Montezuma Slough Tide Charts & Fishing
Saturday, August 15 · NOAA station 9415205 (Montezuma Slough)
Updated 5:35 AM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
4.1 ft
▼ Falling · 0.1 ft/hr
Next high
6:21 PM
3.9 ft · in 12h 45m
Next low
12:15 PM
0.2 ft · in 6h 39m
Wind
7 mph W
Light breeze · gusts 18
Fishing score
66 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 5:15 AM | 4.1 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 12:15 PM | 0.2 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 6:21 PM | 3.9 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 12:46 AM | 0.9 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 6:09 AM | 3.7 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 12:43 PM | 0.4 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 6:52 PM | 4.0 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Montezuma Slough
Today in Montezuma Slough, high tide arrives at 5:15 AM (4.1 ft) and again at 6:21 PM (3.9 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:15 PM (0.2 ft). That's a 3.9-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 6:22 AM and sets at 8:00 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 low tide at 12:46 AM (0.9 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
66/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:30 AM – 8:30 AMVery Good
- 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMVery Good
outgoing tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:22 AM
- Sunset
- 8:00 PM
Waxing Crescent
5% illuminated
Spring tides — strong water movement. Prime solunar days.
Conditions
58°F
Partly cloudy
- Wind
- 7 mph Wgusts 18
- Waves
- —
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
79° / 58°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Sun, Aug 16
83° / 58°
Very Good
Best: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Mon, Aug 17
90° / 61°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Tue, Aug 18
94° / 60°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Wed, Aug 19
96° / 62°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Thu, Aug 20
94° / 63°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Fri, Aug 21
97° / 63°
Very Good
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
What's Biting at Montezuma Slough
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.
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
Season: May – October
Baits: Anchovies, Topwater plugs, Swimbaits
Work troughs and rip currents on a moving tide. Dawn topwater in flat surf is the classic bite.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gear for These Conditions
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Terminal Tackle
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Terminal Tackle
MO's Bank Sinkers — 4 oz, 20-Pack
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Montezuma Slough Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Montezuma Slough today?
High tide in Montezuma Slough today is at 5:15 AM (4.1 ft) and again at 6:21 PM (3.9 ft), measured at NOAA station 9415205 (Montezuma Slough).
›What time is low tide in Montezuma Slough today?
Low tide in Montezuma Slough today is at 12:15 PM (0.2 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Montezuma Slough today?
Today's best fishing window at Montezuma Slough is 6:30 AM–8:30 AM (rated Very Good, 78/100), driven by 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 Montezuma Slough in August?
In August, the most active species at Montezuma Slough are Striped Bass, California Halibut, Rockfish, Leopard Shark. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Pittsburg?
Yes — Montezuma Slough (NOAA station 9415205) is the closest official tide prediction station to Pittsburg, California, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Pittsburg plan around.
›How accurate is this Montezuma Slough tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9415205 (Montezuma Slough) 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 Montezuma Slough
This is the live tide dashboard for Montezuma Slough, built on NOAA station 9415205 (Montezuma Slough) on the Northern California. 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. Montezuma Slough is the closest NOAA tide station to Pittsburg, California — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Pittsburg, these are the tide predictions to plan around.