Pacific Grove Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 9413375 (Carmel Cove, Carmel Bay)
Tides live · forecast as of 7:51 AM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
4.0 ft
▲ Rising · 0.4 ft/hr
Next high
11:31 AM
5.0 ft · in 3h 40m
Next low
7:31 PM
0.0 ft · in 11h 40m
Wind
13 mph S
Moderate breeze · gusts 26
Fishing score
71 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 2:23 AM | 3.6 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 5:26 AM | 3.4 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 11:31 AM | 5.0 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 7:31 PM | 0.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 3:26 AM | 3.6 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 6:18 AM | 3.5 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 12:14 PM | 4.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 8:21 PM | 0.2 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Pacific Grove
Today in Pacific Grove, high tide arrives at 2:23 AM (3.6 ft) and again at 11:31 AM (5.0 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 5:26 AM (3.4 ft) and again at 7:31 PM (0.0 ft). That's a 5.0-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 6:43 AM and sets at 5:00 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 3:26 AM (3.6 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
69/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMVery Good
- 2:30 PM – 4:30 PMVery Good
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:43 AM
- Sunset
- 5:00 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
62°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 13 mph Sgusts 26
- Waves
- 10.4 ft @ 12s
- Water temp
- 68°F
Moderate breeze — A little chop — very fishable
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
63° / 56°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
62° / 53°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
68° / 53°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
58° / 52°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
60° / 49°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
57° / 49°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
55° / 47°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Pacific Grove
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 9413375; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:43 AM↓ 5:00 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:44 AM↓ 4:59 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:45 AM↓ 4:58 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:46 AM↓ 4:58 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:47 AM↓ 4:57 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:48 AM↓ 4:56 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:49 AM↓ 4:56 PM |
What's Biting at Carmel Cove
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.
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.
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.
Lingcod
Ophiodon elongatus
Season: April – November
Baits: Large swimbaits, Metal jigs, Live mackerel
Big baits, rocky bottom, and patience. Lings follow hooked fish up — keep a net ready at the surface.
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.
White Seabass
Atractoscion nobilis
Season: March – July
Baits: Live squid, Big swimbaits, Iron jigs
Find the squid, find the seabass. Fish structure and kelp edges at dawn, gray light, and tide swings.
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Carmel Cove Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Pacific Grove today?
High tide in Pacific Grove today is at 2:23 AM (3.6 ft) and again at 11:31 AM (5.0 ft), measured at NOAA station 9413375 (Carmel Cove, Carmel Bay).
›What time is low tide in Pacific Grove today?
Low tide in Pacific Grove today is at 5:26 AM (3.4 ft) and again at 7:31 PM (0.0 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Pacific Grove today?
Today's best fishing window at Pacific Grove is 2:30 PM–4:30 PM (rated Very Good, 79/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dusk bite window. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Pacific Grove in November?
In November, the most active species at Pacific Grove are Rockfish, Barred Surfperch, Lingcod. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Pacific Grove?
Yes — Carmel Cove (NOAA station 9413375) is the closest official tide prediction station to Pacific Grove, California, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Pacific Grove plan around.
›How accurate is this Pacific Grove tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9413375 (Carmel Cove, Carmel Bay) 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 Carmel Cove
This is the live tide dashboard for Carmel Cove, built on NOAA station 9413375 (Carmel Cove, Carmel Bay) on the Central Coast. Tide predictions update continuously, and the fishing score blends the tide swing with weather, light, and moon phase to point you at the best windows of the day. Carmel Cove is the closest NOAA tide station to Pacific Grove, California — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Pacific Grove, these are the tide predictions to plan around.
Tide Stations Near Carmel Cove
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- Elkhorn Sloughnear Moss Landing22 mi NE
- Elkhorn Yacht Clubnear Moss Landing22 mi NE
- Pacific Mariculture Docknear Moss Landing23 mi NE
- Elkhornnear Moss Landing23 mi NE
- Tidal Creeknear Moss Landing24 mi NE