Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge Tide Charts & Fishing
Saturday, August 15 · NOAA station 9413663 (Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge)
Updated 5:12 AM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.5 ft
▼ Falling · 1.2 ft/hr
Next high
1:56 PM
5.1 ft · in 8h 43m
Next low
7:16 AM
0.1 ft · in 2h 3m
Wind
2 mph S
Calm
Fishing score
95 /100
Excellent
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 1:00 AM | 5.4 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 7:16 AM | 0.1 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 1:56 PM | 5.1 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 7:39 PM | 1.2 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 1:51 AM | 4.8 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 7:49 AM | 0.7 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 2:31 PM | 5.2 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 8:35 PM | 1.2 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge
Today in Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge, high tide arrives at 1:00 AM (5.4 ft) and again at 1:56 PM (5.1 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 7:16 AM (0.1 ft) and again at 7:39 PM (1.2 ft). That's a 5.3-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:24 AM and sets at 7:58 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 1:51 AM (4.8 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
95/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:00 AM – 6:00 AMExcellent
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:24 AM
- Sunset
- 7:58 PM
Waxing Crescent
5% illuminated
Spring tides — strong water movement. Prime solunar days.
Conditions
60°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 2 mph Sgusts 3
- Waves
- 3.2 ft @ 12s
- Water temp
- 62°F
Calm — Glass — perfect for topwater
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
68° / 58°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Aug 16
65° / 56°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Mon, Aug 17
73° / 54°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Tue, Aug 18
76° / 53°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Aug 19
76° / 55°
Excellent
Best: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Thu, Aug 20
78° / 55°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Fri, Aug 21
78° / 56°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
What's Biting at Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Terminal Tackle
MO's Bank Sinkers — 3 oz, 26-Pack
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Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge today?
High tide in Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge today is at 1:00 AM (5.4 ft) and again at 1:56 PM (5.1 ft), measured at NOAA station 9413663 (Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge).
›What time is low tide in Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge today?
Low tide in Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge today is at 7:16 AM (0.1 ft) and again at 7:39 PM (1.2 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge today?
Today's best fishing window at Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge is 4:00 AM–6:00 AM (rated Excellent, 90/100), 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 Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge in August?
In August, the most active species at Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge are Rockfish, California Halibut, Lingcod. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Watsonville?
Yes — Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge (NOAA station 9413663) is the closest official tide prediction station to Watsonville, California, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Watsonville plan around.
›How accurate is this Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9413663 (Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge) 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 Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge
This is the live tide dashboard for Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge, built on NOAA station 9413663 (Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge) 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. Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge is the closest NOAA tide station to Watsonville, California — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Watsonville, these are the tide predictions to plan around.