North wind at 7–10 mph and 1.6 ft seas on both sides mean flat, fishable conditions today. The real story is the solunar rating — fish activity is forecast as high, which makes the morning tide push more worth chasing than usual. High tide hits Pensacola Beach at 8:00 AM and Navarre at 9:08 AM. Get set up before those windows open. The afternoon low tide (5:30 PM Pensacola, 7:22 PM Navarre) will be extremely shallow and slow, so front-load your effort.
What's Biting Today
Spanish Mackerel — Running at both the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier and Pensacola Beach Pier on the morning high tide. Got-Cha plugs and small spoons retrieved fast are the go-to.
Bluefish — Mixed in with the Spanish mackerel at both piers. They're hitting the same lures, so keep a short wire leader on if you want to cut down on bite-offs. Don't overthink the setup — if Spanish are showing, blues are usually right behind them.
Pompano — In the surf zone along both beaches. Sand fleas and Fishbites in the first trough are your best bet. With only 1.6 ft of surf today, the troughs are well-defined and easy to read. Navarre's beach tends to have a slightly lower current push on calmer days, but both spots are worth working.
Cigs — Schools are moving past both piers. A sabiki rig is the quickest way to load up, and a freelined live cig will draw strikes from the Spanish mackerel and blues already in the area. If you've got a cooler full, you're set for the whole morning.
Best times to fish today: 6:30 – 9:30 AM (morning high tide windows at both piers) and 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (evening tide rebound).
Pier Report — Navarre
Navarre Beach Fishing Pier is seeing Spanish mackerel and blues moving through on the tide push, with cigs in the mix. Pompano are in the surf on either side of the pier structure — work the troughs within casting distance. For current pier hours, contact Navarre Beach Marine Park.
Pier Report — Pensacola
Pensacola Beach Pier is producing Spanish mackerel and bluefish on the morning tide, with cig schools passing through. Pompano are in the surf around the pier pilings and in the adjacent troughs. The 8:00 AM high tide is your best window; after 5:30 PM the water drops to nearly nothing and the bite typically shuts down. For current pier hours and fees, contact the pier directly or check their website.
Tides & Conditions — Navarre Beach
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow — medium hazard, swim with caution |
| Water temperature | 75°F |
| Wind | N 7 mph |
| Wave height | 1.6 ft |
| High tide | 9:08 AM (1.32 ft) |
| Low tide | 7:22 PM (0.01 ft) |
| Solunar | High — good day for fishing |
Tides & Conditions — Pensacola Beach
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow — medium hazard, swim with caution |
| Water temperature | 73°F |
| Wind | N 9 mph |
| Wave height | 1.6 ft |
| High tide | 8:00 AM (1.35 ft) |
| Low tide | 5:30 PM (0.04 ft) |
| Solunar | High — good day for fishing |
Sound side: No inshore report for either area today.