Eureka Tide Charts & Fishing
Wednesday, November 4 · NOAA station 9418767 (North Spit, Humboldt Bay)
Tides live · forecast as of 3:04 PM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.9 ft
▲ Rising · 0.4 ft/hr
Next high
8:07 PM
5.5 ft · in 5h 3m
Next low
2:07 AM
1.1 ft · in 11h 3m
Wind
5 mph WSW
Light breeze
Fishing score
65 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | Low | 1:17 AM | 0.6 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | High | 8:06 AM | 6.5 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Low | 2:14 PM | 1.7 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | High | 8:07 PM | 5.5 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 2:07 AM | 1.1 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 8:44 AM | 6.9 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 3:07 PM | 0.9 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 9:14 PM | 5.5 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Eureka
Today in Eureka, high tide arrives at 8:06 AM (6.5 ft) and again at 8:07 PM (5.5 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 1:17 AM (0.6 ft) and again at 2:14 PM (1.7 ft). That's a 5.9-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 5:09 PM, under a waning crescent (25% illuminated). With the moon near a quarter phase, tidal movement is on the mild side this week.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 2:07 AM (1.1 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
66/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:00 AM – 6:00 AMExcellent
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMExcellent
strong incoming tide · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:51 AM
- Sunset
- 5:09 PM
Waning Crescent
25% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
58°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 5 mph WSWgusts 8
- Waves
- 6.3 ft @ 11s
- Water temp
- 58°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
60° / 45°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Thu, Nov 5
58° / 49°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Fri, Nov 6
66° / 45°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sat, Nov 7
75° / 49°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sun, Nov 8
59° / 49°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Nov 9
62° / 45°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Tue, Nov 10
69° / 44°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Eureka
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 9418767; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayWed, Nov 4 |
| ↑ 6:51 AM↓ 5:09 PM |
| TomorrowThu, Nov 5 |
| ↑ 6:52 AM↓ 5:08 PM |
| Fri, Nov 6 |
| ↑ 6:53 AM↓ 5:07 PM |
| Sat, Nov 7 |
| ↑ 6:54 AM↓ 5:05 PM |
| Sun, Nov 8 |
| ↑ 6:55 AM↓ 5:04 PM |
| Mon, Nov 9 |
| ↑ 6:56 AM↓ 5:03 PM |
| Tue, Nov 10 |
| ↑ 6:58 AM↓ 5:02 PM |
What's Biting at Eureka
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.
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.
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.
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.
King Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Season: June – September (check regs)
Baits: Trolled anchovies, Spoons, Hoochies
Troll bait near bait schools and temperature breaks. Early season fishes deep; late season pushes near river mouths.
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Terminal Tackle
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Eureka Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Eureka today?
High tide in Eureka today is at 8:06 AM (6.5 ft) and again at 8:07 PM (5.5 ft), measured at NOAA station 9418767 (North Spit, Humboldt Bay).
›What time is low tide in Eureka today?
Low tide in Eureka today is at 1:17 AM (0.6 ft) and again at 2:14 PM (1.7 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Eureka today?
Today's best fishing window at Eureka is 4:00 AM–6:00 AM (rated Excellent, 88/100), 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 Eureka in November?
In November, the most active species at Eureka are Rockfish, Lingcod, Barred Surfperch. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Eureka tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9418767 (North Spit, Humboldt 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 Eureka
Eureka sits on Humboldt Bay, the largest protected water between San Francisco and Coos Bay. The North and South jetties produce rockfish and lingcod in fishable swell, redtail perch stack along the spits in spring, and the bay itself holds leopard sharks and the occasional halibut all summer. When the salmon are in, the entrance can be shoulder to shoulder.