Halfmoon Bay tides today
- Tide now 6.9 ft ↓ falling · low 1:59 am (1.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 8:30–10:30 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.9 ft · 54 °F slight · 3.0 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 45 °F from the E, gusts 21 · drizzle
- Sun 7:58 am–6:00 pm 10 h 2 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:12 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:12 pm
- Diving tomorrow 2:10–4:10 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 Halfmoon Bay there are high tides at 8:35 am (15.7 ft) and 6:39 pm (14.4 ft) and low tides at 1:14 am and 1:55 pm. Tide coefficient 90. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:59 am. The sun rises at 7:58 am and sets at 6:00 pm: 10 h 2 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:12 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:59 am to 3:59 am and from 2:31 pm to 4:31 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.9 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east (9 mph). Drizzle, 45 °F.
Fishing in Halfmoon Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 8:35 am, coefficient 90
- Sunrise at 7:58 am
- Falling pressure (−0.10 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 90 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:40 am to 8:40 am, combines the 8:35 am high tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also worth a try from 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm, with the 6:39 pm high tide and sunset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, lingcod, Chinook salmon and market squid. What you can catch
Beach day in Halfmoon Bay
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Cross-shore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- Low tide at 1:55 pm: more sand
- Feels like 47 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 54 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 7 mph
Cross-shore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:14 am
Low tide at 1:14 am and 1:55 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:35 am and 6:39 pm. Coefficient 90 (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 Halfmoon Bay
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- Welcome Beach 1.3 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Pebbly Beach 2.6 mi · SW
- Gill Beach 3.7 mi · SW
- West Shore Beach 3.8 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Backhouse Road Beach 4.0 mi · NW
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Halfmoon Bay
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:14 am 1.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:35 am 15.7 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 1:55 pm 10.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:39 pm 14.4 ft · coef. 88
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 11 min to low tide at 1:59 am.
Tide coefficient 90 for the 8:35 am high tide and 88 for the 6:39 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 14.5 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 January 4 (17.4 ft) and the lowest, on May 18 (-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 92, 14.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 38, 9.3 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 | 7:58 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 1:14 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 8:35 am · 15.7 ft | Low tide 1:55 pm · 10.9 ft | High tide 6:39 pm · 14.4 ft | Coef. 90 | 91% | Major periods 1:59 am · 2:31 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 8:00 am · 5:58 pm | Low tide 1:59 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 9:31 am · 15.8 ft | Low tide 2:51 pm · 11.3 ft | High tide 7:22 pm · 14.1 ft | Coef. 85 | 83% | Major periods 3:03 am · 3:36 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:01 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 2:48 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 10:31 am · 15.6 ft | Low tide 3:57 pm · 11.4 ft | High tide 8:12 pm · 13.5 ft | Coef. 77 | 73% | Major periods 4:08 am · 4:39 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:03 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 3:43 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 11:35 am · 15.3 ft | Low tide 5:16 pm · 11.2 ft | High tide 9:13 pm · 12.7 ft | Coef. 68 | 62% | Major periods 5:09 am · 5:38 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:05 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 4:43 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 12:38 pm · 15.2 ft | Low tide 6:45 pm · 10.6 ft | High tide 10:32 pm · 11.9 ft | Coef. 61 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:06 am · 6:33 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:06 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 5:51 am · 4.4 ft | High tide 1:35 pm · 15.1 ft | Low tide 8:00 pm · 9.5 ft | — | Coef. 60 | 40% | Major periods 6:59 am · 7:23 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:08 am · 5:50 pm | High tide 12:21 am · 11.3 ft | Low tide 7:01 am · 5.5 ft | High tide 2:22 pm · 15.2 ft | Low tide 8:58 pm · 8.1 ft | Coef. 63 | 29% | Major periods 7:47 am · 8:10 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 Halfmoon Bay station (TICON-4), 0.2 mi from Halfmoon Bay. 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 Halfmoon Bay
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.2 ft with a period of 3 s, from the east-southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 52.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.3 °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 10:48 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 46146. Data Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (data license), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Halfmoon Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (1:55 pm): little current from 1:20 pm to 2:30 pm
- 0.1 ft swell at 2 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:14 am (12:59–1:30 am), high tide 8:35 am (8:10–9:00 am), low tide 1:55 pm (1:20–2:30 pm) and high tide 6:39 pm (6:10–7:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.69 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.6 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:33 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:12 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:40 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 9:30 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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- Welcome Pass Recreation Site 1.9 mi
- Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park 2.3 mi
- Sechelt Inlets Marine Provincial Park - Piper Point Site 5.4 mi
- Sechelt Inlets Marine Provincial Park - Skaiakos Point Site 6.4 mi
- Sechelt Inlets Marine Provincial Park - Halfway Beach Site 7.1 mi
- Sechelt Inlets Marine Provincial Park - Kunechin Point Site 9.2 mi
- Garden Bay Marine Provincial Park 9.9 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
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Weather in Halfmoon Bay
Now in Halfmoon Bay
- Low / high
- 41 / 50 °F
- Rain
- 0.33 in · 75%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 69%
- Dew pointDew point
- 35 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 19
- 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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.06 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 rain | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle |
| Temperature | 44° | 44° | 42° | 42° | 49° | 50° | 45° | 45° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NNE | 6 NNW | 2 W | 2 N | 2 S | 5 ESE | 6 ENE | 8 E |
| Gusts | 9 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 19 |
| Waves | 0.2 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.5 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.27 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 45° 9 ESE 1.8 ft
- 3:00 am 45° 11 E 1.7 ft
- 6:00 am 45° 6 E 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 45° 7 ESE 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 47° 11 E 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 46° 4 ESE 1.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 45° 8 NE 0.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 42° 7 ENE 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 41 / 50 °F | 10 mph E | 1.9 ft | 8:35 am · 6:39 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 41 / 47 °F | 12 mph E | 2.2 ft | 9:31 am · 7:22 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 40 / 47 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.7 ft | 10:31 am · 8:12 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 40 / 49 °F | 6 mph N | 0.8 ft | 11:35 am · 9:13 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 40 / 49 °F | 9 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 12:38 pm · 10:32 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 50 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 1:35 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 44 / 51 °F | 4 mph E | 1.0 ft | 12:21 am · 2:22 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 52 °F | 4 mph E | 0.7 ft | 2:16 am · 3:00 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 52 °F | 4 mph ESE | 0.6 ft | 3:45 am · 3:31 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 50 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.5 ft | 4:56 am · 3:57 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 50 °F | 9 mph ESE | — | 5:55 am · 4:21 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 45 / 54 °F | 9 mph ESE | — | 6:45 am · 4:44 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 57 °F | 12 mph E | — | 7:30 am · 5:07 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 66 °F | 11 mph ESE | — | 8:10 am · 5:33 pm |
- Thu 29 Light rain 41° / 47° 2.2 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 40° / 47° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 40° / 49° 0.8 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 40° / 49° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 42° / 50° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 44° / 51° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 43° / 52° 0.7 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.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 10:48 pm (local time).
The sun in Halfmoon Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:47 am
- Full dark 7:11 pm
- Civil dawn 7:25 am
- Civil dusk 6:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:59 pm (27° high)
- Daylight 10 h 2 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:14 pm
- Full dark 7:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,461 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Halfmoon Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:59–3:59 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:31–4:31 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:16 am–12:16 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:42–7:42 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 Halfmoon Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Trail Bay Pier 7.5 mi
- Jetty 7.4 mi
- Jetty 8.0 mi
- Trout Lake 1.5 mi
- Crowston Lake 3.4 mi
- Coopers Green Boat Ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 7.1 mi
- Boat ramp 8.1 mi
- Tillicum Bay Marina 6.6 mi
- Headwater Marina 9.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Nearest lighthouse
Merry Island Lighthouse 3.1 mi south
- Light
- A white flash every 15 s · Fl W 15s
- Range
- 17 nautical miles (20 mi)
- Light height
- 59 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 39 ft
- Built
- 1902
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Halfmoon BayTides nearby
- Welcome Beach2.4 mi
- Sechelt7.2 mi
- Madeira Park9.0 mi
- South Pender Harbour9.2 mi
- Roberts Creek13 mi
- Fairwinds19 mi
- Gibsons20 mi
- Lantzville20 mi
- Langdale20 mi
- Nanoose Bay21 mi
Halfmoon Bay at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,800 people. Coordinates: 49.513° N, 123.909° W.
- It is 79 mi north of Victoria, the main place in British Columbia. The sun rises 5 min later and sets at the same time than in Victoria.
- The nearest tide station, Halfmoon Bay, is 0.2 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Smuggler Cove Marina (2.5 mi), Gill Beach (3.7 mi).
Questions about Halfmoon BayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Halfmoon Bay?
Today in Halfmoon Bay there are high tides at 8:35 am (15.7 ft) and 6:39 pm (14.4 ft) and low tides at 1:14 am and 1:55 pm. Tide coefficient 90.
What time is sunset today in Halfmoon Bay?
At 6:00 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Halfmoon Bay?
At 8:00 am. First light comes at 6:49 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 1:59–3:59 am, Minor 11:16 am–12:16 pm, Major 2:31–4:31 pm, Minor 6:42–7:42 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Halfmoon Bay?
Light rain, from 41 °F to 50 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east (9 mph) and a 75% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Halfmoon Bay?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.9 ft waves with a period of 3.0 s from the east-southeast. The water is 53.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Halfmoon Bay?
The best time to visit Halfmoon Bay is from July to August: highs of 71 °F, about 6 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: Halfmoon Bay 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).