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Real-time tide charts, weather, fishing forecasts and trip planning — know if it's worth going in five seconds.
Right now on the coast
All California locations →Monterey
California
- Next high
- 6:00 AM · 3.0 ft
- Next low
- 9:48 AM · 2.5 ft
Tide rising — high in 1h 59m
Half Moon Bay
California
- Next high
- 5:47 AM · 3.4 ft
- Next low
- 10:01 AM · 2.6 ft
Tide rising — high in 1h 46m
San Diego
California
- Next high
- 4:18 AM · 2.9 ft
- Next low
- 8:06 AM · 2.5 ft
Tide rising — high in 17m
Bodega Bay
California
- Next high
- 6:21 AM · 3.5 ft
- Next low
- 10:50 AM · 2.9 ft
Tide rising — high in 2h 20m
Every answer an angler needs, in five seconds
Is today worth it?
A single 0–100 fishing score blends tide movement, moon, light, wind, and water temp.
When should I leave?
Best bite windows for every day, computed from the tide swing and dawn & dusk.
What's biting?
Species active right now at your spot, with seasons, baits, and techniques.
What should I bring?
Gear matched to the conditions, straight from TheAnglerStore.
Learn the water
All guides →Guide · 7 min
How Tides Affect Fishing: The Complete Guide
Why moving water catches fish, which tide stages actually matter, and how to plan a trip around the tide instead of the clock.
Guide · 5 min
How to Read a Tide Chart (Without a Decoder Ring)
Highs, lows, MLLW, tide height vs. tide movement — a five-minute course that turns the squiggly line into a fishing plan.
Guide · 6 min
The Best Moon Phase for Fishing, According to the Data
New moon, full moon, or quarters? What solunar theory actually claims, what holds up, and how to use the moon without overthinking it.
Gear worth bringing
Visit TheAnglerStore →Rods & Combos
Shoreline Pro 11' Surf Rod Combo
Two-piece graphite surf rod with a sealed 6000 spinning reel — the do-everything beach setup.
Lures
BaitTheory Swimbait Kit — 24 pc
Proven West Coast colors with matched leadheads — halibut, stripers, and bass.
Line & Leader
DeepTide X8 Braided Line — 30 lb
Eight-strand braid with near-zero stretch. Feel every tick of the bottom.
Coolers
ColdCatch 45 Qt Rotomolded Cooler
Ice for days, a bottle opener, and a fish ruler molded into the lid.