Bolsa Chica State Beach Tides November 2026 | Tide Charts & Tables | California Coast South, CA

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Wed) November 11, 2026

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Fri) November 13, 2026

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Sat) November 14, 2026

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Sun) November 15, 2026

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Mon) November 16, 2026

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Fri) November 20, 2026

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Chart for (Sat) November 21, 2026

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Calendar | November 2026

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Bolsa Chica State Beach Tide Table for November 2026

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
11/1 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/2 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/3 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/4 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/5 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/6 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/7 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/8 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/9 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/10 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/11 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/12 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/13 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/14 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/15 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/16 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/17 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/18 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/19 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/20 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/21 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/22 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/23 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/24 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/25 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/26 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/27 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/28 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/29 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/30 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM N/A 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11

Bolsa Chica State Beach Textual Tide Table for November 2026


Nov 1st (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 2nd (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 3rd (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 4th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 5th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 6th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 7th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 8th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 9th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 10th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 11th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 12th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 13th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 14th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 15th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 16th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 17th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 18th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 19th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 20th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 21st (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 22nd (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 23rd (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 24th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 25th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 26th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 27th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 28th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 29th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 30th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Bolsa Chica State Beach | Beach Hazards Statement

Last updated: June 11, 2026, 12:07 PM

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 11 at 11:31AM PDT until June 11 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...South swell from 190 degrees with a period of 15 to 16
seconds will generate surf of 4 to 6 feet with sets up to 8
feet along south-facing beaches. High rip current risk.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions with high rip current
and longshore current risk. If you become caught in a rip
current, yell for help. Remain calm and do not exhaust
yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have
to swim out of a rip current, SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE and back
toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim
directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Swell and surf will gradually subside
beginning Thursday with a shorter period, but will remain
elevated into Friday.

Effective: June 11, 2026, 6:31 PM

Expires: June 12, 2026, 3:00 AM

Marine Forecast (PZZ655)

PZZ655-120315-
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa
Catalina and Anacapa Islands-
728 AM PDT Thu Jun 11 2026

.TODAY...S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at
10 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog this morning.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 5 to 10 kt in the evening, becoming light. Seas
2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at
15 seconds. Patchy fog.
.FRI...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at
14 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt in the evening, becoming light.
Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and S 3 ft at
14 seconds. Patchy fog.
.SAT...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at
15 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and S
2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight.
.SUN...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at
15 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning.
.SUN NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and S
2 ft at 15 seconds.
.MON...Light winds, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 6 seconds and S 2 ft at
15 seconds.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt, becoming 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and S
2 ft at 14 seconds.

$$

Land Forecast (CAZ552)

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy this evening...becoming mostly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 62 to 65. Areas of winds southwest to 10 mph this evening becoming light.

FRIDAY: Partly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning...becoming mostly sunny. Highs 73 to 77 at the beaches to 77 to 81 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain. Areas of winds south to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 62 to 66. Areas of winds west to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning... becoming partly cloudy. Highs around 74 at the beaches to 75 to 79 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain. Areas of winds southwest to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 61 to 65. Areas of winds west 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming light.

SUNDAY: Patchy fog in the morning. Partly cloudy. Highs around 73 at the beaches to 74 to 78 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 61 to 64.

MONDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs around 73 at the beaches to 74 to 78 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain.

MONDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 61 to 64.

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs around 73 at the beaches to 74 to 78 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows 61 to 65.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 72 to 77.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 60 to 64.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs around 72 at the beaches to 73 to 76 farther inland and near higher coastal terrain.

Last updated: June 11, 2026, 12:07 PM

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Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Boat Launch (Other)

Public kayak and small boat launch in Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve with parking, trail access, and entry to the tidal wetlands and channels for paddling, bird watching, and exploring the reserve. No motorized boat ramp; strong tidal currents and shallow flats require caution for safe paddling and navigation.

Bolsa Chica State Beach Access (Other)

Public state beach in Huntington Beach with wide sandy shoreline, parking, restrooms, showers, picnic areas, and access for swimming, sunbathing, surfing, and low tide tide pool exploration on the rocky sections near the jetties. Views of Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve and Pacific Ocean; tidal changes expose rocks and sandbars so plan visits around low tide for safe beachcombing and water activities.

Bolsa Chica State Beach Pier and Shore Access (Other)

Public pier and shore access at Bolsa Chica State Beach with fishing from the pier, beach walking, and low tide tide pool viewing on the rocky areas near the inlet. Calm waters in the lagoon side for kayaking; tidal shifts expose extensive intertidal zones so check tides for safe pier and beach activities.

Bolsa Chica Wetlands Tide Pools (Other)

Tidal wetlands and mudflats at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve with boardwalk trails, observation platforms, and access for low tide tide pool viewing of crabs, snails, birds, and marine life in the channels. Birding hotspot with migratory species; extreme tidal range drains to mudflats at low tide so plan around low tide for safe exploration.