Monterey bay moss landing launch

Hoping to take my TI on the bay hoping to see whales etc.
I have never launch from Moss landing I am looking for tips from experienced.

Friday is my day

Thank you in  advance

Time your tides. Hella current ripping through there

Tides are pretty good for Friday. Launch before the low tide bottoms out @ 7am and return before high tide peaks @ 1:05pm. Returning after 2pm would be difficult because there will be a lot of water flowing out of the harbor as it goes from a high of 5.4ft @ 1:05pm to a low of 0.08ft @ 8pm...that’s a pretty big tidal swing.