Benicia Tide Charts & Fishing
Saturday, August 15 · NOAA station 9415111 (Benicia)
Updated 5:33 AM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
4.3 ft
▼ Falling · 1.0 ft/hr
Next high
4:41 PM
5.1 ft · in 11h 7m
Next low
10:15 AM
0.2 ft · in 4h 41m
Wind
2 mph S
Calm · gusts 16
Fishing score
87 /100
Excellent
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 3:35 AM | 5.3 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 10:15 AM | 0.2 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 4:41 PM | 5.1 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 10:46 PM | 1.3 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 4:29 AM | 4.8 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 10:43 AM | 0.6 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 5:12 PM | 5.2 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 11:42 PM | 1.1 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Benicia
Today in Benicia, high tide arrives at 3:35 AM (5.3 ft) and again at 4:41 PM (5.1 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 10:15 AM (0.2 ft) and again at 10:46 PM (1.3 ft). That's a 5.1-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:23 AM and sets at 8:01 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 high tide at 4:29 AM (4.8 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
87/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:30 AM – 7:30 AMExcellent
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:23 AM
- Sunset
- 8:01 PM
Waxing Crescent
5% illuminated
Spring tides — strong water movement. Prime solunar days.
Conditions
57°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 2 mph Sgusts 16
- Waves
- —
- Water temp
- 72°F
Calm — Glass — perfect for topwater
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
75° / 57°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sun, Aug 16
81° / 55°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Mon, Aug 17
84° / 61°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Tue, Aug 18
89° / 61°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Wed, Aug 19
91° / 64°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Thu, Aug 20
87° / 63°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Fri, Aug 21
92° / 64°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
What's Biting at Benicia
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.
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.
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.
Rockfish
Sebastes spp.
Season: April – December (check regs)
Baits: Shrimp flies, Metal jigs, Squid strips
Fish vertically over reef and kelp. Keep the bait just off bottom to dodge snags and hook quality grade.
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.
Gear for These Conditions
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Rod & Reel Combos
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Terminal Tackle
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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.
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Benicia Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Benicia today?
High tide in Benicia today is at 3:35 AM (5.3 ft) and again at 4:41 PM (5.1 ft), measured at NOAA station 9415111 (Benicia).
›What time is low tide in Benicia today?
Low tide in Benicia today is at 10:15 AM (0.2 ft) and again at 10:46 PM (1.3 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Benicia today?
Today's best fishing window at Benicia is 5:30 AM–7:30 AM (rated Excellent, 91/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Benicia in August?
In August, the most active species at Benicia are Striped Bass, California Halibut, Rockfish, Leopard Shark. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Martinez?
Yes — Benicia (NOAA station 9415111) is the closest official tide prediction station to Martinez, California, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Martinez plan around.
›How accurate is this Benicia tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9415111 (Benicia) 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 Benicia
NOAA maintains tide predictions for Benicia as part of its Northern California station network. This page tracks station 9415111 (Benicia) live: today's highs and lows, the week ahead, sun and moon, and the conditions that decide whether it's worth wetting a line — all in one view. Benicia is the closest NOAA tide station to Martinez, California — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Martinez, these are the tide predictions to plan around.