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Pacific Beach State Park fishing conditions · Washington

Now until 2 pmRedtail surfperch

The bite peaks at 82. Water is 53°, close to the 55° redtail surfperch like best. Wind builds to 24 mph out of the south by tonight at 6:00 pm.

High Surf Warning until Sunday 10 pmHigh Wind Warning until Sunday 4 am
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Right now: 82 for redtail surfperch, worth the trip · inside the best windowTap 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. 821 pm
  2. 74
  3. 59
  4. 214 pm
  5. 3
  6. 3
  7. 387 pm
  8. 38
  9. 45
  10. 4510 pm
  11. 49
  12. 49Sun
  13. 451 am
  14. 48
  15. 45
  16. 604 am
  17. 60
  18. 68
  19. 727 am
  20. 71
  21. 71
  22. 7110 am
  23. 75
  24. 75
  25. 711 pm
  26. 71
  27. 63
  28. 654 pm
  29. 61
  30. 61
  31. 637 pm
  32. 63
  33. 63
  34. 7110 pm
  35. 75
  36. 75Mon
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now · best window

Water
53°F

Redtail surfperch range 48–62°

Wind
13 mph

From the south-southeast

Light
Daylight

Sunset 4:52 pm

Sky
Chance Light Rain

48% chance of rain

Air
58°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

82Worth the tripNow until 2 pm

Water

53°
38°48–62° · ideal 55°72°

Why

Right in redtail surfperch's ideal range. Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Redtail surfperch prefers incoming tide. 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 tomorrow7:10 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

An open sand beach on the north Washington coast. 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.

Ocean Shores14 mi · WashingtonBest tomorrow 8 am to Monday 1 amHigh Surf WarningHigh Wind Warning
75Worth the trip
Westport Light State Park22 mi · WashingtonBest tomorrow 10 am to Monday 1 amHigh Surf WarningHigh Wind Warning
75Worth the trip
Twin Harbors State Park25 mi · WashingtonBest tomorrow 9 am to Monday 1 amHigh Surf WarningHigh Wind Warning
75Worth the trip

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Pacific Beach State Park?

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

What fish are commonly targeted at Pacific Beach State Park?

Pacific Beach State Park 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 Pacific Beach State Park?

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 Pacific Beach State Park 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 Pacific Beach State Park have?

Pacific Beach State Park has shoreline / wading access. There is no pier or boat ramp at this location.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Pacific Beach State Park?

state agency regulations apply at Pacific Beach State Park. 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 Pacific Beach State Park tidal water?

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