Fort Lauderdale, Florida Tide Chart
Fort Lauderdale tide times today — high & low tide, the rising/falling state right now, and a 7-day outlook
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Tide right now
Tide is falling
Next low tide at 8:58 PM — in 3h 46m 0.2 ft
Today’s tide times in Fort Lauderdale
| Tide | Time | Height (ft, MLLW) |
|---|---|---|
| High | 2:16 AM | 1.8 |
| Low | 8:40 AM | 0.1 |
| High | 2:47 PM | 1.7 |
| Low | 8:58 PM | 0.2 |
Times are local; heights are in feet relative to Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW).
Tide curve — next 24 hours
Predicted water level (ft, MLLW)now
7-day tide outlook for Fort Lauderdale
| Day | High & low tides (local time · ft MLLW) |
|---|---|
| Mon, Jun 8 | H 3:05 AM (1.8 ft) · L 9:31 AM (-0.0 ft) · H 3:45 PM (1.8 ft) · L 9:57 PM (0.2 ft) |
| Tue, Jun 9 | H 3:58 AM (1.8 ft) · L 10:23 AM (-0.1 ft) · H 4:45 PM (1.9 ft) · L 10:56 PM (0.1 ft) |
| Wed, Jun 10 | H 4:53 AM (1.8 ft) · L 11:15 AM (-0.3 ft) · H 5:41 PM (2.0 ft) · L 11:53 PM (0.1 ft) |
| Thu, Jun 11 | H 5:47 AM (1.8 ft) · L 12:08 PM (-0.4 ft) · H 6:37 PM (2.1 ft) |
| Fri, Jun 12 | L 12:51 AM (0.0 ft) · H 6:41 AM (1.9 ft) · L 1:04 PM (-0.5 ft) · H 7:33 PM (2.2 ft) |
| Sat, Jun 13 | L 1:48 AM (-0.0 ft) · H 7:37 AM (1.9 ft) · L 2:00 PM (-0.6 ft) · H 8:28 PM (2.3 ft) |
Best low-tide window in Fort Lauderdale
The next low tide is around 8:58 PM at 0.2 ft — the window when flats, sandbars, and tide pools are most exposed for clamming, shore fishing, and tide-pooling. Water turns and starts rising back toward the next high around 3:05 AM, so give yourself a wide margin and head back well before then.
The water turns and returns quickly once the tide starts rising. Watch for slick rocks, soft mud, and rip currents, mind the next high-tide time, and follow local shellfishing regulations and closures.
About this tide station
Predictions on this page come from NOAA CO-OPS station Fort Lauderdale, Andrews Ave. Bridge (#8722937), the nearest harmonic tide-prediction station to Fort Lauderdale, FL. Heights are in feet relative to Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) — NOAA’s standard tidal datum — and times are in the station’s local time. These are astronomical predictions: weather, wind, and storm surge can push the actual water level above or below them.
Tide & coastal gear
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Breathable stockingfoot chest waders for surfcasting and clamming the flats at low water — wade out as the tide drops and read the chart for the turn.
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Corrosion-resistant aluminum pliers with a line cutter and split-ring tool — the do-everything surf-fishing tool for the moving-tide bite.
View on Amazon → - FCS Freedom Helix All-Round Surfboard Leash
A low-drag, kink-resistant leash for the dawn-patrol session when the tide chart lines up — sized for shortboards through mid-lengths.
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Cool/cold-water grip wax — the cheap insurance for keeping your footing when you've timed the swell to the tide.
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A packable iSUP with pump, paddle, and leash — launch on a slack or incoming tide so you're not paddling against a hard ebb on the way back.
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A breathable, mesh-back PFD built for kayak and SUP — non-negotiable safety gear when tide and current are in play.
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Frequently asked
- What time is high and low tide in Fort Lauderdale today?
- Today's high and low tide times for Fort Lauderdale are listed in the schedule above, in local time. Most coastal locations get two highs and two lows roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, so the times shift about 50 minutes later each day.
- What does MLLW mean on a tide chart?
- MLLW stands for Mean Lower Low Water — the average of the lower of the two daily low tides, measured over a 19-year tidal cycle. NOAA uses it as the zero reference for tide heights, so a predicted height in feet tells you how far the water sits above (or below) that datum.
- How accurate are tide predictions?
- Astronomical tide predictions from NOAA are highly accurate for the timing and height of normal tides, often within a few minutes and a few tenths of a foot. They do not account for weather — strong onshore winds, storm surge, or unusual barometric pressure can raise or lower the actual water level beyond the prediction.
- Is it safe to fish or go clamming at low tide in Fort Lauderdale?
- Low tide exposes flats and structure and is a popular window for clamming and shore fishing, but the water turns and returns quickly once the tide starts rising — check the next high-tide time above and give yourself a wide margin. Watch for slick rocks, soft mud, and rip currents, and follow local shellfishing regulations and closures.
- Why does Fort Lauderdale get two high tides a day?
- Most U.S. coasts, including Fort Lauderdale, have a semidiurnal tide: two highs and two lows each lunar day. The Moon's gravity raises a tidal bulge on the near side of the Earth and the ocean's inertia raises a matching bulge on the far side, so a given spot rotates through two highs and two lows roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes.
- What is a spring tide versus a neap tide?
- Spring tides are the largest tidal ranges — higher highs and lower lows — and happen around the new and full Moon, when the Sun and Moon align and their gravity adds up. Neap tides are the smallest ranges and happen near the first and third quarter Moon, when the Sun and Moon pull at right angles and partly cancel out.
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