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Ocean Shores fishing conditions · Washington

Tomorrow 8 am to Monday 1 amRedtail surfperch

The bite peaks at 75. Water is 53°, close to the 55° redtail surfperch like best, and a solunar period lands on the window. Wind builds to 30 mph out of the south by today at 5:00 pm.

High Surf Warning until Sunday 10 pmHigh Wind Warning until Sunday 4 am
Log a trip here
Right now: 59 for redtail surfperch, marginalTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Redtail surfperch, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 591 pm
  2. 59
  3. 39
  4. 434 pm
  5. 18
  6. 18
  7. 187 pm
  8. 18
  9. 25
  10. 2510 pm
  11. 52
  12. 52Sun
  13. 451 am
  14. 48
  15. 48
  16. 484 am
  17. 48
  18. 45
  19. 647 am
  20. 71
  21. 71
  22. 7110 am
  23. 75
  24. 75
  25. 711 pm
  26. 71
  27. 71
  28. 754 pm
  29. 71
  30. 71
  31. 717 pm
  32. 71
  33. 71
  34. 7110 pm
  35. 75
  36. 75Mon
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now

Water
53°F

Redtail surfperch range 48–62°

Wind
18 mph

From the south-southeast · rough for small boats

Light
Daylight

Sunset 4:52 pm

Sky
Chance Light Rain

40% chance of rain

Air
62°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
5% lit

Waning crescent

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Washington regulations for these waters.

Redtail Surfperch

Redtail surfperch

Amphistichus rhodoterus

75Worth the tripTomorrow 8 am to Monday 1 am

Water

53°
38°48–62° · ideal 55°72°

Why

Right in redtail surfperch's ideal range. Redtail surfperch prefers incoming tide. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 1–15 ft down.

Keep

12 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Surfperch: 12/day (shiner perch 15), no minimum size, outside the bottomfish limit. Open year-round.

Verified Oct 21, 2026 · Washington

Last checked 17 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Mar–Aug. More on redtail surfperch

The water

  • Water temperature53°F
  • Barometer29.83 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today4:52 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow7:09 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 3:20 pm–4:20 pm
  • Major solunarTonight 10:20 pm–12:20 am
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 6:30 am–7:30 am

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Washington WDFW publishes a report for the state.

Licenses and rules: state fishery agencies · fish-consumption advisory

About this spot

Miles of open, drivable sand beach on the Grays Harbor peninsula. Redtail surfperch work the troughs on the incoming tide, best in spring and summer.

Nearby

Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Westport Light State Park8 mi · WashingtonBest tomorrow 10 am to Monday 1 amHigh Surf WarningHigh Wind Warning
75Worth the trip
Twin Harbors State Park11 mi · WashingtonBest tomorrow 9 am to Monday 1 amHigh Surf WarningHigh Wind Warning
75Worth the trip
Pacific Beach State Park14 mi · WashingtonBest now until 2 pmHigh Surf WarningHigh Wind Warning
82Worth the trip

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Ocean Shores?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Ocean Shores you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Ocean Shores?

Ocean Shores is listed on this site for 1 commonly-targeted species: Redtail Surfperch. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Ocean Shores?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Ocean Shores against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Ocean Shores have?

Ocean Shores has shoreline / wading access. There is no pier or boat ramp at this location.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Ocean Shores?

state agency regulations apply at Ocean Shores. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Ocean Shores tidal water?

Yes. Ocean Shores sits on tidal water with a NOAA tide station nearby. Today's high/low timing is in the tide chart on this page.