Bodega Bay tides today
- Tide now 4.6 ft ↓ falling · low 7:37 pm (-1.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:30–8:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.5 ft · 61 °F moderate · 9.2 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 13 mph · 64 °F from the WNW, gusts 15 · clear sky
- Surf tomorrow 2.5–3.9 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Sun 7:34 am–6:17 pm 10 h 42 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:03 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:03 pm
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. From 3:00 pm today to 9:00 pm today. NWS San Francisco CA
Today in Bodega Bay there are high tides at 1:39 am (4.6 ft) and 12:21 pm (6.5 ft) and low tides at 6:26 am and 7:37 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:37 pm. The sun rises at 7:34 am and sets at 6:17 pm: 10 h 42 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:03 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:55 am to 3:55 am and from 2:27 pm to 4:27 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.5 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west-northwest (13 mph). Clear sky, 64 °F.
Fishing in Bodega Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 1:39 am, coefficient 84
- Major period 1:55–3:55 am
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), almost no wind and 6.0 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 84 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 am to 2:40 am, combines the 1:39 am high tide and a major period. Also good from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm, with the 7:37 pm low tide, moonrise and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 11:20 am to 1:20 pm, with the 12:21 pm high tide and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: black rockfish, lingcod, kelp bass and California halibut. October is one of the months when these are seen most: kelp bass and California halibut. What you can catch
Beach day in Bodega Bay
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Feels like 61 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph): choppy water
- Dangerous for swimming: 5.5 ft waves every 9 s; high rip current risk
- Water at 61 °F (cold)
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 5.5 ft
5.5 ft waves every 9 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 61 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:37 pm
Low tide at 6:26 am and 7:37 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:39 am and 12:21 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Bodega Bay
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- South Salmon Creek Beach 1.2 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Doran Beach 1.4 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- North Salmon Creek Beach 2.0 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Miwok Beach 2.2 mi · NW
- Parking
- Coleman Beach 2.5 mi · NW
- Parking
- Arched Rock Beach 3.0 mi · NW
- Parking
- Carmel Beach 3.2 mi · NW
- Parking
- Gleason Beach 4.4 mi · NW
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for California (California State Water Resources Control Board).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Bodega Bay
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Tides in Bodega Bay
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:39 am 4.6 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 6:26 am 2.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:21 pm 6.5 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Next low tide 7:37 pm -1.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 42 min to low tide at 7:37 pm.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 1:39 am high tide and 82 for the 12:21 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 7.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 24 (7.0 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-1.8 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 8 to 10 (coefficient 89, 5.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 18 (coefficient 40, 4.1 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:34 am · 6:17 pm | High tide 1:39 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 6:26 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 12:21 pm · 6.5 ft | Low tide 7:37 pm · -1.0 ft | Coef. 84 | 91% | Major periods 1:55 am · 2:27 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:36 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 2:40 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 7:15 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 1:09 pm · 6.3 ft | Low tide 8:32 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 78 | 83% | Major periods 3:00 am · 3:32 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:37 am · 6:15 pm | High tide 3:46 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 8:15 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 2:04 pm · 6.0 ft | Low tide 9:34 pm · -0.6 ft | Coef. 71 | 73% | Major periods 4:04 am · 4:35 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:38 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 4:54 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 9:33 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 3:10 pm · 5.6 ft | Low tide 10:41 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 65 | 62% | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:35 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:39 am · 5:12 pm | High tide 4:58 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 10:08 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 3:26 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 10:48 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 62 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:03 am · 5:30 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:40 am · 5:11 pm | High tide 5:53 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 11:35 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 4:48 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 11:50 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 65 | 39% | Major periods 5:55 am · 6:20 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:41 am · 5:10 pm | High tide 6:39 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 12:45 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 6:08 pm · 4.7 ft | — | Coef. 71 | 29% | Major periods 6:43 am · 7:06 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Bodega Harbor Entrance station (NOAA), 1.8 mi from Bodega Bay. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the San Francisco (Golden Gate) reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Bodega Bay
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.8 ft
- Significant5.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 6.6 ft with a period of 15 s, from the west-northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+6.3 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:56 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 46214, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Surf in Bodega Bay today
Surf today
Good- 2.8–4.4 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 4.7 ft swell at 6 s from the west-northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:21 pm)
- Light: First light 7:07 am · sunrise 7:34 am · sunset 6:17 pm · last light 6:44 pm
- Tide: high 1:39 am (4.6 ft), low 6:26 am (2.9 ft), high 12:21 pm (6.5 ft) and low 7:37 pm (-1.0 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 60.4 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit.
- Energy: 142 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:07 am to 11:00 am, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Bodega Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (12:21 pm): little current from 11:50 am to 12:50 pm
- 4.4 ft swell at 6 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:39 am (1:10–2:20 am), low tide 6:26 am (5:40–7:00 am), high tide 12:21 pm (11:50 am–12:50 pm) and low tide 7:37 pm (7:10–8:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.9 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 60.4 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:44 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:03 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 1:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 7:30 am to 8:10 am, with light wind and weak current, though with tidal current and some swell.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- SS Marin 0.7 mi
- Bodega Head State Marine Reserve 3.3 mi
- Bodega Head State Marine Conservation Area 4.6 mi
- Russian River State Marine Conservation Area 9.2 mi
- Bodega Bay Surf Shack 0.4 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Weather in Bodega Bay
Now in Bodega Bay
- Low / high
- 47 / 65 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 7%
- Humidity
- 59%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 18 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 30
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.11 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 53° | 49° | 48° | 52° | 64° | 64° | 59° | 57° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NW | 3 E | 3 NNW | 2 N | 7 W | 13 WNW | 13 WNW | 9 NW |
| Gusts | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 20 | 13 |
| Waves | 6.0 ft | 5.8 ft | 5.5 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.5 ft | 6.0 ft | 6.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 64° 13 WNW 5.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 59° 13 WNW 6.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 57° 9 NW 6.0 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 6 NW 5.6 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 1 N 5.3 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 3 ENE 5.2 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 2 N 5.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 3 W 5.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 47 / 65 °F | 15 mph NW | 6.2 ft | 1:39 am · 12:21 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 50 / 58 °F | 6 mph NW | 5.6 ft | 2:40 am · 1:09 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 58 °F | 13 mph NW | 5.3 ft | 3:46 am · 2:04 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 56 °F | 10 mph NW | 4.6 ft | 4:54 am · 3:10 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 58 °F | 13 mph NW | 5.6 ft | 4:58 am · 3:26 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 59 °F | 6 mph NNW | 6.6 ft | 5:53 am · 4:48 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 52 / 60 °F | 6 mph NNW | 6.6 ft | 6:39 am · 6:08 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 52 / 59 °F | 7 mph WNW | 5.6 ft | 7:19 am · 7:22 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 52 / 57 °F | 9 mph W | 6.3 ft | 7:54 am · 8:27 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 57 °F | 10 mph WNW | 11 ft | 8:26 am · 9:27 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 57 °F | 9 mph NW | — | 8:56 am · 10:22 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 52 / 70 °F | 5 mph WNW | — | 9:25 am · 11:13 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 74 °F | 3 mph SSW | — | 9:53 am | |
| Tue 10 | 58 / 72 °F | 5 mph SSE | — | 12:02 am · 10:23 am |
- Thu 29 Overcast 50° / 58° 5.6 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 49° / 58° 5.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 50° / 56° 4.6 ft
- Sun 1 Clear sky 47° / 58° 5.6 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 49° / 59° 6.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 52° / 60° 6.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 52° / 59° 5.6 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.3 °F; normal high: 69 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:56 pm (local time).
The sun in Bodega Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:36 am
- Full dark 7:15 pm
- Civil dawn 7:07 am
- Civil dusk 6:44 pm
- Solar noon 12:56 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 42 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:40 pm
- Full dark 7:15 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,519 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bodega Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:55–3:55 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:27–4:27 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:19–11:19 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:33–8:33 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 12:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pmNov 8 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 3:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 6:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Bodega Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 0.5 mi
- North Jetty 1.9 mi
- South Jetty 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 8.8 mi
- Porto Bodega Marina 0.2 mi
- Spud Point Marina 0.6 mi
- Hagemann Ranch Trout Fishing 3.0 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0.3 ft at 0.85 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.85 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.85 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.85 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.85 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.85 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 0.85 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
There is little open water ahead: in a cove or small bay, cells of about 300 ft cannot show the bottom well near the rocks. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.85 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Bodega BayTides nearby
- Salmon Creek1.4 mi
- Carmet3.2 mi
- Sereno Del Mar3.7 mi
- Dillon Beach7.3 mi
- Jenner8.8 mi
- McDonald13 mi
- Marshall15 mi
- Marconi16 mi
- Seahaven18 mi
- Inverness19 mi
Bodega Bay at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,077 people. Coordinates: 38.333° N, 123.048° W.
- It is 510 mi northwest of San Diego, the main place in California. The sun rises 31 min later and sets 16 min later than in San Diego.
- The nearest tide station, Bodega Harbor Entrance, is 1.8 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Masons Marina (0.5 mi), Spud Point Marina (0.6 mi), South Salmon Creek Beach (1.2 mi), Doran Beach (1.4 mi).
Questions about Bodega BayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bodega Bay?
Today in Bodega Bay there are high tides at 1:39 am (4.6 ft) and 12:21 pm (6.5 ft) and low tides at 6:26 am and 7:37 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Bodega Bay?
At 6:17 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:44 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bodega Bay?
At 7:36 am. First light comes at 6:37 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:55–3:55 am, Minor 10:19–11:19 am, Major 2:27–4:27 pm, Minor 7:33–8:33 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bodega Bay?
Partly cloudy, from 47 °F to 65 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west-northwest (13 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bodega Bay?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.5 ft waves with a period of 9.2 s from the west-northwest. The water is 61.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bodega Bay?
The best time to visit Bodega Bay is from June to September: highs of 71 °F to 74 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 10 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Bodega Harbor Entrance (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).