Richmond Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, September 18 · NOAA station 9414863 (Richmond)
Tides live · forecast as of 11:26 PM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.4 ft
▼ Falling · 0.5 ft/hr
Next high
8:54 AM
4.5 ft · in 9h 28m
Next low
1:12 AM
0.9 ft · in 1h 46m
Wind
10 mph S
Moderate breeze · gusts 16
Fishing score
57 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18 | Low | 12:02 AM | 0.8 ft |
| Fri, Sep 18 | High | 7:38 AM | 4.2 ft |
| Fri, Sep 18 | Low | 11:45 AM | 3.6 ft |
| Fri, Sep 18 | High | 5:23 PM | 5.4 ft |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Low | 1:12 AM | 0.9 ft |
| Sat, Sep 19 | High | 8:54 AM | 4.5 ft |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Low | 1:17 PM | 3.7 ft |
| Sat, Sep 19 | High | 6:34 PM | 5.3 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Richmond
Today in Richmond, high tide arrives at 7:38 AM (4.2 ft) and again at 5:23 PM (5.4 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:02 AM (0.8 ft) and again at 11:45 AM (3.6 ft). That's a 4.5-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 6:53 AM and sets at 7:12 PM, under a first quarter (50% illuminated). With the moon near a quarter phase, tidal movement is on the mild side this week.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 1:12 AM (0.9 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
57/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:00 AM – 6:00 AMVery Good
- 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMVery Good
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:53 AM
- Sunset
- 7:12 PM
First Quarter
50% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
59°F
Mostly clear
- Wind
- 10 mph Sgusts 16
- Waves
- 1.5 ft @ 7s
- Water temp
- 68°F
Moderate breeze — A little chop — very fishable
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
74° / 56°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sat, Sep 19
71° / 57°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sun, Sep 20
67° / 56°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Sep 21
71° / 59°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Sep 22
74° / 59°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Sep 23
79° / 61°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Thu, Sep 24
74° / 62°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
What's Biting at Richmond
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.
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.
Gear for These Conditions
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Line & Leader
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Terminal Tackle
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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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Richmond Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Richmond today?
High tide in Richmond today is at 7:38 AM (4.2 ft) and again at 5:23 PM (5.4 ft), measured at NOAA station 9414863 (Richmond).
›What time is low tide in Richmond today?
Low tide in Richmond today is at 12:02 AM (0.8 ft) and again at 11:45 AM (3.6 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Richmond today?
Today's best fishing window at Richmond is 7:30 PM–9:30 PM (rated Very Good, 78/100), 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 Richmond in September?
In September, the most active species at Richmond are Striped Bass, California Halibut, Leopard Shark, Rockfish. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Richmond tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9414863 (Richmond) 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 Richmond
Richmond's shoreline faces the deep, current-swept center of San Francisco Bay. Point Pinole and the Richmond riprap are classic striped bass water on a moving tide, halibut slide onto the flats off Brooks Island in summer, and the same mudflats produce leopard sharks and bat rays for anglers soaking bait through an evening flood.