Redwood City Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, September 18 · NOAA station 9414523 (Redwood City)
Tides live · forecast as of 6:09 PM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
7.3 ft
▼ Falling · 0.2 ft/hr
Next high
8:27 AM
6.1 ft · in 14h 18m
Next low
1:35 AM
1.4 ft · in 7h 26m
Wind
10 mph NW
Moderate breeze
Fishing score
64 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18 | Low | 12:27 AM | 1.4 ft |
| Fri, Sep 18 | High | 7:17 AM | 6.0 ft |
| Fri, Sep 18 | Low | 12:02 PM | 4.2 ft |
| Fri, Sep 18 | High | 5:42 PM | 7.3 ft |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Low | 1:35 AM | 1.4 ft |
| Sat, Sep 19 | High | 8:27 AM | 6.1 ft |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Low | 1:19 PM | 4.2 ft |
| Sat, Sep 19 | High | 6:55 PM | 7.1 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Redwood City
Today in Redwood City, high tide arrives at 7:17 AM (6.0 ft) and again at 5:42 PM (7.3 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:27 AM (1.4 ft) and again at 12:02 PM (4.2 ft). That's a 5.9-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:53 AM and sets at 7:11 PM, under a first quarter (48% illuminated). With the moon near a quarter phase, tidal movement is on the mild side this week.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 1:35 AM (1.4 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
64/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:00 AM – 6:00 AMVery Good
- 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:53 AM
- Sunset
- 7:11 PM
First Quarter
48% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
71°F
Clear
- Wind
- 10 mph NWgusts 15
- Waves
- —
- Water temp
- 64°F
Moderate breeze — A little chop — very fishable
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
77° / 55°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sat, Sep 19
78° / 55°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sun, Sep 20
73° / 53°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Sep 21
75° / 59°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Tue, Sep 22
77° / 59°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Sep 23
83° / 63°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Thu, Sep 24
78° / 66°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
What's Biting at Redwood City
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.
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.
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.
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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Rod & Reel Combos
Daiwa D-Wave Saltwater Spinning Combo — 8 ft, 2-Piece Medium
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Line & Leader
Sufix 832 Advanced Superline Braid — 20 lb, 300 yd
Seven HMPE fibers plus one GORE Performance Fiber, braided at 32 picks per inch. The GORE fiber is what makes this line quiet through the guides and stubborn…
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Terminal Tackle
Eagle Claw Lazer Sharp Offset Circle Sea Hook — 4/0, 50-Pack
The circle hook does the work for you: no strike, just let the rod load and the hook finds the corner of the jaw on its own.
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Terminal Tackle
MO's Bank Sinkers — 4 oz, 20-Pack
Four ounces is the weight most 9 to 11 foot surf rods are built to throw, and the one to reach for when the water is moving hard enough that a 3 oz starts walking.
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Redwood City Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Redwood City today?
High tide in Redwood City today is at 7:17 AM (6.0 ft) and again at 5:42 PM (7.3 ft), measured at NOAA station 9414523 (Redwood City).
›What time is low tide in Redwood City today?
Low tide in Redwood City today is at 12:27 AM (1.4 ft) and again at 12:02 PM (4.2 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Redwood City today?
Today's best fishing window at Redwood City is 7:30 PM–9:30 PM (rated Excellent, 84/100), 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 Redwood City in September?
In September, the most active species at Redwood City are Leopard Shark, Striped Bass, California Halibut. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Redwood City tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9414523 (Redwood City) 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 Redwood City
The South Bay around Redwood City is a maze of sloughs, levees, and warm shallow flats that fish completely differently from the open coast. Leopard sharks and bat rays feed hard here on big tides, stripers push deep into the creeks in fall, and the sheltered water makes it the Bay Area's most dependable option on windy days.