Napa Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 9415623 (Napa, Napa River)
Tides live · forecast as of 7:51 AM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
4.0 ft
▼ Falling · 0.7 ft/hr
Next high
2:54 PM
6.7 ft · in 7h 3m
Next low
9:43 AM
3.2 ft · in 1h 52m
Wind
13 mph S
Moderate breeze · gusts 32
Fishing score
78 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 5:09 AM | 5.4 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 9:43 AM | 3.2 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 2:54 PM | 6.7 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 10:37 PM | -0.1 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 6:01 AM | 5.4 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 10:38 AM | 3.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 3:39 PM | 6.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 11:25 PM | 0.1 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Napa
Today in Napa, high tide arrives at 5:09 AM (5.4 ft) and again at 2:54 PM (6.7 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 9:43 AM (3.2 ft) and again at 10:37 PM (-0.1 ft). That's a 6.8-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:48 AM and sets at 4:57 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 6:01 AM (5.4 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
79/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMVery Good
- 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:48 AM
- Sunset
- 4:57 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
59°F
Partly cloudy
- Wind
- 13 mph Sgusts 32
- Waves
- —
- Water temp
- 63°F
Moderate breeze — A little chop — very fishable
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
61° / 49°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
59° / 47°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
63° / 51°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
61° / 48°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
60° / 45°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
55° / 47°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
55° / 44°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Napa
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 9415623; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:48 AM↓ 4:57 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:49 AM↓ 4:57 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:50 AM↓ 4:56 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:51 AM↓ 4:55 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:52 AM↓ 4:55 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:53 AM↓ 4:54 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:54 AM↓ 4:53 PM |
What's Biting at Napa
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Napa Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Napa today?
High tide in Napa today is at 5:09 AM (5.4 ft) and again at 2:54 PM (6.7 ft), measured at NOAA station 9415623 (Napa, Napa River).
›What time is low tide in Napa today?
Low tide in Napa today is at 9:43 AM (3.2 ft) and again at 10:37 PM (-0.1 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Napa today?
Today's best fishing window at Napa is 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (rated Excellent, 90/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dusk bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Napa in November?
In November, the most active species at Napa are Rockfish, Barred Surfperch. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for American Canyon?
Yes — Napa (NOAA station 9415623) is the closest official tide prediction station to American Canyon, California, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in American Canyon plan around.
›How accurate is this Napa tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9415623 (Napa, Napa River) 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 Napa
Napa is one of the Northern California tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 9415623 (Napa, Napa River) — 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. Napa is the closest NOAA tide station to American Canyon, California — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of American Canyon, these are the tide predictions to plan around.