Tide conditions for Bodega Bay surf spots
Bodega Bay, California
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Bodega Bay. These 2 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
Next High
12:00 AM
5 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 11:00 AM(5.2ft) | 5:00 AM(1.0ft) | -- | 6:00 PM(1.1ft) |
| Tomorrow | 12:00 AM(5.0ft) | 6:00 AM(1.5ft) | 12:00 PM(5.6ft) | 6:00 PM(0.7ft) |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 1:00 AM(4.7ft) | 6:00 AM(1.9ft) | 12:00 PM(5.8ft) | 7:00 PM(0.1ft) |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 2:00 AM(4.5ft) | 7:00 AM(2.3ft) | 1:00 PM(6.0ft) | 8:00 PM(-0.0ft) |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 3:00 AM(4.3ft) | 7:00 AM(2.9ft) | 1:00 PM(5.8ft) | 9:00 PM(0.0ft) |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 4:00 AM(4.2ft) | 8:00 AM(3.3ft) | 2:00 PM(5.9ft) | 10:00 PM(0.0ft) |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 5:00 AM(4.0ft) | 9:00 AM(3.6ft) | 3:00 PM(5.7ft) | 11:00 PM(0.0ft) |
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Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
2 spots
Bodega Bay / Doran Beach
Beginner friendlyDoran Beach inside Bodega Bay offers gentle beach break waves ideal for beginners. The outer reefs protect the bay from larger swells, so waves are usually small, but occasional NW swells can produce fun, rippable peaks.
North Salmon Creek Beach
IntermediateNorth Salmon Creek Beach is the sandy Sonoma Coast State Park shoreline north of the Salmon Creek mouth, with public access from Highway 1.
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What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Bodega Bay
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Bodega Bay. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Bodega Bay. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Bodega Bay on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
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