Bella Bella tides today
- Tide now 16.7 ft ↓ falling · low 9:30 pm (1.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:50–3:40 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 49 °F smooth · 5.5 s from the west
- Wind · air 11 mph · 48 °F from the ENE, gusts 26 · clear sky
- Sun 8:21 am–6:11 pm 9 h 50 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:11 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:11 pm
- Best time to dive 2:00–3:20 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Bella Bella there are high tides at 3:03 am (14.1 ft) and 2:40 pm (16.8 ft) and low tides at 8:36 am and 9:30 pm. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:30 pm. The sun rises at 8:21 am and sets at 6:11 pm: 9 h 50 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:11 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:17 am to 4:17 am and from 2:49 pm to 4:49 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (11 mph). Clear sky, 48 °F.
Fishing in Bella Bella today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 3:03 am, coefficient 93
- Major period 2:17–4:17 am
- Falling pressure (−0.19 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 93 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 am to 4:00 am, combines the 3:03 am high tide, a major period, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 7:50 am to 9:30 am, with the 8:36 am low tide, sunrise, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:50 pm to 3:40 pm, with the 2:40 pm high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: black rockfish, coho salmon, lingcod and Pacific halibut. What you can catch
Beach day in Bella Bella
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.8 ft waves
- Low tide at 8:36 am: more sand
- Feels like 39 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 49 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.8 ft
0.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 49 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 9:30 pm
Low tide at 8:36 am and 9:30 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:03 am and 2:40 pm. Coefficient 93 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Bella Bella
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Tides in Bella Bella
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:03 am 14.1 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 8:36 am 5.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:40 pm 16.8 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Next low tide 9:30 pm 1.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 36 min to low tide at 9:30 pm.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 3:03 am high tide and 91 for the 2:40 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 15.5 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 24 (17.6 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-0.1 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above lower low water, large tide (LLWLT), the zero of Canadian charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. LLWLT
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 95, 15.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 33, 6.7 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 8:21 am · 6:11 pm | High tide 3:03 am · 14.1 ft | Low tide 8:36 am · 5.9 ft | High tide 2:40 pm · 16.8 ft | Low tide 9:30 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 93 | 91% | Major periods 2:17 am · 2:49 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 8:23 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 3:52 am · 13.7 ft | Low tide 9:21 am · 6.5 ft | High tide 3:25 pm · 16.3 ft | Low tide 10:21 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 87 | 83% | Major periods 3:21 am · 3:53 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:25 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 4:46 am · 13.1 ft | Low tide 10:13 am · 7.1 ft | High tide 4:16 pm · 15.5 ft | Low tide 11:16 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 77 | 73% | Major periods 4:25 am · 4:57 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:27 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 5:48 am · 12.6 ft | Low tide 11:17 am · 7.6 ft | High tide 5:17 pm · 14.5 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 62% | Major periods 5:27 am · 5:56 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:28 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 12:20 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 7:00 am · 12.4 ft | Low tide 12:37 pm · 7.8 ft | High tide 6:31 pm · 13.5 ft | Coef. 58 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:24 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:30 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 1:30 am · 4.0 ft | High tide 8:16 am · 12.6 ft | Low tide 2:06 pm · 7.4 ft | High tide 7:59 pm · 12.9 ft | Coef. 55 | 40% | Major periods 7:16 am · 7:41 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:32 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 2:42 am · 4.4 ft | High tide 9:21 am · 13.2 ft | Low tide 3:27 pm · 6.5 ft | High tide 9:23 pm · 12.7 ft | Coef. 61 | 29% | Major periods 8:05 am · 8:28 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above LLWLT. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Bella Bella station (TICON-4), 0.3 mi from Bella Bella. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Bella Bella
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 3.4 ft with a period of 5 s, from the south (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.5 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:54 pm (local time).
Diving in Bella Bella today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (8:36 am): little current from 8:10 am to 9:00 am
- 0.5 ft swell at 6 s from the west-southwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 3:03 am (2:40–3:30 am), low tide 8:36 am (8:10–9:00 am), high tide 2:40 pm (2:20–3:00 pm) and low tide 9:30 pm (9:10–9:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 48.6 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:46 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:11 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:20 am to 9:40 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 2:00 pm to 3:20 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Bella Bella.
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Weather in Bella Bella
Now in Bella Bella
- Low / high
- 35 / 49 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 1%
- Humidity
- 37%
- Dew pointDew point
- 23 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 37° | 36° | 36° | 38° | 47° | 48° | 45° | 41° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 ENE | 4 ENE | 5 ENE | 7 ENE | 10 ENE | 11 ENE | 11 ENE | 11 ENE |
| Gusts | 6 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 48° 11 ENE 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 45° 11 ENE 0.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 41° 11 ENE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 41° 10 ENE 0.8 ft
- 3:00 am 40° 10 ENE 0.8 ft
- 6:00 am 39° 10 ENE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 39° 9 ENE 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 46° 9 ENE 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 35 / 49 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 3:03 am · 2:40 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 37 / 49 °F | 11 mph ENE | 0.8 ft | 3:52 am · 3:25 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 33 / 51 °F | 7 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | 4:46 am · 4:16 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 34 / 54 °F | 5 mph E | 0.3 ft | 5:48 am · 5:17 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 35 / 48 °F | 7 mph E | 2.2 ft | 7:00 am · 6:31 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 51 °F | 17 mph SSE | 3.4 ft | 8:16 am · 7:59 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 53 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.9 ft | 9:21 am · 9:23 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 38 / 55 °F | 7 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 10:13 am · 10:34 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 39 / 50 °F | 7 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 10:57 am · 11:33 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 46 / 49 °F | 4 mph ENE | 2.3 ft | 11:35 am | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 51 °F | 9 mph ESE | — | 12:23 am · 12:11 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 43 / 49 °F | 9 mph ESE | — | 1:08 am · 12:44 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 54 °F | 11 mph E | — | 1:49 am · 1:17 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 56 °F | 16 mph ESE | — | 2:27 am · 1:49 pm |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 37° / 49° 0.8 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 33° / 51° 0.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 34° / 54° 0.3 ft
- Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 35° / 48° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 43° / 51° 3.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 41° / 53° 1.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 38° / 55° 0.9 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.6 °F; normal high: 51 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Bella Bella
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:06 am
- Full dark 7:26 pm
- Civil dawn 7:46 am
- Civil dusk 6:46 pm
- Solar noon 1:16 pm (25° high)
- Daylight 9 h 50 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:21 pm
- Full dark 7:26 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,174 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bella Bella
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:17–4:17 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:49–4:49 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:52 am–12:52 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:41–7:41 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 1:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 12:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 4:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 7:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Bella Bella
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Nearest lighthouse
Dryad Point Lighthouse 2.1 mi northeast
- Light
- Light that goes dark once every 5 s; white or red depending on where you see it from · Oc WR 5s
- Range
- 7 nautical miles (8.1 mi)
- Light height
- 39 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 28 ft
- Built
- 1899
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Bella BellaTides nearby
- Campbell Island0.4 mi
- Old Bella Bella1.2 mi
- Shearwater2.4 mi
- Martin Valley22 mi
- Ocean Falls23 mi
- Namu24 mi
- Klemtu33 mi
- Hakai35 mi
- Rivers Inlet50 mi
- Oweekeno51 mi
Bella Bella at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,193 people. Coordinates: 52.163° N, 128.144° W.
- It is 333 mi northwest of Victoria, the main place in British Columbia. The sun rises 28 min later and sets 11 min later than in Victoria.
- The nearest tide station, Bella Bella, is 0.3 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Ormidale Harbour (2.4 mi), Kliktsoatli Harbour (2.7 mi), Kynumpt Harbour (3.2 mi).
Questions about Bella BellaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bella Bella?
Today in Bella Bella there are high tides at 3:03 am (14.1 ft) and 2:40 pm (16.8 ft) and low tides at 8:36 am and 9:30 pm. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in Bella Bella?
At 6:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:46 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bella Bella?
At 8:23 am. First light comes at 7:08 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 12:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:17–4:17 am, Minor 11:52 am–12:52 pm, Major 2:49–4:49 pm, Minor 6:41–7:41 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Bella Bella?
Overcast, from 35 °F to 49 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (11 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bella Bella?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 5.5 s from the west. The water is 48.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bella Bella?
The best time to visit Bella Bella is from July to August: highs of 65 °F, about 12 rainy days a month and 6 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Bella Bella station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).