SE 7 mph (gusts 15). The forecast high is 92° with a 5% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- High tide2:25 AM (1.5 ft)
- Low tide2:53 PM (0.0 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise7:05 AM
- Sunset8:32 PM
- UV index8
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.
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.