Coos Bay Tide Charts & Fishing
Thursday, November 12 · NOAA station 9432780 (Charleston, Coos Bay)
Tides live · forecast as of 3:35 PM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
5.4 ft
▼ Falling · 1.6 ft/hr
Next high
2:58 AM
6.1 ft · in 11h 23m
Next low
8:01 PM
-0.2 ft · in 4h 26m
Wind
14 mph SSW
Moderate breeze · gusts 33
Fishing score
86 /100
Excellent
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 | High | 2:14 AM | 6.3 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Low | 7:06 AM | 3.8 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | High | 12:55 PM | 7.7 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Low | 8:01 PM | -0.2 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 2:58 AM | 6.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 7:44 AM | 4.0 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 1:31 PM | 7.4 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 8:42 PM | 0.2 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Coos Bay
Today in Coos Bay, high tide arrives at 2:14 AM (6.3 ft) and again at 12:55 PM (7.7 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 7:06 AM (3.8 ft) and again at 8:01 PM (-0.2 ft). That's a 7.9-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 7:07 AM and sets at 4:55 PM, under a waxing crescent (10% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 2:58 AM (6.1 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
92/ 100
Best windows today
- 8:30 AM – 10:30 AMExcellent
- 3:30 PM – 5:30 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:07 AM
- Sunset
- 4:55 PM
Waxing Crescent
10% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
61°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 14 mph SSWgusts 33
- Waves
- 10.5 ft @ 12s
- Water temp
- 56°F
Moderate breeze — A little chop — very fishable
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
64° / 50°
Excellent
Best: 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Fri, Nov 13
59° / 48°
Excellent
Best: 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
59° / 52°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
55° / 45°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
56° / 42°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
58° / 40°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
48° / 40°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Coos Bay
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 9432780; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayThu, Nov 12 |
| ↑ 7:07 AM↓ 4:55 PM |
| TomorrowFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 7:08 AM↓ 4:54 PM |
| Sat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 7:09 AM↓ 4:53 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 7:10 AM↓ 4:52 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 7:12 AM↓ 4:51 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 7:13 AM↓ 4:50 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 7:14 AM↓ 4:49 PM |
What's Biting at Coos Bay
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current ODFW regulations before keeping any fish.
Dungeness Crab
Metacarcinus magister
Season: Seasons differ by state and area (check regs)
Baits: Chicken or turkey parts, Fish carcasses, Clams
Ring nets or pots from a public dock, jetty or boat. Rings need checking every 15 to 30 minutes; pots can soak longer. Slack water around high and low tide is the easy time: gear stays where you dropped it and lines don't drag. Size, sex and limit rules apply in both states, so carry a crab gauge and check the current regs.
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.
Redtail Surfperch
Amphistichus rhodoterus
Season: Year-round; spring is the peak
Baits: Sand shrimp, Clam necks, Gulp! sandworms
Fish the troughs just behind the breakers with a two-hook rig or a Carolina rig and a light weight. The incoming tide toward high is the classic window, when perch move up into the surf to feed. Look for darker water and rips that mark the deeper troughs.
King Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Season: June – September (check regs)
Baits: Trolled anchovies, Spoons, Hoochies
Troll bait near bait schools and temperature breaks. Early season fishes deep; late season pushes near river mouths.
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Coos Bay Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Coos Bay today?
High tide in Coos Bay today is at 2:14 AM (6.3 ft) and again at 12:55 PM (7.7 ft), measured at NOAA station 9432780 (Charleston, Coos Bay).
›What time is low tide in Coos Bay today?
Low tide in Coos Bay today is at 7:06 AM (3.8 ft) and again at 8:01 PM (-0.2 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Coos Bay today?
Today's best fishing window at Coos Bay is 3:30 PM–5:30 PM (rated Excellent, 92/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dusk bite window. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Coos Bay in November?
In November, the most active species at Coos Bay are Dungeness Crab, Rockfish, Lingcod. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Coos Bay tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9432780 (Charleston, Coos Bay) 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 Coos Bay
Coos Bay is the largest estuary entirely in Oregon, and the tide station is at Charleston near its mouth. The bay is a major crabbing and clamming destination, the jetties at the entrance are fished for rockfish and lingcod, and the beaches north and south carry redtail surfperch through the spring. Big tides here empty the tideflats; low water is when the bay's clam beds are exposed.