Aug 01 5:50 AM
Fishmaster: Scott Kitayama / scottkitayama@gmail.com
Location: Palm Beach
Target Species: Surf Perch and Stripers
Gear: 6-8wt. Rods with full sinking lines or shooting heads to match the rod. Polarized glasses (safety),
Mandatory Accessories: Wader Belt & Stripping Basket
(If a basket is needed, some maybe available to borrow or purchase. Please contact the Fishmaster ahead of time. Also there are many DIY Stripping Basket making tutorials online)
Single, double & triple fly rigs
Clousers to sand crabs
Directions: Take W. Beach St. in Watsonville towards Pajaro Dunes. Park at the end of W. Beach St. on the right side of the road outside of the entrance to Pajaro Dunes.
Tides for Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay August 1, 2026.
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible
Sa 1 Low 6:52 AM 0.0 6:14 AM Set 9:14 AM 95
1 High 1:35 PM 4.3 8:15 PM Rise 9:56 PM
1 Low 6:49 PM 2.3
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Posted on August 1st, 2026