King tide tracker for Fort Lauderdale: live NOAA predictions and 2026 to 2027 peaks
Predicted high tides for the next seven days at NOAA's Fort Lauderdale station, flagged against the city's king tide windows, plus a table of the highest predicted tide in every month through 2027.
Short answerThe city lists 2026 king tide windows of Sept 10 to 13, Sept 26 to Oct 1, Oct 7 to 13, Oct 24 to 31, Nov 5 to 11, Nov 22 to 28 and Dec 24 to 25, and notes flooding can occur outside them.[1] NOAA predictions for the Fort Lauderdale station put the three highest monthly peaks from Nov 2026 to Dec 2027 at 1.25 ft (Oct 29, 2027, 9:14 AM), 1.24 ft (Sep 30, 2027, 9:34 AM) and 1.16 ft (Nov 25, 2026, 9:03 AM), in NAVD88 feet.[6]
Live tracker: next 7 days of predicted high tides
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Seasonal peaks table (always available)
| Month | Highest predicted high | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | Nov 25, 2026, 9:03 AM, 1.16 ft | Nov 24, 2026, 8:13 AM, 1.15 ft | Nov 26, 2026, 9:55 AM, 1.13 ft |
| December 2026 | Dec 24, 2026, 8:47 AM, 0.84 ft | Dec 25, 2026, 9:38 AM, 0.82 ft | Dec 23, 2026, 7:55 AM, 0.81 ft |
| January 2027 | Jan 23, 2027, 9:18 AM, 0.58 ft | Jan 22, 2027, 8:29 AM, 0.57 ft | Jan 24, 2027, 10:07 AM, 0.53 ft |
| February 2027 | Feb 21, 2027, 8:55 AM, 0.44 ft | Feb 20, 2027, 8:08 AM, 0.43 ft | Feb 21, 2027, 9:20 PM, 0.42 ft |
| March 2027 | Mar 22, 2027, 9:59 PM, 0.51 ft | Mar 23, 2027, 10:46 PM, 0.48 ft | Mar 21, 2027, 9:12 PM, 0.47 ft |
| April 2027 | Apr 20, 2027, 9:37 PM, 0.51 ft | Apr 19, 2027, 8:53 PM, 0.50 ft | Apr 8, 2027, 11:06 PM, 0.48 ft |
| May 2027 | May 7, 2027, 10:47 PM, 0.56 ft | May 6, 2027, 9:59 PM, 0.55 ft | May 8, 2027, 11:38 PM, 0.53 ft |
| June 2027 | Jun 5, 2027, 10:30 PM, 0.53 ft | Jun 4, 2027, 9:39 PM, 0.52 ft | Jun 6, 2027, 11:22 PM, 0.51 ft |
| July 2027 | Jul 4, 2027, 10:11 PM, 0.53 ft | Jul 31, 2027, 8:08 PM, 0.53 ft | Jul 5, 2027, 11:02 PM, 0.52 ft |
| August 2027 | Aug 31, 2027, 9:27 PM, 0.90 ft | Aug 31, 2027, 9:01 AM, 0.86 ft | Aug 30, 2027, 8:38 PM, 0.86 ft |
| September 2027 | Sep 30, 2027, 9:34 AM, 1.24 ft | Sep 29, 2027, 8:45 AM, 1.18 ft | Sep 28, 2027, 7:53 AM, 1.07 ft |
| October 2027 | Oct 29, 2027, 9:14 AM, 1.25 ft | Oct 1, 2027, 10:22 AM, 1.23 ft | Oct 28, 2027, 8:27 AM, 1.22 ft |
| November 2027 | Nov 15, 2027, 9:23 AM, 1.10 ft | Nov 14, 2027, 8:37 AM, 1.08 ft | Nov 16, 2027, 10:11 AM, 1.08 ft |
| December 2027 | Dec 14, 2027, 9:05 AM, 0.86 ft | Dec 15, 2027, 9:54 AM, 0.85 ft | Dec 13, 2027, 8:17 AM, 0.83 ft |
Assumptions and sources. Data: NOAA CO-OPS tide predictions, station 8722937 (Ft. Lauderdale, Andrews Avenue Bridge), high and low tides, NAVD88, feet, local standard or daylight time, fetched live in your browser.[7] This station provides predictions only, because NOAA lists it as removed in 2022.[2] Predictions assume average weather. The city notes prolonged onshore wind or low barometric pressure can produce higher levels than predicted and offshore wind or high pressure lower levels.[3] "City king tide window" marks dates inside the city's 2026 list.[1] The gap column is wall elevation minus predicted height and ignores wind, rain, surge, waves and sea level changes, so it is not a flood forecast. If the live data cannot load, the seasonal table remains.
2026 high-tide calendar from two agencies
| Source | Dates |
|---|---|
| City of Fort Lauderdale, predicted king tides | Sept 10 to 13; Sept 26 to Oct 1; Oct 7 to 13; Oct 24 to 31; Nov 5 to 11; Nov 22 to 28; Dec 24 to 25. Also flagged for possible inundation: Apr 17 to 19, May 15 to 19, Aug 11 to 14, Dec 5 to 8.[1][8] |
| South Florida Water Management District, east coast high tide windows | Sept 24 to Oct 15; Oct 22 to Nov 12; Nov 22 to 29; Dec 22 to 27. Annual maximum predicted peak Oct 27, 2026. The district also publishes weekly Tidal Outlooks that account for wind and other conditions.[9] |
What to do before, during and after
These are the city's own suggestions, grouped by when to act.[10]
| When | Steps |
|---|---|
| Before the season | Inspect your seawall and, if it overtops during king tides, elevate it to the city standard; consider flood barriers; install check valves on private drainage; raise panels, water heaters and appliances; verify flood insurance; sign up for city alerts. |
| During high tides | Know the day's tides and plan travel around them; do not drive through flooded streets; move trash carts to safe places; boaters should remember high tides lower clearance under fixed bridges. |
| After | Photograph and note any overtopping or soil loss behind your wall and report clogged storm drains to the city. A seawall that overtops repeatedly may be contributing to road flooding; the city says it cites owners in that situation.[11] |
Seawall height, deadlines and permits are covered on our sister site: Fort Lauderdale seawall height ordinance guide.
Common questions
What is a king tide?
It is an unusually high tide. The city explains that king tides are predicted on at least 40 days of 2026 and that rainfall, wind and a high water table can push water higher than predicted.[1]
Why does this tracker show predictions, not live water level?
NOAA's metadata lists station 8722937 as removed in February 2022, and a water level request returns no observed data, so the station provides predictions only.[2] Observed levels can differ from predictions with wind, pressure and rain.[3]
What does NAVD88 mean here?
NAVD88 is the vertical datum used for elevations, including the 5 foot minimum top elevation the city requires for new seawalls.[4] Predicted heights on this page use the same datum, so you can compare a surveyed wall top to a predicted high. NOAA lists mean higher-high water at this station as 0.45 ft NAVD88.[5]
Is my seawall high enough?
That question is about seawall height rules, which we cover on our main site: Fort Lauderdale seawall height ordinance guide. This page only shows predicted tide heights.
Related: Hurricane checklist · Flood zone basics
Sources and verified dates
Statements marked [n] come from these sources. Seller pages are listed as ranges they publish, not as quotes. If a rule or fee matters to a decision, confirm it with the agency before you act.
- City of Fort Lauderdale (Primary: city page)
The city lists predicted 2026 king tides on Sept 10 to 13, Sept 26 to Oct 1, Oct 7 to 13, Oct 24 to 31, Nov 5 to 11, Nov 22 to 28 and Dec 24 to 25, notes at least 40 predicted king tide days in 2026, and says flooding can occur outside those dates.
City of Fort Lauderdale: King Tides and High Tides
Verified on Oct 31, 2026. - NOAA (Primary: NOAA metadata API (called Oct 31, 2026))
Station 8722937, Ft. Lauderdale, Andrews Avenue Bridge, is a NOAA tide prediction station; NOAA metadata lists it as removed on 2022-02-14, and a water level request returns no observed data.
NOAA CO-OPS station metadata and datums, station 8722937
Verified on Oct 31, 2026. - City of Fort Lauderdale (Primary: city page)
NOAA predictions can differ from observed sea level: prolonged onshore wind or low barometric pressure can produce higher levels than predicted; offshore wind or high pressure can produce lower.
City of Fort Lauderdale: King Tides and High Tides
Verified on Oct 31, 2026. - City of Fort Lauderdale (Primary: city page)
The city requires new seawalls to be built to a minimum top elevation of 5 feet.
City of Fort Lauderdale: King Tides and High Tides
Verified on Oct 31, 2026. - NOAA (Primary: NOAA metadata API (called Oct 31, 2026))
Mean Higher-High Water at station 8722937 is 0.45 ft on NAVD88 (datum epoch 1983 to 2001, accepted Jul 29 2024).
NOAA CO-OPS station metadata and datums, station 8722937
Verified on Oct 31, 2026. - NOAA (Primary: NOAA data (API called Oct 31, 2026))
Predicted high tide heights (feet, NAVD88) at station 8722937 for Nov 2026 to Dec 2027 were pulled from the NOAA CO-OPS API on Oct 31, 2026 and ranked by month on this page.
NOAA CO-OPS Data API, tide predictions, station 8722937 (Fort Lauderdale, Andrews Avenue Bridge)
Verified on Oct 31, 2026. - NOAA (Primary: NOAA data (API called Oct 31, 2026))
Tide predictions (high and low, NAVD88, feet, local time) for station 8722937 are served by the NOAA CO-OPS Data API; the live tracker requests the next seven days from the visitor's browser.
NOAA CO-OPS Data API, tide predictions, station 8722937 (Fort Lauderdale, Andrews Avenue Bridge)
Verified on Oct 31, 2026. - City of Fort Lauderdale (Primary: city page)
The city lists additional higher-tide dates (spring tides Apr 17 to 19 and May 15 to 19; fall tides Aug 11 to 14 and Dec 5 to 8) and says the highest tides typically come in September, October and November.
City of Fort Lauderdale: King Tides and High Tides
Verified on Oct 31, 2026. - SFWMD (Primary: water management district)
SFWMD lists east coast high tide windows (Sept 24 to Oct 15, Oct 22 to Nov 12, Nov 22 to 29, Dec 22 to 27, 2026) with an annual maximum predicted peak on Oct 27, 2026, and publishes weekly Tidal Outlooks that account for wind, sea level rise and other conditions.
South Florida Water Management District: 2026 King Tide Season Forecast
Verified on Oct 31, 2026. - City of Fort Lauderdale (Primary: city page)
City advice to owners: inspect your seawall and, if it overtops during king tides, elevate it to the city standard; consider flood barriers and check valves; raise panels, water heaters and appliances; verify flood insurance; boaters should know high tides lower clearance under fixed bridges.
City of Fort Lauderdale: King Tides and High Tides
Verified on Oct 31, 2026. - City of Fort Lauderdale (Primary: city page)
City crews maintain 215 tidal valves; the city cites property owners whose seawalls contribute to roadway tidal flooding.
City of Fort Lauderdale: King Tides and High Tides
Verified on Oct 31, 2026.