Winchester Bay Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 9433445 (Umpqua River Entrance, Half Moon Bay)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 6:51 AM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
4.0 ft
▼ Falling · 0.2 ft/hr
Next high
5:40 PM
5.4 ft · in 10h 48m
Next low
11:40 AM
1.9 ft · in 4h 48m
Wind
21 mph SW
Strong breeze · gusts 34
Fishing score
52 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 12:00 AM | -0.0 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 6:30 AM | 4.0 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 11:40 AM | 1.9 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 5:40 PM | 5.4 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 12:50 AM | -0.4 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 7:30 AM | 4.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 12:20 PM | 2.2 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 6:20 PM | 5.4 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Winchester Bay
Today in Winchester Bay, high tide arrives at 6:30 AM (4.0 ft) and again at 5:40 PM (5.4 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:00 AM (-0.0 ft) and again at 11:40 AM (1.9 ft). That's a 5.4-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 7:08 AM and sets at 4:53 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 12:50 AM (-0.4 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
54/ 100
Best windows today
- 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMVery Good
- 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMVery Good
strong incoming tide
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:08 AM
- Sunset
- 4:53 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
52°F
Rain
- Wind
- 21 mph SWgusts 34
- Waves
- 15.0 ft @ 10s
- Water temp
- 56°F
Strong breeze — Tough — sheltered water only
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
58° / 50°
Very Good
Best: 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Sat, Nov 14
57° / 51°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sun, Nov 15
55° / 44°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
53° / 43°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
56° / 42°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
46° / 38°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Thu, Nov 19
52° / 36°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Winchester 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 9433445; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 7:08 AM↓ 4:53 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 7:09 AM↓ 4:52 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 7:11 AM↓ 4:51 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 7:12 AM↓ 4:50 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 7:13 AM↓ 4:49 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 7:15 AM↓ 4:48 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 7:16 AM↓ 4:47 PM |
What's Biting at Umpqua River Entrance
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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Umpqua River Entrance Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Winchester Bay today?
High tide in Winchester Bay today is at 6:30 AM (4.0 ft) and again at 5:40 PM (5.4 ft), measured at NOAA station 9433445 (Umpqua River Entrance, Half Moon Bay).
›What time is low tide in Winchester Bay today?
Low tide in Winchester Bay today is at 12:00 AM (-0.0 ft) and again at 11:40 AM (1.9 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Winchester Bay today?
Today's best fishing window at Winchester Bay is 2:00 PM–4:00 PM (rated Very Good, 72/100), driven by strong incoming tide. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Winchester Bay in November?
In November, the most active species at Winchester Bay are Dungeness Crab, Rockfish, Lingcod. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Winchester Bay?
Yes — Umpqua River Entrance (NOAA station 9433445) is the closest official tide prediction station to Winchester Bay, Oregon, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Winchester Bay plan around.
›How accurate is this Winchester Bay tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9433445 (Umpqua River Entrance, Half Moon 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 Umpqua River Entrance
This is the live tide dashboard for Umpqua River Entrance, built on NOAA station 9433445 (Umpqua River Entrance, Half Moon Bay) on the central-coast. Tide predictions update continuously, and the fishing score blends the tide swing with weather, light, and moon phase to point you at the best windows of the day. Umpqua River Entrance is the closest NOAA tide station to Winchester Bay, Oregon — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Winchester Bay, these are the tide predictions to plan around.