Courtenay tides today
- Tide now 11.8 ft ↓ falling · low 2:06 am (1.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 7:50–8:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 53 °F smooth · 2.5 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 46 °F from the SSW, gusts 14 · light rain
- Sun 8:03 am–6:04 pm 10 h 1 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:16 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:16 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:30–4:10 pm great day · 9/10
- Strong wind warning · Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo, south of Nanaimo: winds of 20 to 33 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today in Courtenay there are high tides at 8:42 am (16.2 ft) and 6:43 pm (14.9 ft) and low tides at 1:22 am and 2:03 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:06 am. The sun rises at 8:03 am and sets at 6:04 pm: 10 h 1 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:16 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:03 am to 4:03 am and from 2:35 pm to 4:35 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph). Light rain, 46 °F.
Fishing in Courtenay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 8:42 am, coefficient 89
- Sunrise at 8:03 am
- Falling pressure (−0.12 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:40 am to 8:50 am, combines the 8:42 am high tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 5:40 pm to 6:40 pm, with the 6:43 pm high tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, with the 2:03 pm low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, Chinook salmon, lingcod and market squid. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Chinook salmon. What you can catch
Beach day in Courtenay
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.1 ft waves
- Low tide at 2:03 pm: more sand
- Feels like 46 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.1 ft
0.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 53 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:22 am
Low tide at 1:22 am and 2:03 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:42 am and 6:43 pm.
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 Courtenay
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- Little Mexico 3.5 mi · SE
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Tides in Courtenay
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:22 am 1.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:42 am 16.2 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 2:03 pm 11.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:43 pm 14.9 ft · coef. 87
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 53 min to low tide at 2:06 am.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 8:42 am high tide and 87 for the 6:43 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 14.9 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 January 4 (17.7 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-0.4 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 91, 14.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 37, 9.5 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 | 8:03 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 1:22 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 8:42 am · 16.2 ft | Low tide 2:03 pm · 11.1 ft | High tide 6:43 pm · 14.9 ft | Coef. 89 | 91% | Major periods 2:03 am · 2:35 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 8:04 am · 6:02 pm | Low tide 2:06 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 9:37 am · 16.2 ft | Low tide 2:58 pm · 11.5 ft | High tide 7:26 pm · 14.6 ft | Coef. 84 | 83% | Major periods 3:08 am · 3:40 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:06 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 2:55 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 10:37 am · 16.0 ft | Low tide 4:01 pm · 11.6 ft | High tide 8:16 pm · 14.0 ft | Coef. 76 | 73% | Major periods 4:12 am · 4:43 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:08 am · 5:59 pm | Low tide 3:49 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 11:40 am · 15.7 ft | Low tide 5:16 pm · 11.4 ft | High tide 9:16 pm · 13.2 ft | Coef. 68 | 62% | Major periods 5:14 am · 5:43 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:09 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 4:50 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 12:42 pm · 15.5 ft | Low tide 6:41 pm · 10.8 ft | High tide 10:36 pm · 12.3 ft | Coef. 61 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:11 am · 6:38 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:11 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 5:57 am · 4.4 ft | High tide 1:38 pm · 15.5 ft | Low tide 7:58 pm · 9.7 ft | — | Coef. 60 | 40% | Major periods 7:03 am · 7:28 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:13 am · 5:54 pm | High tide 12:25 am · 11.7 ft | Low tide 7:07 am · 5.5 ft | High tide 2:25 pm · 15.6 ft | Low tide 8:59 pm · 8.2 ft | Coef. 63 | 29% | Major periods 7:52 am · 8:15 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 Comox station (TICON-4), 3.1 mi from Courtenay. 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 Courtenay
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 1.8 ft with a period of 3 s, from the southeast (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 warmer than normal for late October (+1.7 °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 9:09 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 46131. Data Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (data license), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Courtenay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (2:03 pm): little current from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
- 0.1 ft swell at 1 s from the north: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:22 am (1:07–1:40 am), high tide 8:42 am (8:20–9:10 am), low tide 2:03 pm (1:30–2:30 pm) and high tide 6:43 pm (6:10–7:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.46 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 52.7 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:37 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:16 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 pm to 3:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 8:00 am to 9:40 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak 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
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- Nanoose 3.0 mi
- Laurel Whalen 3.0 mi
- HMCS Eastview 3.0 mi
- Blue (or Black 3.0 mi
- Qualicum 3.0 mi
- Melanope 3.0 mi
- HMCS Dunver 3.0 mi
- Forest Friend 3.0 mi
- Jáji7em and Kw'ulh Marine Park [a.k.a. Sandy Island Marine Park] 7.7 mi
- Pacific Pro Dive 0.7 mi
- UB Diving 0.8 mi
- Pacific Divers Scuba Club - Comox, BC 4.2 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Weather in Courtenay
Now in Courtenay
- Low / high
- 41 / 49 °F
- Rain
- 0.07 in · 46%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 44 °F
- Visibility
- 8.2 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- 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 (+0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.05 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 | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light rain |
| Temperature | 44° | 42° | 41° | 42° | 48° | 49° | 46° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 WSW | 2 NW | 5 W | 4 SW | 2 E | 4 SE | 4 SE | 4 S |
| Gusts | 7 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 14 |
| Waves | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.5 ft | 1.2 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 |
- 9:00 pm 46° 4 S 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 44° 3 WSW 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 44° 4 W 1.7 ft
- 6:00 am 40° 5 WSW 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 42° 3 SW 1.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 46° 4 S 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 45° 3 NW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 43° 5 NW 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 41 / 49 °F | 8 mph SW | 1.6 ft | 8:42 am · 6:43 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 38 / 46 °F | 6 mph WNW | 1.8 ft | 9:37 am · 7:26 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 36 / 47 °F | 6 mph NNW | 0.6 ft | 10:37 am · 8:16 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 37 / 48 °F | 4 mph E | 0.5 ft | 11:40 am · 9:16 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 34 / 49 °F | 11 mph SSE | 0.1 ft | 12:42 pm · 10:36 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 39 / 50 °F | 8 mph SE | 0.8 ft | 1:38 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 39 / 52 °F | 4 mph SSW | 0.6 ft | 12:25 am · 2:25 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 38 / 52 °F | 3 mph SSE | 0.1 ft | 2:17 am · 3:03 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 52 °F | 4 mph SE | 0.4 ft | 3:46 am · 3:33 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 50 °F | 11 mph SE | 0.9 ft | 4:58 am · 3:59 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 49 °F | 13 mph SE | 3.9 ft | 5:59 am · 4:23 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 43 / 53 °F | 13 mph SE | 3.1 ft | 6:50 am · 4:46 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 50 / 52 °F | 19 mph SE | 4.6 ft | 7:36 am · 5:10 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 58 °F | 16 mph SE | 4.4 ft | 8:17 am · 5:37 pm |
- Thu 29 Snow 38° / 46° 1.8 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 36° / 47° 0.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 37° / 48° 0.5 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 34° / 49° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 39° / 50° 0.8 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 39° / 52° 0.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 38° / 52° 0.1 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: a bit warmer, normal rain and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.9 °F; normal high: 53 °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 9:09 pm (local time).
The sun in Courtenay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:52 am
- Full dark 7:15 pm
- Civil dawn 7:29 am
- Civil dusk 6:37 pm
- Solar noon 1:04 pm (27° high)
- Daylight 10 h 1 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:18 pm
- Full dark 7:15 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,387 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Courtenay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:03–4:03 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:35–4:35 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:22 am–12:22 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:46–7:46 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 Courtenay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- K Float 3.7 mi
- Ellenor Road 4.9 mi
- Jetty 3.0 mi
- Jetty 3.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 3.1 mi
- Royston Small Craft Boat Launch 3.9 mi
- Courtenay Slough Marina 0.4 mi
- Courtenay Marina 0.5 mi
- Comox Bay Marina 3.1 mi
- Gas N Go Marine 3.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Tides near CourtenayTides nearby
- Comox2.6 mi
- Royston3.4 mi
- Union Bay8.6 mi
- Denman Island Trust Area13 mi
- Denman Island13 mi
- Oyster River14 mi
- Fanny Bay16 mi
- Hornby Island18 mi
- Van Anda20 mi
- Bowser22 mi
Courtenay at a glance
- Town or city of about 28,420 people. Coordinates: 49.687° N, 124.994° W.
- It is 114 mi northwest of Victoria, the main place in British Columbia. The sun rises 9 min later and sets 4 min later than in Victoria.
- The nearest tide station, Comox, is 3.1 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Comox Wharf (3.2 mi).
Questions about CourtenayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Courtenay?
Today in Courtenay there are high tides at 8:42 am (16.2 ft) and 6:43 pm (14.9 ft) and low tides at 1:22 am and 2:03 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Courtenay?
At 6:04 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Courtenay?
At 8:04 am. First light comes at 6:53 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 2:03–4:03 am, Minor 11:22 am–12:22 pm, Major 2:35–4:35 pm, Minor 6:46–7:46 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Courtenay?
Light rain, from 41 °F to 49 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph) and a 46% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Courtenay?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 2.5 s from the southeast. The water is 52.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Courtenay?
The best time to visit Courtenay is from July to August: highs of 75 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 8 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: Comox 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).