Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low4:40 AM0.1 ft
- High11:11 AM3.8 ft
- Low4:38 PM1.5 ft
- High10:09 PM3.7 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low5:19 AM0.1 ft
- High11:46 AM4.0 ft
- Low5:34 PM1.1 ft
- High11:15 PM3.7 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 4:40 AM | 0.1 ft |
| High | 11:11 AM | 3.8 ft |
| Low | 4:38 PM | 1.5 ft |
| High | 10:09 PM | 3.7 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing5:00 to 6:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide rises toward the 10:09 PM high.
- Tidepools & shellingNo daylight low today
No daylight low today. The next good one is Thursday at 7:00 AM.
- Surfing5:00 to 7:00 PM
Rising mid tide, 1.6 to 2.5 ft, with light wind at the station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 1:00 to 7:00 AM
Water drops under 1.5 ft from 1:00 to 7:00 AM. Plan to be back on the trailer before then.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing6:00 to 7:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide rises toward the 11:15 PM high.
- Tidepools & shelling7:00 to 8:00 AM
Today's lowest water is at 5:19 AM, before sunrise or after sunset. Best daylight window is 7:00 to 8:00 AM.
- Surfing8:00 to 9:00 AM
Mid tide from 8:00 to 9:00 AM. We don't track swell, so check a surf forecast too.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 4:00 PM.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayTue 20 | L4:40a0.1 | H11:11a3.8 | L4:38p1.5 | H10:09p3.7 | 3.7 |
| WedOct 21 | L5:19a0.1 | H11:46a4.0 | L5:34p1.1 | H11:15p3.7 | 3.8 |
| ThuOct 22 | L5:53a0.2 | H12:14p4.2 | L6:24p0.7 | 3.9 | |
| FriOct 23 | H12:12a3.8 | L6:23a0.4 | H12:37p4.4 | L7:11p0.4 | 4.0 |
| SatOct 24 | H1:05a3.8 | L6:52a0.7 | H12:57p4.7 | L7:57p0.2 | 4.6 |
| SunOct 25 | H1:58a3.9 | L7:24a1.1 | H1:20p5.1 | L8:43p0.0 | 5.1 |
| MonOct 26 | H2:52a3.9 | L8:00a1.4 | H1:50p5.4 | L9:31p−0.2 | 5.6 spring tide |
Spring tides Monday. Lows drop to −0.2 ft, the best shelling days this week. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 9415144.
Nearby stations
Currents
Seal Island, south of
- Max ebb2:58 AM 1.0 kn
- Slack6:31 AM
- Max flood9:54 AM 0.9 kn
- Slack2:07 PM
- Max ebb4:26 PM 0.6 kn
- Slack6:24 PM
- Max flood8:53 PM 0.6 kn
Current predictions for Seal Island, south of, 0.6 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA, from this station's own tide records
- Live gauge
- Every 6 minutes
- Coordinates
- 38.056° N, 122.040° W
- Time zone
- Pacific, UTC−7
- Station ID
- NOAA 9415144
About the tides at Port Chicago
Tides here are mixed. On average the two daily highs differ by 0.9 ft, so check which low is the lower one before you head out. The average range is about 3.7 ft. Spring tides add a little more at both ends. From the average lower low to the average higher high, the difference is 4.9 ft. The next spring tides peak on October 28, with a range of 5.9 ft. Neap tides follow on October 29, when the range shrinks to 3.5 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 6.1 ft on July 4, and the lowest is −0.6 ft on December 25.
Suisun Bay is a NOAA water level station with a live gauge, updated every 6 minutes. Predictions come from the station's own tide records. It also reports water temperature, wind and air pressure. It was established in 1976. The nearest other station is Point Buckler, 3 mi away, where high tide comes about 13 min later. For tidal currents, see Seal Island, south of.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.