Thursday, August 6 · NOAA station 9414863 (Richmond)
Updated 3:33 AM PT
Tide now
2.1 ft
▲ Rising · 0.7 ft/hr
Next high
7:20 AM
3.8 ft · in 3h 46m
Next low
11:41 AM
2.6 ft · in 8h 7m
Fishing score
72 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 6 | Low | 12:41 AM | 0.8 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | High | 7:20 AM | 3.8 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | Low | 11:41 AM | 2.6 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | High | 6:13 PM | 6.3 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | Low | 1:55 AM | 0.3 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | High | 9:06 AM | 3.9 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | Low | 12:53 PM | 3.1 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | High | 7:15 PM | 6.5 ft |
Today in Richmond, high tide arrives at 7:20 AM (3.8 ft) and again at 6:13 PM (6.3 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:41 AM (0.8 ft) and again at 11:41 AM (2.6 ft). That's a 5.6-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:17 AM and sets at 8:13 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 1:55 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
45% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
58°F
Fog
Today
66° / 57°
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Fri, Aug 7
67° / 55°
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sat, Aug 8
81° / 62°
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sun, Aug 9
80° / 60°
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Aug 10
71° / 60°
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Tue, Aug 11
76° / 60°
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Wed, Aug 12
75° / 61°
Best: 8:00 AM–10:00 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.
Matched to the species feeding at Richmond 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 Richmond today is at 7:20 AM (3.8 ft) and again at 6:13 PM (6.3 ft), measured at NOAA station 9414863 (Richmond).
Low tide in Richmond today is at 12:41 AM (0.8 ft) and again at 11:41 AM (2.6 ft).
Today's best fishing window at Richmond is 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (rated Excellent, 85/100), 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 Richmond 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 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.
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.