Point Arena Tide Charts & Fishing
Saturday, September 19 · NOAA station 9416841 (Arena Cove)
Tides live · forecast as of 4:27 AM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
2.7 ft
▲ Rising · 0.6 ft/hr
Next high
8:07 AM
4.0 ft · in 3h 39m
Next low
11:48 AM
3.6 ft · in 7h 20m
Wind
16 mph N
Fresh breeze · gusts 25
Fishing score
62 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 19 | Low | 12:28 AM | 0.9 ft |
| Sat, Sep 19 | High | 8:07 AM | 4.0 ft |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Low | 11:48 AM | 3.6 ft |
| Sat, Sep 19 | High | 5:43 PM | 5.0 ft |
| Sun, Sep 20 | Low | 1:32 AM | 0.8 ft |
| Sun, Sep 20 | High | 8:54 AM | 4.1 ft |
| Sun, Sep 20 | Low | 1:12 PM | 3.5 ft |
| Sun, Sep 20 | High | 6:54 PM | 5.1 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Point Arena
Today in Point Arena, high tide arrives at 8:07 AM (4.0 ft) and again at 5:43 PM (5.0 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:28 AM (0.9 ft) and again at 11:48 AM (3.6 ft). That's a 4.1-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 7:00 AM and sets at 7:16 PM, under a first quarter (53% illuminated). With the moon near a quarter phase, tidal movement is on the mild side this week.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 1:32 AM (0.8 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
62/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:00 AM – 6:00 AMGood
- 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMVery Good
strong outgoing tide
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:00 AM
- Sunset
- 7:16 PM
First Quarter
53% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
56°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 16 mph Ngusts 25
- Waves
- 5.8 ft @ 7s
- Water temp
- 57°F
Fresh breeze — Casting gets harder — fish the lee
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
62° / 55°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Sep 20
62° / 55°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Mon, Sep 21
77° / 54°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Tue, Sep 22
76° / 54°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Sep 23
77° / 51°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Thu, Sep 24
79° / 53°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Fri, Sep 25
72° / 52°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
What's Biting at Point Arena
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.
Cabezon
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
Season: March – October
Baits: Squid, Shrimp, Small crabs
Drop baits into rocky holes and jetty gaps. Strong first run — keep them out of the rocks.
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.
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.
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Point Arena Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Point Arena today?
High tide in Point Arena today is at 8:07 AM (4.0 ft) and again at 5:43 PM (5.0 ft), measured at NOAA station 9416841 (Arena Cove).
›What time is low tide in Point Arena today?
Low tide in Point Arena today is at 12:28 AM (0.9 ft) and again at 11:48 AM (3.6 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Point Arena today?
Today's best fishing window at Point Arena is 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (rated Very Good, 70/100), driven by strong outgoing tide. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Point Arena in September?
In September, the most active species at Point Arena are Rockfish, Lingcod, Cabezon, King Salmon. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Point Arena tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9416841 (Arena Cove) 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 Point Arena
Point Arena is the Mendocino coast at its most unspoiled: a small pier in Arena Cove, kelp-covered reef in every direction, and almost no fishing pressure. The cove gives up rockfish, cabezon, and greenling to jigs and bait, lingcod prowl the deeper edges, and the flat rocks north of the pier are a classic poke-poling stretch on minus tides.