Bella Coola tides today
- Tide now 14.4 ft ↓ falling · low 9:33 pm (1.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:50–4:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Wind · air 2 mph · 41 °F from the NE, gusts 15 · clear sky
- Sun 8:16 am–6:05 pm 9 h 49 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:04 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:04 pm
- Pressure 30.01 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
- Coefficient 93 spring tides · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 2:11–4:11 am today's activity: high
Today in Bella Coola there are high tides at 3:06 am (15.2 ft) and 2:49 pm (17.8 ft) and low tides at 8:44 am and 9:33 pm. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:33 pm. The sun rises at 8:16 am and sets at 6:05 pm: 9 h 49 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:04 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:11 am to 4:11 am and from 2:43 pm to 4:43 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a light air from the northeast (2 mph). Clear sky, 41 °F.
Fishing in Bella Coola today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 3:06 am, coefficient 93
- Major period 2:11–4:11 am
- Falling pressure (−0.14 inHg in 24 h) and almost no wind
- 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, 2:10 am to 4:10 am, combines the 3:06 am high tide, a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 7:40 am to 9:10 am, with the 8:44 am low tide and sunrise. Also worth a try from 2:40 pm to 3:50 pm, with the 2:49 pm high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, Chinook salmon and black rockfish. What you can catch
Tides in Bella Coola
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:06 am 15.2 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 8:44 am 6.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:49 pm 17.8 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Next low tide 9:33 pm 1.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 45 min to low tide at 9:33 pm.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 3:06 am high tide and 90 for the 2:49 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 16.6 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 (18.5 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (0.0 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, 16.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 33, 7.1 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 | 8:16 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 3:06 am · 15.2 ft | Low tide 8:44 am · 6.0 ft | High tide 2:49 pm · 17.8 ft | Low tide 9:33 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 93 | 91% | Major periods 2:11 am · 2:43 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 8:18 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 3:55 am · 14.7 ft | Low tide 9:30 am · 6.7 ft | High tide 3:34 pm · 17.3 ft | Low tide 10:23 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 86 | 83% | Major periods 3:15 am · 3:47 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:20 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 4:48 am · 14.0 ft | Low tide 10:23 am · 7.3 ft | High tide 4:25 pm · 16.4 ft | Low tide 11:17 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 77 | 73% | Major periods 4:19 am · 4:51 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:22 am · 5:59 pm | High tide 5:48 am · 13.5 ft | Low tide 11:26 am · 7.9 ft | High tide 5:26 pm · 15.4 ft | — | Coef. 66 | 62% | Major periods 5:21 am · 5:50 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:23 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 12:20 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 6:57 am · 13.2 ft | Low tide 12:44 pm · 8.1 ft | High tide 6:40 pm · 14.4 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:18 am · 6:45 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:25 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 1:32 am · 4.4 ft | High tide 8:13 am · 13.4 ft | Low tide 2:11 pm · 7.8 ft | High tide 8:07 pm · 13.8 ft | Coef. 55 | 40% | Major periods 7:11 am · 7:35 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:27 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 2:48 am · 4.8 ft | High tide 9:21 am · 14.0 ft | Low tide 3:30 pm · 6.8 ft | High tide 9:30 pm · 13.7 ft | Coef. 60 | 29% | Major periods 7:59 am · 8:22 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 Coola station (TICON-4), 2.0 mi from Bella Coola. 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 Coola
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Bella Coola: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:48 pm (local time).
Weather in Bella Coola
Now in Bella Coola
- Low / high
- 27 / 43 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 18%
- Clouds
- 11%
- Humidity
- 66%
- Dew pointDew point
- 31 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- 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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 inHg. 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 38° | 37° | 38° | 39° | 42° | 43° | 38° | 29° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 ENE | 2 ENE | 3 NE | 4 NE | 4 NE | 3 NE | 2 NE | 2 ENE |
| Gusts | 9 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
| 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 |
- 6:00 pm 38° 2 NE
- 9:00 pm 29° 2 ENE
- 12:00 am 26° 2 E
- 3:00 am 25° 3 E
- 6:00 am 23° 3 E
- 9:00 am 26° 3 E
- 12:00 pm 40° 3 ENE
- 3:00 pm 43° 3 NE
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 27 / 43 °F | 4 mph NE | 3:06 am · 2:49 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 22 / 43 °F | 4 mph ENE | 3:55 am · 3:34 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 19 / 46 °F | 2 mph E | 4:48 am · 4:25 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 32 / 49 °F | 3 mph SE | 5:48 am · 5:26 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 30 / 49 °F | 4 mph SE | 6:57 am · 6:40 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 49 °F | 6 mph SSE | 8:13 am · 8:07 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 39 / 51 °F | 5 mph SSE | 9:21 am · 9:30 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 37 / 52 °F | 2 mph E | 10:15 am · 10:38 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 53 °F | 2 mph ESE | 11:00 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 49 / 51 °F | 2 mph ESE | 11:39 am | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 51 °F | 3 mph SE | 12:24 am · 12:16 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 41 / 47 °F | 3 mph SE | 1:07 am · 12:50 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 40 / 53 °F | 3 mph ESE | 1:47 am · 1:23 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 58 °F | 6 mph SE | 2:25 am · 1:56 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 22° / 43° 4 mph
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 19° / 46° 2 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 32° / 49° 3 mph
- Sun 1 Drizzle 30° / 49° 4 mph
- Mon 2 Rain 46° / 49° 6 mph
- Tue 3 Light rain 39° / 51° 5 mph
- Wed 4 Overcast 37° / 52° 2 mph
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 (−1.8 °F; normal high: 45 °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 4:48 pm (local time).
The sun in Bella Coola
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:01 am
- Full dark 7:20 pm
- Civil dawn 7:41 am
- Civil dusk 6:40 pm
- Solar noon 1:11 pm (24° high)
- Daylight 9 h 49 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:15 pm
- Full dark 7:20 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,268 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bella Coola
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:11–4:11 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:43–4:43 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:48 am–12:48 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:34–7:34 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 Coola
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near Bella CoolaTides nearby
All places in British Columbia, A to Z (526) →Bella Coola at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,163 people. Coordinates: 52.372° N, 126.754° W.
- It is 310 mi northwest of Victoria, the main place in British Columbia. The sun rises 23 min later and sets 4 min later than in Victoria.
- The nearest tide station, Bella Coola, is 1.9 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about Bella CoolaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bella Coola?
Today in Bella Coola there are high tides at 3:06 am (15.2 ft) and 2:49 pm (17.8 ft) and low tides at 8:44 am and 9:33 pm. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in Bella Coola?
At 6:05 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:40 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bella Coola?
At 8:18 am. First light comes at 7:02 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 2:11–4:11 am, Minor 11:48 am–12:48 pm, Major 2:43–4:43 pm, Minor 6:34–7:34 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Bella Coola?
Overcast, from 27 °F to 43 °F, with a light air from the northeast (2 mph) and a 18% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Bella Coola?
The best time to visit Bella Coola is from July to August: highs of 67 °F, about 13 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 Coola 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).