Mission Bay Tide Charts & Fishing
Monday, September 28 · NOAA station 9410196 (Mission Bay, Campland)
Tides live · forecast as of 6:52 PM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
0.9 ft
▲ Rising · 0.9 ft/hr
Next high
11:13 PM
4.4 ft · in 4h 21m
Next low
4:36 AM
1.6 ft · in 9h 44m
Wind
7 mph NW
Light breeze
Fishing score
88 /100
Excellent
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 28 | Low | 4:11 AM | 1.1 ft |
| Mon, Sep 28 | High | 10:23 AM | 6.2 ft |
| Mon, Sep 28 | Low | 5:06 PM | 0.0 ft |
| Mon, Sep 28 | High | 11:13 PM | 4.4 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 4:36 AM | 1.6 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 10:54 AM | 6.2 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 5:54 PM | 0.0 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Mission Bay
Today in Mission Bay, high tide arrives at 10:23 AM (6.2 ft) and again at 11:13 PM (4.4 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 4:11 AM (1.1 ft) and again at 5:06 PM (0.0 ft). That's a 6.2-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 6:37 PM, under a waning gibbous (93% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 4:36 AM (1.6 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
88/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMExcellent
- 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMExcellent
strong incoming tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:41 AM
- Sunset
- 6:37 PM
Waning Gibbous
93% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
70°F
Mostly clear
- Wind
- 7 mph NWgusts 10
- Waves
- 4.9 ft @ 9s
- Water temp
- 74°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
79° / 64°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Tue, Sep 29
77° / 58°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Wed, Sep 30
75° / 63°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Thu, Oct 1
81° / 70°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Fri, Oct 2
89° / 72°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Sat, Oct 3
94° / 77°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sun, Oct 4
97° / 84°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
What's Biting at Mission Bay
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.
Calico Bass
Paralabrax clathratus
Season: April – October
Baits: Weedless swimbaits, Live anchovies, Plastics
Cast tight to kelp stringers and boiler rocks. Moving water turns the kelp line into a feeding lane.
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.
Spotted Bay Bass
Paralabrax maculatofasciatus
Season: Year-round
Baits: Plastics on leadheads, Small swimbaits, Ghost shrimp
Hit dock pilings, riprap, and eelgrass edges on moving water. A 3-inch plastic on a ¼ oz head is the bay standard.
California Corbina
Menticirrhus undulatus
Season: June – September
Baits: Sand crabs, Bloodworms, Ghost shrimp
Sight-fish skinny water at first light on an incoming tide. Long fluorocarbon leaders — corbina are famously picky.
California Yellowtail
Seriola dorsalis
Season: May – October
Baits: Live mackerel, Surface irons, Yo-yo jigs
Kelp lines and current seams. When birds work bait on the surface, throw the iron and wind fast.
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Mission Bay Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Mission Bay today?
High tide in Mission Bay today is at 10:23 AM (6.2 ft) and again at 11:13 PM (4.4 ft), measured at NOAA station 9410196 (Mission Bay, Campland).
›What time is low tide in Mission Bay today?
Low tide in Mission Bay today is at 4:11 AM (1.1 ft) and again at 5:06 PM (0.0 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Mission Bay today?
Today's best fishing window at Mission Bay is 6:00 AM–8:00 AM (rated Excellent, 92/100), driven by strong incoming 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 Mission Bay in September?
In September, the most active species at Mission Bay are Calico Bass, California Halibut, Spotted Bay Bass, California Corbina, California Yellowtail. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Coronado?
Yes — Mission Bay (NOAA station 9410196) is the closest official tide prediction station to Coronado, California, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Coronado plan around.
›How accurate is this Mission Bay tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9410196 (Mission Bay, Campland) 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 Mission Bay
Mission Bay is one of the Southern California tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 9410196 (Mission Bay, Campland) — the same harmonic data printed in official tide tables — paired with local weather, water conditions, and our fishing score so you can time a session here without cross-referencing three sites. Mission Bay is the closest NOAA tide station to Coronado, California — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Coronado, these are the tide predictions to plan around.