Offshore fishing out of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Tuna and offshore fishing from San Pedro, Long Beach and the LA harbors. The banks and islands in range, distances and how to plan the run.
Today at Long Beach
Updated Oct 31, 1:11 pm- Sunrise
- 7:10 am
- Sunset
- 6:02 pm
- Moon
- Waning gibbous, 73% lit
Tides
| Sat | 3:47 am | High | 3.6 ft |
| Sat | 6:54 am | Low | 3.3 ft |
| Sat | 1:23 pm | High | 5.5 ft |
| Sat | 9:29 pm | Low | -0.1 ft |
| Sun | 4:05 am | High | 3.9 ft |
| Sun | 8:07 am | Low | 3.3 ft |
| Sun | 1:56 pm | High | 5.1 ft |
| Sun | 9:39 pm | Low | 0 ft |
NOAA tide station 9410660, feet above MLLW.
Water at the nearest spots
- Avalon Bank20 nm S74°F
- 14 Mile Bank23 nm SSE73°F
- Catalina Island24 nm SSW74°F
- 152 Spot30 nm S73°F
- 267 Spot33 nm SE74°F
- 277 Spot33 nm S74°F
Satellite water temperature. All spots →
Marine forecast
LA, Orange County and CatalinaMarine Weather StatementSW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft
- Tonight
- SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. Rain.
- Sun
- W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. Rain likely in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon.
- Sun Night
- W wind 15 to 25 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds.
- Mon
- E wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 14 seconds.
PZZ655 · Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands
Los Angeles and Long Beach boats have Catalina on their doorstep and some of the most interesting offshore water in Southern California behind it. Tuna don’t reach this far north every year, but in warm seasons they can be a short run away.
The harbors
San Pedro and Long Beach are the main jumping-off points, with public launch ramps (including Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro and the ramps around Alamitos Bay in Long Beach), bait receivers and sportfishing landings. Farther up the coast, Redondo and Marina del Rey add a few more miles to most offshore runs.
What’s in range
Straight-line nautical miles from Long Beach.
| Spot | Distance |
|---|---|
| Avalon Bank | 20 nm |
| 14 Mile Bank | 23 nm |
| Catalina Island | ~24 nm |
| 152 Spot | 30 nm |
| 277 Spot | 33 nm |
| 499 Spot | 39 nm |
| Mackerel Bank | 43 nm |
| The Snail | 45 nm |
| Santa Barbara Island | 45 nm |
| 474 Spot | 50 nm |
| San Clemente Island | 53 nm |
| Tanner Bank | 78 nm |
Where to look
- The back side of Catalina. The water off Catalina’s west end and back side, toward the 499, the Snail and the 474, sees tuna in warm years.
- Between Catalina and San Clemente Island. Mackerel Bank and the water around it can hold fish when warm water moves in.
- The 14 Mile Bank and the 152/277 area. Closer to home, between the mainland and Catalina.
- Santa Barbara Island. About 45 miles out, toward the outer waters.
When the fish are south
When the bite is off San Diego, it’s a long run from LA: 70 to 90 miles to the banks off Point Loma. Many LA anglers trailer down or book a San Diego sportboat for those stretches.
Work out your range with the rule of thirds →
Tips for LA and Long Beach
- Catalina first. It shelters you from the prevailing northwest wind for part of the run, and its back side is worth checking on the way out.
- Watch the channel traffic. The ports of LA and Long Beach have heavy commercial shipping. Keep a good lookout and stay clear of the traffic lanes.
- Plan the ride home. Afternoon wind across the Catalina channel can make the trip back rough.
Not for navigation. Distances are approximate straight lines. Check current CDFW rules before you go.