Balboa Pier Tide Charts & Fishing
Saturday, August 15 · NOAA station 9410583 (Balboa Pier, Newport Beach)
Updated 5:37 AM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
-0.0 ft
· Slack water
Next high
11:49 AM
5.0 ft · in 6h 12m
Next low
5:54 PM
1.1 ft · in 12h 17m
Wind
3 mph NW
Calm
Fishing score
61 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 5:36 AM | -0.0 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 11:49 AM | 5.0 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 5:54 PM | 1.1 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 11:41 PM | 4.9 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 6:06 AM | 0.6 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 12:23 PM | 5.0 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 6:48 PM | 1.2 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Balboa Pier
Today in Balboa Pier, high tide arrives at 11:49 AM (5.0 ft) and again at 11:41 PM (4.9 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 5:36 AM (-0.0 ft) and again at 5:54 PM (1.1 ft). That's a 5.1-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:14 AM and sets at 7:37 PM, under a waxing crescent (5% illuminated). With the moon near its spring-tide phase, expect stronger-than-average water movement all week.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 6:06 AM (0.6 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
61/ 100
Best windows today
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 AMExcellent
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMExcellent
strong incoming tide · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:14 AM
- Sunset
- 7:37 PM
Waxing Crescent
5% illuminated
Spring tides — strong water movement. Prime solunar days.
Conditions
68°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 3 mph NWgusts 3
- Waves
- 2.9 ft @ 14s
- Water temp
- 74°F
Calm — Glass — perfect for topwater
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
76° / 67°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Sun, Aug 16
75° / 66°
Excellent
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Mon, Aug 17
85° / 71°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Tue, Aug 18
88° / 73°
Very Good
Best: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
Wed, Aug 19
90° / 75°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Thu, Aug 20
90° / 75°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Fri, Aug 21
92° / 78°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
What's Biting at Balboa Pier
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.
Calico Bass
Paralabrax clathratus
Season: April – October
Baits: Weedless swimbaits, Live anchovies, Plastics
Cast tight to kelp stringers and boiler rocks. Moving water turns the kelp line into a feeding lane.
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.
Spotted Bay Bass
Paralabrax maculatofasciatus
Season: Year-round
Baits: Plastics on leadheads, Small swimbaits, Ghost shrimp
Hit dock pilings, riprap, and eelgrass edges on moving water. A 3-inch plastic on a ¼ oz head is the bay standard.
California Corbina
Menticirrhus undulatus
Season: June – September
Baits: Sand crabs, Bloodworms, Ghost shrimp
Sight-fish skinny water at first light on an incoming tide. Long fluorocarbon leaders — corbina are famously picky.
California Yellowtail
Seriola dorsalis
Season: May – October
Baits: Live mackerel, Surface irons, Yo-yo jigs
Kelp lines and current seams. When birds work bait on the surface, throw the iron and wind fast.
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Balboa Pier Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Balboa Pier today?
High tide in Balboa Pier today is at 11:49 AM (5.0 ft) and again at 11:41 PM (4.9 ft), measured at NOAA station 9410583 (Balboa Pier, Newport Beach).
›What time is low tide in Balboa Pier today?
Low tide in Balboa Pier today is at 5:36 AM (-0.0 ft) and again at 5:54 PM (1.1 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Balboa Pier today?
Today's best fishing window at Balboa Pier is 7:00 AM–9:00 AM (rated Excellent, 87/100), driven by strong incoming tide, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Balboa Pier in August?
In August, the most active species at Balboa Pier are Calico Bass, California Halibut, Spotted Bay Bass, California Corbina, California Yellowtail. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Huntington Beach?
Yes — Balboa Pier (NOAA station 9410583) is the closest official tide prediction station to Huntington Beach, California, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Huntington Beach plan around.
›How accurate is this Balboa Pier tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9410583 (Balboa Pier, Newport Beach) 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.
About Balboa Pier
Balboa Pier is one of the Southern California tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 9410583 (Balboa Pier, Newport Beach) — the same harmonic data printed in official tide tables — paired with local weather, water conditions, and our fishing score so you can time a session here without cross-referencing three sites. Balboa Pier is the closest NOAA tide station to Huntington Beach, California — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Huntington Beach, these are the tide predictions to plan around.