Thursday, August 6 · NOAA station 9415020 (Point Reyes)
Updated 5:17 AM PT
Tide now
3.4 ft
▲ Rising · 0.2 ft/hr
Next high
6:10 AM
3.5 ft · in 52m
Next low
10:19 AM
2.7 ft · in 5h 1m
Fishing score
63 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 6 | High | 6:10 AM | 3.5 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | Low | 10:19 AM | 2.7 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | High | 5:12 PM | 6.1 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | Low | 1:02 AM | 0.3 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | High | 8:00 AM | 3.6 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | Low | 11:26 AM | 3.1 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | High | 6:11 PM | 6.4 ft |
Today in Point Reyes, high tide arrives at 6:10 AM (3.5 ft) and again at 5:12 PM (6.1 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 10:19 AM (2.7 ft). That's a 3.4-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:19 AM and sets at 8:15 PM, under a last quarter (44% illuminated). With the moon near a quarter phase, tidal movement is on the mild side this week.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 1:02 AM (0.3 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Best windows today
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Last Quarter
44% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
56°F
Overcast
Today
61° / 54°
Best: 12:30 PM–2:30 PM
Fri, Aug 7
59° / 54°
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sat, Aug 8
70° / 55°
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sun, Aug 9
68° / 55°
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Mon, Aug 10
66° / 55°
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Aug 11
66° / 55°
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Wed, Aug 12
68° / 55°
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
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.
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.
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.
Matched to the species feeding at Point Reyes right now.
Rods & Combos
Shoreline Pro 11' Surf Rod Combo
Two-piece graphite surf rod with a sealed 6000 spinning reel — the do-everything beach setup.
Line & Leader
DeepTide X8 Braided Line — 30 lb
Eight-strand braid with near-zero stretch. Feel every tick of the bottom.
Lures
BaitTheory Swimbait Kit — 24 pc
Proven West Coast colors with matched leadheads — halibut, stripers, and bass.
Accessories
BeachAnchor Sand Spike — 2 pk
32-inch heavy PVC rod holders. Plant your spread and watch the tips.
High tide in Point Reyes today is at 6:10 AM (3.5 ft) and again at 5:12 PM (6.1 ft), measured at NOAA station 9415020 (Point Reyes).
Low tide in Point Reyes today is at 10:19 AM (2.7 ft).
Today's best fishing window at Point Reyes is 7:30 PM–9:30 PM (rated Excellent, 87/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dusk bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
In August, the most active species at Point Reyes are Striped Bass, California Halibut, Leopard Shark, Rockfish. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9415020 (Point Reyes) 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.
Point Reyes National Seashore fronts one of the longest fishable beaches in California. The Great Beach is famous for oversized barred surfperch and summer striped bass blitzes, while Tomales Bay on the peninsula's back side offers protected water for halibut drifting and leopard shark soaking when the outer coast is blown out.