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General Fish Company Pier Tide Charts & Fishing

Saturday, August 15 · NOAA station 9413617 (General Fish Company Pier)

Updated 2:21 AM PT

Tide chart and current conditions

Tide now

4.2 ft

▼ Falling · 1.0 ft/hr

Next high

1:25 PM

4.9 ft · in 11h 4m

Next low

6:58 AM

0.2 ft · in 4h 37m

Wind

3 mph SW

Calm

Fishing score

74 /100

Very Good

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Tide highs and lows for today and tomorrow at General Fish Company Pier
DayTideTimeHeight
Sat, Aug 15High12:21 AM5.3 ft
Sat, Aug 15Low6:58 AM0.2 ft
Sat, Aug 15High1:25 PM4.9 ft
Sat, Aug 15Low7:24 PM1.4 ft
Sun, Aug 16High1:15 AM4.6 ft
Sun, Aug 16Low7:32 AM0.8 ft
Sun, Aug 16High2:01 PM5.0 ft
Sun, Aug 16Low8:23 PM1.3 ft

Today's Tide Times in General Fish Company Pier

Today in General Fish Company Pier, high tide arrives at 12:21 AM (5.3 ft) and again at 1:25 PM (4.9 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 6:58 AM (0.2 ft) and again at 7:24 PM (1.4 ft). That's a 5.1-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 1:15 AM (4.6 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.

Fishing Score · Now

74/ 100
Very Good

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
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Waxing Crescent

5% illuminated

Spring tides — strong water movement. Prime solunar days.

Conditions

⛅

59°F

Partly cloudy

Wind
3 mph SWgusts 4

Calm — Glass — perfect for topwater

Waves
3.6 ft @ 10s
Water temp
63°F

7-Day Fishing Outlook

Today

🌫️

66° / 56°

Excellent

Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM

Sun, Aug 16

🌫️

63° / 56°

Excellent

Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

☁️

74° / 54°

Excellent

Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM

Tue, Aug 18

☁️

78° / 54°

Excellent

Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM

Wed, Aug 19

☁️

78° / 55°

Excellent

Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM

Thu, Aug 20

☁️

78° / 55°

Excellent

Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM

Fri, Aug 21

☁️

77° / 56°

Excellent

Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM

What's Biting at General Fish Company 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.

Rockfish (Sebastes spp.)

Rockfish

Sebastes spp.

Active now

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)

California Halibut

Paralichthys californicus

Active now

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)

Lingcod

Ophiodon elongatus

Active now

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)

White Seabass

Atractoscion nobilis

Slowing

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)

Barred Surfperch

Amphistichus argenteus

Off-season

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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General Fish Company Pier Tide & Fishing FAQ

›What time is high tide in General Fish Company Pier today?

High tide in General Fish Company Pier today is at 12:21 AM (5.3 ft) and again at 1:25 PM (4.9 ft), measured at NOAA station 9413617 (General Fish Company Pier).

›What time is low tide in General Fish Company Pier today?

Low tide in General Fish Company Pier today is at 6:58 AM (0.2 ft) and again at 7:24 PM (1.4 ft).

›When is the best time to fish in General Fish Company Pier today?

Today's best fishing window at General Fish Company Pier is 4:00 AM–6:00 AM (rated Excellent, 86/100), 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 General Fish Company Pier in August?

In August, the most active species at General Fish Company Pier are Rockfish, California Halibut, Lingcod. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.

›Is this the tide chart for Moss Landing?

Yes — General Fish Company Pier (NOAA station 9413617) is the closest official tide prediction station to Moss Landing, California, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Moss Landing plan around.

›How accurate is this General Fish Company Pier tide chart?

Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9413617 (General Fish Company Pier) 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 General Fish Company Pier

NOAA maintains tide predictions for General Fish Company Pier as part of its Central Coast station network. This page tracks station 9413617 (General Fish Company Pier) 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. General Fish Company Pier is the closest NOAA tide station to Moss Landing, California — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Moss Landing, these are the tide predictions to plan around.

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