Ballast Point, Florida Tide Chart & Predictions
Today's Tides
- High Tide at 2:56 AM — 1.8 ft (0.55 m)
- Low Tide at 5:34 AM — 1.8 ft (0.55 m)
- High Tide at 12:23 PM — 3.4 ft (1.04 m)
- Low Tide at 8:22 PM — -0.6 ft (-0.18 m)
Moon Phase & Solunar
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent (8% illuminated)
Solunar Major Periods: 10:58 AM, 11:22 PM
Solunar Minor Periods: 4:03 AM, 6:51 PM
Fishing Rating: fair
7-Day Tide Table
| Day | Date | Tides | Moon Phase | Fishing Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2026-07-12 | H 2:56 AM (1.8 ft), L 5:34 AM (1.8 ft), H 12:23 PM (3.4 ft), L 8:22 PM (-0.6 ft) | Waning Crescent | fair |
| Mon | 2026-07-13 | H 3:30 AM (1.8 ft), L 6:58 AM (1.7 ft), H 1:25 PM (3.6 ft), L 9:10 PM (-0.6 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Tue | 2026-07-14 | H 4:03 AM (1.8 ft), L 8:01 AM (1.5 ft), H 2:21 PM (3.6 ft), L 9:56 PM (-0.5 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Wed | 2026-07-15 | H 4:37 AM (1.8 ft), L 8:53 AM (1.4 ft), H 3:13 PM (3.5 ft), L 10:41 PM (-0.3 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Thu | 2026-07-16 | H 5:12 AM (1.9 ft), L 9:47 AM (1.2 ft), H 4:04 PM (3.3 ft), L 11:24 PM (-0.1 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Fri | 2026-07-17 | H 5:46 AM (2.0 ft), L 10:49 AM (1.1 ft), H 4:59 PM (3.0 ft) | Waxing Crescent | fair |
| Sat | 2026-07-18 | L 12:04 AM (0.2 ft), H 6:18 AM (2.1 ft), L 11:56 AM (1.0 ft), H 5:56 PM (2.6 ft) | Waxing Crescent | fair |
| Sun | 2026-07-19 | L 12:40 AM (0.6 ft), H 6:50 AM (2.3 ft), L 12:59 PM (0.9 ft), H 6:54 PM (2.3 ft) | Unknown | fair |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is low tide at Ballast Point, Florida?
Today's low tide at Ballast Point, Florida is at 5:34 AM with a tide height of 1.8 ft (0.55 m) below MLLW. A second low tide follows at 8:22 PM (-0.6 ft). The full 7-day tide chart is on this page, sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
When is high tide at Ballast Point, Florida?
Today's high tide at Ballast Point, Florida is at 2:56 AM with a tide height of 1.8 ft (0.55 m) above MLLW. A second high tide follows at 12:23 PM (3.4 ft). Most species feed most actively in the two hours leading up to high tide.
What's the tide chart for Ballast Point?
Ballast Point, Florida has 2 high tides and 2 low tides today. The 7-day chart on this page shows tide heights, moon phases, and solunar feeding periods, all sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
What's the best fishing time at Ballast Point today?
Based on the latest data, today's fishing rating at Ballast Point, Florida is fair. The solunar major period starts at 10:58 AM — fish typically feed most aggressively during this window.
Are tide predictions for Ballast Point accurate?
Yes — HookCast uses tide predictions from NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products (CO-OPS), the official US tidal data source. Predictions for Ballast Point, Florida are typically within ±5 minutes of observed tide times and ±0.2 ft of observed heights, except during major storm surges.
What other fishing spots are near Ballast Point?
Nearby NOAA tidal stations include Davis Island, Hillsborough Bay, Pendola Point, Hillsborough Bay, Gandy Bridge, Old Tampa Bay, McKay Bay Entrance, East Bay, Tampa Bay. Each location has its own tide chart, fishing score, and 7-day forecast on HookCast.
Tide + Solunar Insightfair
Best window: Solunar Major at 10:58 AM. Focus on moving water during tide changes for best results.
Today's Tides
Moon & Solunar
Waning Crescent
8% illuminated
Lighter solunar influence — focus fishing around major periods for best results
Major Periods (~2 hr windows)
Minor Periods (~1 hr windows)
Today's Tide Chart — Ballast Point
Tide height with solunar major period overlays