The Islamorada, FL marine forecast covers live wind speed and gusts, tide predictions, wave conditions, and major and minor solunar feeding times, updated continuously from NOAA and Open-Meteo. The strongest fishing windows usually line up with the moving tide and the solunar periods shown below — check current conditions before you head out.
By Steve Wilson, lifelong angler & founder of My Marine Forecast
Last updated: Jul 19, 2026, 8:00 AM
On Sunday, July 19, Islamorada, FL sees high tide at 2:59 AM (0.6 ft) and 3:12 PM (0.6 ft), low tide at 10:14 AM (0.1 ft) and 10:33 PM (0.1 ft). Winds 12–21 mph from the S gusting to 23 mph. Air temperatures 85–86°F. The strongest fishing windows line up with the moving water around each tide change, roughly an hour on either side.
Today's Tides · Islamorada, Upper Matecumbe Key, Florida Bay (Station 8723808)
| High tide | 2:59 AM | 0.6 ft |
| Low tide | 10:14 AM | 0.1 ft |
| High tide | 3:12 PM | 0.6 ft |
| Low tide | 10:33 PM | 0.1 ft |
Wind
12–21 mph S
Gusts
23 mph
Air Temp
85–86°F
Tides from NOAA Station 8723808 · wind & temperature from Open-Meteo. Open the live forecast for hourly charts and the 7-day outlook.
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Islamorada sits in the upper Florida Keys and draws serious anglers who have done their homework. Bonefish, permit, and tarpon are the main event, and the flats around the backcountry can hold all three on the same tide. The fishery is technical, demanding, and rewarding in a way that few places in the world can match.
Tarpon season is the big draw. From late March through June, rolling fish are everywhere — in the channels, the oceanside flats, and pushing through the cuts between the bay and the Atlantic. Permit are here year-round on the oceanside flats. Bonefish love the shallow backcountry grass on a rising tide, particularly in the early morning before the wind builds.
The nearby Content Keys and the flats east of Duck Key hold fish most of the year with minimal boat traffic. Fall and Winter bring calmer conditions and some of the best permit fishing of the year. Offshore from the inlet, mahi and wahoo are consistent Spring and Summer targets over the blue water.
Tides here matter more than almost anywhere else. The oceanside and Gulf side behave differently — the Gulf has a smaller range while the oceanside cuts run stronger. Check the tide chart above before heading out, especially if you're wading or poling shallow water.