Dames Point Fishing Pier Conditions And Tide Planning
Dames Point Park sits on the St. Johns River beneath the north approach of the Dames Point Bridge. Use NOAA CO-OPS station 8720219 as a nearby tide reference, check the source and timestamp on each live observation, and confirm park access before you leave. A station reading is planning context for this pier, not a measurement of every part of the river or a promise of a catch.
- Nearby NOAA tide reference
- NOAA CO-OPS station 8720219 is Dames Point, Florida, at 30.3867, -81.5583.
- Pier and station position
- NOAA places the gauge about 135 m west of the Dames Point Park fishing pier and about 15 m offshore.
- Park listing
- The City of Jacksonville lists the park at 9101 Dames Point Road and includes fishing among its amenities.
- Measurement boundary
- Station predictions and observations describe their stated product, place, time, units, and datum; they do not describe every part of the St. Johns River.
- Separate Mayport station
- NOAA station 8720218 is Mayport (Bar Pilots Dock), a different station west of the Dames Point area.
- Trip check
- Recheck current TideCue conditions, active alerts, park information, and applicable Florida rules before departure.
Confirm The Pier And Park Before You Go
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Nassau and Duval County guide lists Dames Point Park at 9101 Dames Point Road in Jacksonville. The City of Jacksonville describes the park as a St. Johns River site beneath the bridge approach and lists fishing, parking, restrooms, and other amenities. Check the City listing for current access information; this page does not promise that a facility is open at a particular time.
Use Dames Point Station 8720219 As The Tide Reference
NOAA identifies station 8720219 as Dames Point, Florida. Its gauge is about 135 m west of the Dames Point Park fishing pier and about 15 m offshore, making it a nearby reference for tide predictions and water-level products. NOAA station 8720218 is Mayport (Bar Pilots Dock), a separate gauge. Keep the station ID with any copied tide time or height.
For help separating tide height from current, read how to read a tide chart.
Read Predictions And Observations As Different Products
A predicted high or low tide is not a live water-level observation, and neither one is a direct measurement of current speed. Read the product label, station ID, local time, units, and datum shown with the value. Compare the tide change with wind, weather, and the exact place you plan to fish rather than using one tide event as a universal bite rule.
Keep Nearby Water Readings Attached To Their Source
TideCue may show water observations from a nearby NOAA or USGS source when the provider returns usable data. Treat each value as a measurement at the named station and timestamp. A nearby reading can add context for the pier, but it is not a temperature or water-level survey of the full St. Johns River.
Make A Current Safety And Rules Check
Conditions and park access can change. Before leaving, check current weather and marine alerts, the City park information, and Florida’s current fishing rules for the way you plan to fish. TideCue is a planning aid; it does not replace official notices, posted restrictions, or a local safety decision.
Use the wider condition signals with TideCue fishing conditions.
Common questions
Which NOAA tide station is at Dames Point?
NOAA CO-OPS station 8720219 is Dames Point, Florida. NOAA places its gauge about 135 m west of the Dames Point Park fishing pier and about 15 m offshore.
Is NOAA station 8720218 the Dames Point station?
No. Station 8720218 is Mayport (Bar Pilots Dock), a separate NOAA station. Dames Point is station 8720219.
Where is Dames Point Park fishing pier?
The City of Jacksonville lists El Faro Memorial at Dames Point Park at 9101 Dames Point Road, Jacksonville, Florida. Check the City’s current park information before visiting.
Does the Dames Point tide reading describe the whole St. Johns River?
No. Tide station 8720219 is a nearby reference at a specific location. Conditions can differ elsewhere along the river and at other times.
What tide is best for fishing Dames Point?
There is no single tide that is always best. Compare the predicted tide change with current observations, wind, weather, safe access, and the structure you plan to fish.