Northern Currents
Fly fishing San Francisco's local waters
Built from NOAA, NWS, USGS, SFBOFS, Open-Meteo, and local spot feedback.
Bay-wide overview
Flood direction is the broad swing factor right now, so spots that do not like this push or lose their seam setup are sliding together. The board is mixed right now.
Look for flood-friendly current seams and protected coves, especially spots like The Crack and Five Palm Beach.
Seasonal backdrop: spring is prime Bay striper season.
Access
Hourly read
10:00 AM
Tide: Flood · moderate•Wind: Unavailable
Tide reference: NOAA San Francisco tide station, used here as a Chrissy Field read.
Sunset
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Top 10 spots
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Bay Tide
↗Flood · moderate
Selected spot at 10:00 AM
Ayala Cove
Shore & Boatcentral bay
71/100
Why this spot is reading this way
There is a fishable window here because Current speed is in the better range for this spot, and this flood push matches the way this spot tends to fish. The setup is workable, but the edge still feels moderate rather than standout.
This read reflects the selected timer hour above, not always the live right-now state.
What is working here
- Current speed is in the better range for this spot.
- This flood push matches the way this spot tends to fish.
- Wind should still be manageable for casting.
What is holding it back
- Nothing is badly wrong here, but there is not enough extra edge to push it higher.
Protected water that tends to hold clarity and stay fishable when wind builds. It is less current-dependent, but usually improves with subtle movement and lower light.