Biloxi, MS Marine Weather & Fishing Forecast

Biloxi, MS Conditions: Tuesday, September 15

On Tuesday, September 15, Biloxi, MS sees high tide at 12:05 AM (1.5 ft), low tide at 9:39 AM (0.1 ft). Winds 1–9 mph from the E gusting to 12 mph. Air temperatures 74–88°F. The strongest fishing windows line up with the moving water around each tide change, roughly an hour on either side.

Tides from NOAA Station 8741196 · wind & temperature from Open-Meteo. Open the live forecast for hourly charts and the 7-day outlook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tides in Biloxi, MS today?

Biloxi, MS experiences a mixed semidiurnal tide pattern common along the Gulf Coast, with two unequal high and low tides each day. The difference between highs can be significant, so check both tide heights when planning your trip.

What is the best time to fish in Biloxi, MS?

The best fishing near Biloxi, MS is typically one to two hours before and after each tide change, when moving water flushes bait off flats and through passes. On the Gulf Coast, outgoing tides are often the most productive because they concentrate baitfish in channels and creek mouths.

Is it safe to boat in Biloxi, MS today?

Check the live wind forecast above for current conditions near Biloxi, MS. Gulf waters can build steep chop quickly in winds above 15 mph, especially when wind opposes the tidal current. Afternoon sea breezes are common from spring through fall and can increase winds significantly after midday.

What is the water temperature near Biloxi, MS?

Water temperature data for Biloxi, MS is sourced from the nearest NOAA station (8741196). In Mississippi, seasonal temperature swings significantly influence which species are active and where they can be found — check current readings in the tide panel above.

What wind conditions are expected in Biloxi, MS today?

The wind chart above shows today's hourly forecast for Biloxi, MS using Open-Meteo weather model data. Along the Gulf Coast, east and southeast winds typically produce the best inshore fishing conditions with cleaner water, while west and southwest winds can push murky water across bays.

Fishing in Biloxi, MS

Biloxi sits at the heart of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, with the Back Bay of Biloxi and Mississippi Sound providing productive inshore fishing within easy reach of the city. Speckled trout and redfish are the primary targets, and the Sound's extensive grass flats hold fish year-round. Mississippi doesn't have Florida's name recognition, but the inshore fishing is legitimate and the pressure is lower.

Planning Your Trip

The barrier islands — Ship Island, Horn Island, Petit Bois — lying 10 to 12 miles offshore create a protected environment inside the Sound that's excellent for speckled trout. Fall is the best season, when trout stack in the grass and redfish school on the points. The barrier island beaches also provide some of the best surf fishing on the Gulf Coast for pompano in Spring and Fall.

Offshore from Biloxi, the oil and gas platforms compensate for the lack of natural structure on the gradual shelf. Platforms within 30 miles produce red snapper, amberjack, and cobia consistently. The Chandeleur Islands to the west are accessible from Biloxi and offer remote redfish and flounder fishing with minimal company.

Wind from the north can drain the shallow Sound quickly, making the grass flats unfishable. The best conditions come on south or southwest winds that hold water on the flats. Check the forecast before planning a wade or shallow-water trip.

What's Biting in Biloxi, Season by Season

Spring: Speckled trout spread from the bayous onto the Mississippi Sound's shell reefs as water warms through April. Redfish prowl the shorelines of Deer Island, and by May the first tripletail of the year drift past on the tide lines, a fishery Mississippi anglers watch for closely.

Summer: Trout move out to the barrier islands, with Ship Island's surf and grass holding solid fish at first light. Tripletail season peaks, with fish floating under crab trap buoys across the Sound. Bull reds and sharks work the channel edges, and white trout stack under the lights at night.

Fall: Bull redfish school across the open Sound in October, busting bait on the surface in range of small boats. Flounder run toward the Gulf through the passes, white trout thicken on the channel drops, and speckled trout stage around reefs and bayou mouths as fronts begin pushing through.

Winter: Trout follow the classic Mississippi winter pattern, pulling into the Back Bay of Biloxi, Fort Bayou and the deeper bayous where water stays stable. Redfish school on shallow mud flats warming on sunny afternoons, and sheepshead hold on bridge pilings and nearshore structure.

Local Spots Worth Knowing

Deer Island sits just off the Biloxi beachfront, with surf, grass edges and points that hold trout and redfish most of the year. The Biloxi Bay bridge between Biloxi and Ocean Springs is a dependable structure spot for sheepshead, drum and white trout. Twelve miles out, Ship Island anchors the barrier island chain with summer trout in the surf, reachable by boat or the seasonal ferry. The Mississippi Sound between them is dotted with shell reefs, and the Back Bay of Biloxi is the proven winter water.

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