Do tides matter that much???

[islandguy2]

Im just wondering if the tides matter alot here in cali , I know fishing in hawaii and alabama , the tides matter alot, but ive seen ppl fishing at all times of the day here on the piers and jettys, whats the best time to fish here is all day good????

[bergie berg]

It is def possible to catch fish regardless of tides at any point in the day. I have found that a strong incoming tide is always a safe bet for the harbor and surf. However, strong tidal movement (regardless it it is incoming or outgoing) is most important. So I would pay more attention to the strength of the tidal swing than trying to fish an incoming tide.

[islandguy2]

Thanks , thats helpful

[SeaSick17]

what is a good site for tides?

[flyngby]

http://wavecast.com/tides/

[elevated]

surfline.com

[FISHINGBEE]

A good tide catches lots of fish. Offshore its all about the bait balls bait schools.

[City Dad]

On the exposed beaches I usally fish the best bite seems to be in the two to three hours straddling the higher high tide of the day.

[Santa Fe Eric]

In NPH, I have floated around for 2-3 hours of slack tide with maybe one fish caught on structure, but once the tide starts moving back out I usually can't keep 2 poles in the water. Its a strong fast bite when the tide is moving well. So to me, the tide matters. BTW I used to use Wetsand.com until they changed their format.

[SeaSick17]

Thanks, I am heading out tomorrow on foot to NPH I will see how it goes