Skyway Pier Tides And NOAA Station 8726520
TideCue uses NOAA CO-OPS station 8726520 at St. Petersburg as the Tampa Bay tide-table reference for the Skyway Fishing Pier saved spot. Keep that regional reference distinct from conditions at the pier, read time with height and datum, and check marine forecasts, access, and the exact water before leaving.
- TideCue station reference
- NOAA CO-OPS station 8726520 at St. Petersburg, Florida, used as a Tampa Bay reference.
- Reference boundary
- The NOAA station coordinates and the Skyway Fishing Pier saved-spot coordinates are different locations.
- What the table provides
- Predicted high and low times and heights for the selected station, date, time zone, and datum.
- What to verify separately
- Tidal-current timing, live wind and marine conditions, pier access, and conditions at the exact fishing position.
- Safety boundary
- A regional tide reference does not replace active warnings, on-site rules, closures, or a safe-access check.
- Next measurement
- Recheck the target query and close variants on 2026-08-06.
Use NOAA Station 8726520 As The Tampa Bay Reference
NOAA CO-OPS identifies station 8726520 at St. Petersburg and publishes station metadata, predictions, observations, meteorological data, and datums for that location. TideCue uses that official station as the Tampa Bay reference attached to the Skyway Fishing Pier saved spot.
For the broader fishing application of that reference, open Tampa Bay fishing conditions and bite windows.
Keep The Reference Station Separate From The Pier
NOAA locates station 8726520 at St. Petersburg, while TideCue stores the Skyway Fishing Pier at a different coordinate. The station is therefore a regional reference, not an exact gauge at every pier position. Preserve that distinction when comparing predictions with water movement, access, or observed conditions at the Skyway.
Read Time, Height, Time Zone, And Datum Together
A NOAA tide table lists predicted high and low times and heights for a selected station and date. The height is referenced to a vertical datum, and the displayed time depends on the selected time-zone setting. Confirm all four fields before copying a value or comparing two tide charts.
Do Not Treat Tide Height As A Current Forecast
Tide height describes the rise and fall of water level. Tidal current describes horizontal water movement. NOAA treats these as different prediction products, and slack or peak-current timing does not necessarily occur at the listed high or low. Use a current prediction when flow direction or speed is the decision-critical signal.
Check Live Wind, Weather, And Pier Access
Predicted water levels are only one layer of a Skyway Pier trip. Wind, waves, storms, visibility, local rules, and access conditions can change what is practical or safe. Check current official marine information and posted pier conditions close to departure, and let active warnings or closures override the selected window.
Build A Saved-Spot Window Without Overstating Precision
Use the next predicted change at station 8726520 as regional context, then compare it with daylight, live conditions, safe access, and the precise Skyway location saved in TideCue. This keeps the official source attached to the decision without implying that a St. Petersburg station prediction is an exact pier reading or a catch guarantee.
Use TideCue's guide to how to read tide chart signals before setting the final trip window.
Common questions
Which NOAA station does TideCue use for Skyway Pier tides?
TideCue uses NOAA CO-OPS station 8726520 at St. Petersburg as its Tampa Bay tide-table reference for the Skyway Fishing Pier saved spot.
Is NOAA station 8726520 located at the Skyway Fishing Pier?
No. NOAA metadata locates station 8726520 at St. Petersburg, while TideCue stores the Skyway Fishing Pier at a different coordinate. The station is used as a regional Tampa Bay reference.
What does the NOAA tide table show?
It shows predicted high and low times and heights for station 8726520 for the selected date, time zone, and vertical datum.
Does the station prediction give the exact water level at every Skyway pier position?
No. Use station 8726520 as regional context, then compare it with conditions, access, and the exact pier location you plan to fish.
Is high or low tide the same as slack current at the Skyway?
Not necessarily. Tide height and tidal current are different products, and slack-current timing can differ from a predicted high or low.
What should I recheck before fishing the Skyway Pier?
Recheck the NOAA station settings, active marine forecast or warning, wind and weather, pier access or closure notices, and conditions at the exact saved location.