Thursday, August 6 · NOAA station 9414750 (Alameda)
Updated 3:33 AM PT
Tide now
2.5 ft
▲ Rising · 0.8 ft/hr
Next high
7:18 AM
4.3 ft · in 3h 44m
Next low
11:46 AM
2.8 ft · in 8h 12m
Fishing score
71 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 6 | Low | 12:35 AM | 1.0 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | High | 7:18 AM | 4.3 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | Low | 11:46 AM | 2.8 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | High | 6:22 PM | 7.0 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | Low | 1:52 AM | 0.5 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | High | 8:53 AM | 4.5 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | Low | 1:01 PM | 3.3 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | High | 7:24 PM | 7.2 ft |
Today in Alameda, high tide arrives at 7:18 AM (4.3 ft) and again at 6:22 PM (7.0 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:35 AM (1.0 ft) and again at 11:46 AM (2.8 ft). That's a 6.0-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:17 AM and sets at 8:12 PM, under a last quarter (45% illuminated). With the moon near a quarter phase, tidal movement is on the mild side this week.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 1:52 AM (0.5 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Best windows today
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Last Quarter
45% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
58°F
Overcast
Today
67° / 56°
Best: 2:30 PM–4:30 PM
Fri, Aug 7
67° / 54°
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sat, Aug 8
87° / 57°
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sun, Aug 9
84° / 57°
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Mon, Aug 10
76° / 56°
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Tue, Aug 11
83° / 55°
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Wed, Aug 12
79° / 56°
Best: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
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.
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.
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.
Matched to the species feeding at Alameda right now.
Rods & Combos
Bayline 7'6" Inshore Combo
Light, fast-action combo built for bays, jetties, and kelp — halibut to bay bass.
Terminal Tackle
TrueSet Circle Hooks — 25 pk
Corner-of-the-mouth hookups nearly every time. Better for the fish, better landing rates.
Accessories
TideGrip Folding Landing Net
Rubber-coated mesh, telescoping handle, folds flat for the jetty walk.
Line & Leader
GhostWater Fluorocarbon Leader — 15 lb
Nearly invisible underwater — the difference-maker for picky corbina and seabass.
High tide in Alameda today is at 7:18 AM (4.3 ft) and again at 6:22 PM (7.0 ft), measured at NOAA station 9414750 (Alameda).
Low tide in Alameda today is at 12:35 AM (1.0 ft) and again at 11:46 AM (2.8 ft).
Today's best fishing window at Alameda is 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (rated Excellent, 85/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dusk bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
In August, the most active species at Alameda are California Halibut, Striped Bass, Leopard Shark. 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.