Wednesday, November 4 · NOAA station 9414750 (Alameda)
Tides live · forecast as of 1:56 PM PT
Tide now
1.3 ft
▼ Falling · 0.4 ft/hr
Next high
8:25 PM
5.4 ft · in 6h 29m
Next low
2:31 PM
1.2 ft · in 35m
Wind
6 mph W
Light breeze
Fishing score
74 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | Low | 1:40 AM | 0.4 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | High | 8:24 AM | 6.3 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Low | 2:31 PM | 1.2 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | High | 8:25 PM | 5.4 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 2:27 AM | 0.8 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 9:02 AM | 6.6 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 3:23 PM | 0.6 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 9:28 PM | 5.4 ft |
Today in Alameda, high tide arrives at 8:24 AM (6.3 ft) and again at 8:25 PM (5.4 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 1:40 AM (0.4 ft) and again at 2:31 PM (1.2 ft). That's a 5.9-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:38 AM and sets at 5:07 PM, under a waning crescent (26% illuminated). With the moon near a quarter phase, tidal movement is on the mild side this week.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 2:27 AM (0.8 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Best windows today
strong incoming tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Waning Crescent
26% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
65°F
Clear
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
Today
65° / 52°
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Thu, Nov 5
68° / 49°
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Fri, Nov 6
75° / 49°
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sat, Nov 7
76° / 55°
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sun, Nov 8
75° / 55°
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Nov 9
69° / 53°
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Tue, Nov 10
75° / 51°
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 9414750; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayWed, Nov 4 |
| ↑ 6:38 AM↓ 5:07 PM |
| TomorrowThu, Nov 5 |
| ↑ 6:39 AM↓ 5:06 PM |
| Fri, Nov 6 |
| ↑ 6:40 AM↓ 5:05 PM |
| Sat, Nov 7 |
| ↑ 6:41 AM↓ 5:04 PM |
| Sun, Nov 8 |
| ↑ 6:42 AM↓ 5:03 PM |
| Mon, Nov 9 |
| ↑ 6:43 AM↓ 5:02 PM |
| Tue, Nov 10 |
| ↑ 6:44 AM↓ 5:01 PM |
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current CDFW regulations before keeping any fish.

Barred Surfperch
Amphistichus argenteus
Season: Year-round, best in winter–spring
Baits: Sand crabs, Gulp! sandworms, Motor oil grubs
Carolina rig in the first trough behind the shorebreak. Follow the tide in — perch feed where sand crabs wash out.

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
Season: May – October
Baits: Anchovies, Topwater plugs, Swimbaits
Work troughs and rip currents on a moving tide. Dawn topwater in flat surf is the classic bite.

Leopard Shark
Triakis semifasciata
Season: May – October
Baits: Squid, Mackerel chunks, Midshipman
Soak fresh bait on the flats during an evening incoming tide. Steel or heavy mono leader, circle hooks for a clean release.

California Halibut
Paralichthys californicus
Season: April – September
Baits: Live anchovies, Swimbaits, Hair raisers
Drag baits slowly along sandy bottom near structure edges. Slow retrieve — halibut ambush from below.
Matched to the species feeding at Alameda right now.

Rod & Reel Combos
Daiwa D-Wave Saltwater Spinning Combo — 8 ft, 2-Piece Medium
Eight feet is the honest middle: long enough to keep line above the wash on a gentle beach, short enough to fish from a pier or a boat without apologising to anyone.

Line & Leader
Sufix 832 Advanced Superline Braid — 20 lb, 300 yd
Seven HMPE fibers plus one GORE Performance Fiber, braided at 32 picks per inch. The GORE fiber is what makes this line quiet through the guides and stubborn…

Terminal Tackle
Eagle Claw Lazer Sharp Offset Circle Sea Hook — 4/0, 50-Pack
The circle hook does the work for you: no strike, just let the rod load and the hook finds the corner of the jaw on its own.

Terminal Tackle
MO's Bank Sinkers — 4 oz, 20-Pack
Four ounces is the weight most 9 to 11 foot surf rods are built to throw, and the one to reach for when the water is moving hard enough that a 3 oz starts walking.
High tide in Alameda today is at 8:24 AM (6.3 ft) and again at 8:25 PM (5.4 ft), measured at NOAA station 9414750 (Alameda).
Low tide in Alameda today is at 1:40 AM (0.4 ft) and again at 2:31 PM (1.2 ft).
Today's best fishing window at Alameda is 4:30 AM–6:30 AM (rated Excellent, 90/100), driven by strong incoming tide, dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
In November, the most active species at Alameda are Barred Surfperch. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9414750 (Alameda) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
Alameda puts legitimate fishing inside the urban East Bay: Crown Memorial Beach is one of the most reliable shore halibut spots in the entire estuary, stripers work the rockwall on tide swings, and the protected water means it's fishable when the coast is a mess. Ferry Point and the Encinal boat ramp open up the whole central bay.