Thursday, August 6 · NOAA station 9414523 (Redwood City)
Updated 3:33 AM PT
Tide now
3.0 ft
▲ Rising · 1.1 ft/hr
Next high
7:29 AM
5.7 ft · in 3h 55m
Next low
12:27 PM
3.2 ft · in 8h 53m
Fishing score
80 /100
Excellent
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 6 | Low | 1:06 AM | 1.3 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | High | 7:29 AM | 5.7 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | Low | 12:27 PM | 3.2 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | High | 6:37 PM | 8.7 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | Low | 2:24 AM | 0.9 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | High | 9:03 AM | 5.8 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | Low | 1:44 PM | 3.7 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | High | 7:42 PM | 8.8 ft |
Today in Redwood City, high tide arrives at 7:29 AM (5.7 ft) and again at 6:37 PM (8.7 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 1:06 AM (1.3 ft) and again at 12:27 PM (3.2 ft). That's a 7.3-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:17 AM and sets at 8:11 PM, under a last quarter (45% illuminated). With the moon near a quarter phase, tidal movement is on the mild side this week.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 2:24 AM (0.9 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Best windows today
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Last Quarter
45% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
60°F
Overcast
Today
80° / 59°
Best: 2:30 PM–4:30 PM
Fri, Aug 7
83° / 55°
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sat, Aug 8
85° / 65°
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sun, Aug 9
83° / 65°
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Mon, Aug 10
78° / 62°
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Tue, Aug 11
81° / 61°
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Wed, Aug 12
78° / 61°
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
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.
Matched to the species feeding at Redwood City 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.
Terminal Tackle
TrueSet Circle Hooks — 25 pk
Corner-of-the-mouth hookups nearly every time. Better for the fish, better landing rates.
Accessories
SaltShield Aluminum Pliers
Corrosion-proof pliers with tungsten cutters that shear braid clean.
Accessories
BeachAnchor Sand Spike — 2 pk
32-inch heavy PVC rod holders. Plant your spread and watch the tips.
High tide in Redwood City today is at 7:29 AM (5.7 ft) and again at 6:37 PM (8.7 ft), measured at NOAA station 9414523 (Redwood City).
Low tide in Redwood City today is at 1:06 AM (1.3 ft) and again at 12:27 PM (3.2 ft).
Today's best fishing window at Redwood City is 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (rated Excellent, 86/100), 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 Redwood City are Leopard Shark, Striped Bass, California Halibut. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
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.
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.