San Simeon Tide Charts & Fishing
Wednesday, November 4 · NOAA station 9412553 (San Simeon)
Tides live · forecast as of 1:56 PM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.7 ft
▲ Rising · 0.4 ft/hr
Next high
6:37 PM
4.4 ft · in 4h 41m
Next low
12:44 AM
0.8 ft · in 10h 48m
Wind
11 mph WNW
Moderate breeze
Fishing score
47 /100
Fair
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | Low | 12:03 AM | 0.4 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | High | 6:44 AM | 5.1 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Low | 12:54 PM | 1.5 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | High | 6:37 PM | 4.4 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 12:44 AM | 0.8 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 7:15 AM | 5.5 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 1:43 PM | 0.8 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 7:38 PM | 4.3 ft |
Today's Tide Times in San Simeon
Today in San Simeon, high tide arrives at 6:44 AM (5.1 ft) and again at 6:37 PM (4.4 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:03 AM (0.4 ft) and again at 12:54 PM (1.5 ft). That's a 4.7-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 6:29 AM and sets at 5:06 PM, under a waning crescent (26% illuminated). With the moon near a quarter phase, tidal movement is on the mild side this week.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 12:44 AM (0.8 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
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMVery Good
incoming tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:29 AM
- Sunset
- 5:06 PM
Waning Crescent
26% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
66°F
Clear
- Wind
- 11 mph WNWgusts 13
- Waves
- 8.0 ft @ 12s
- Water temp
- 69°F
Moderate breeze — A little chop — very fishable
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
66° / 56°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Thu, Nov 5
77° / 57°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Fri, Nov 6
78° / 60°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sat, Nov 7
81° / 61°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sun, Nov 8
83° / 62°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Mon, Nov 9
80° / 62°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Nov 10
79° / 60°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for San Simeon
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 9412553; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayWed, Nov 4 |
| ↑ 6:29 AM↓ 5:06 PM |
| TomorrowThu, Nov 5 |
| ↑ 6:30 AM↓ 5:05 PM |
| Fri, Nov 6 |
| ↑ 6:31 AM↓ 5:04 PM |
| Sat, Nov 7 |
| ↑ 6:32 AM↓ 5:03 PM |
| Sun, Nov 8 |
| ↑ 6:33 AM↓ 5:02 PM |
| Mon, Nov 9 |
| ↑ 6:34 AM↓ 5:02 PM |
| Tue, Nov 10 |
| ↑ 6:35 AM↓ 5:01 PM |
What's Biting at San Simeon
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.
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.
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.
Lingcod
Ophiodon elongatus
Season: April – November
Baits: Large swimbaits, Metal jigs, Live mackerel
Big baits, rocky bottom, and patience. Lings follow hooked fish up — keep a net ready at the surface.
Cabezon
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
Season: March – October
Baits: Squid, Shrimp, Small crabs
Drop baits into rocky holes and jetty gaps. Strong first run — keep them out of the rocks.
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.
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Terminal Tackle
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San Simeon Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in San Simeon today?
High tide in San Simeon today is at 6:44 AM (5.1 ft) and again at 6:37 PM (4.4 ft), measured at NOAA station 9412553 (San Simeon).
›What time is low tide in San Simeon today?
Low tide in San Simeon today is at 12:03 AM (0.4 ft) and again at 12:54 PM (1.5 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in San Simeon today?
Today's best fishing window at San Simeon is 4:00 AM–6:00 AM (rated Very Good, 78/100), driven by incoming tide, dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in San Simeon in November?
In November, the most active species at San Simeon are Barred Surfperch, Rockfish, Lingcod. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this San Simeon tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9412553 (San Simeon) 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 San Simeon
San Simeon is the quiet stretch of Highway 1 most anglers drive straight past — which is exactly the point. The pier at San Simeon Cove needs no license and sits over sand that holds perch and the odd halibut, while the reef and kelp north toward Piedras Blancas fish like a marine preserve's edge: thick with rockfish, cabezon, and greenling.