Balboa Pier, Newport Beach is a tidal station located in Balboa Pier, Newport Beach, CA. Tides here are mixed - two unequal high and low tides each day, with a mean tidal range of approximately 4 feet. The tidal movement through this area creates productive inshore fishing conditions, particularly during moving tides when bait is pushed through channels, creek mouths, and flats.
The best fishing at Balboa Pier, Newport Beach is typically the 2 hours before and after each high or low tide, when currents are actively moving bait. Our fishing score combines tide phase, solunar periods, and weather to give you a daily fishing grade so you can plan the best time to be on the water.
Common species near Balboa Pier, Newport Beach include California Halibut, Striped Bass, White Seabass, Yellowtail, and Rockfish. Check the species cards above for current regulations, best baits, and tide timing for each fish.