Carpinteria Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 9411270 (Rincon Island, Mussel Shoals)
Tides live · forecast as of 7:51 AM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
4.4 ft
▲ Rising · 0.5 ft/hr
Next high
10:35 AM
5.3 ft · in 2h 44m
Next low
6:36 PM
0.3 ft · in 10h 45m
Wind
5 mph ENE
Light breeze
Fishing score
73 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 1:03 AM | 3.4 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 3:57 AM | 3.2 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 10:35 AM | 5.3 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 6:36 PM | 0.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 2:19 AM | 3.4 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 4:32 AM | 3.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 11:19 AM | 5.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 7:29 PM | 0.5 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Carpinteria
Today in Carpinteria, high tide arrives at 1:03 AM (3.4 ft) and again at 10:35 AM (5.3 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 3:57 AM (3.2 ft) and again at 6:36 PM (0.3 ft). That's a 5.1-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:29 AM and sets at 4:54 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 2:19 AM (3.4 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
75/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:30 AM – 7:30 AMVery Good
- 2:30 PM – 4:30 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:29 AM
- Sunset
- 4:54 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
61°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 5 mph ENEgusts 8
- Waves
- 6.1 ft @ 13s
- Water temp
- 73°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
67° / 60°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
68° / 56°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
71° / 57°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
69° / 53°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
69° / 50°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
65° / 49°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Thu, Nov 19
66° / 49°
Very Good
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Carpinteria
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 9411270; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:29 AM↓ 4:54 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:30 AM↓ 4:53 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:31 AM↓ 4:53 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:32 AM↓ 4:52 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:33 AM↓ 4:52 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:34 AM↓ 4:51 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:35 AM↓ 4:51 PM |
What's Biting at Rincon Island
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.
Spotted Bay Bass
Paralabrax maculatofasciatus
Season: Year-round
Baits: Plastics on leadheads, Small swimbaits, Ghost shrimp
Hit dock pilings, riprap, and eelgrass edges on moving water. A 3-inch plastic on a ¼ oz head is the bay standard.
Calico Bass
Paralabrax clathratus
Season: April – October
Baits: Weedless swimbaits, Live anchovies, Plastics
Cast tight to kelp stringers and boiler rocks. Moving water turns the kelp line into a feeding lane.
California Yellowtail
Seriola dorsalis
Season: May – October
Baits: Live mackerel, Surface irons, Yo-yo jigs
Kelp lines and current seams. When birds work bait on the surface, throw the iron and wind fast.
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.
California Corbina
Menticirrhus undulatus
Season: June – September
Baits: Sand crabs, Bloodworms, Ghost shrimp
Sight-fish skinny water at first light on an incoming tide. Long fluorocarbon leaders — corbina are famously picky.
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Terminal Tackle
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Rincon Island Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Carpinteria today?
High tide in Carpinteria today is at 1:03 AM (3.4 ft) and again at 10:35 AM (5.3 ft), measured at NOAA station 9411270 (Rincon Island, Mussel Shoals).
›What time is low tide in Carpinteria today?
Low tide in Carpinteria today is at 3:57 AM (3.2 ft) and again at 6:36 PM (0.3 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Carpinteria today?
Today's best fishing window at Carpinteria is 2:30 PM–4:30 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 Carpinteria in November?
In November, the most active species at Carpinteria are Spotted Bay Bass. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Carpinteria?
Yes — Rincon Island (NOAA station 9411270) is the closest official tide prediction station to Carpinteria, California, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Carpinteria plan around.
›How accurate is this Carpinteria tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9411270 (Rincon Island, Mussel Shoals) 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 Rincon Island
Rincon Island is one of the Southern California tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 9411270 (Rincon Island, Mussel Shoals) — the same harmonic data printed in official tide tables — paired with local weather, water conditions, and our fishing score so you can time a session here without cross-referencing three sites. Rincon Island is the closest NOAA tide station to Carpinteria, California — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Carpinteria, these are the tide predictions to plan around.