Hornby Island tides today
- Tide now 14.2 ft ↑ rising · high 6:44 pm (14.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:40–6:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 53 °F calm (rippled) · 1.8 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 48 °F from the ESE, gusts 11 · light drizzle
- Sun 8:01 am–6:03 pm 10 h 2 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:15 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:15 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:20–4:20 pm great day · 10/10
- 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 Hornby Island there are high tides at 8:51 am (15.7 ft) and 6:44 pm (14.8 ft) and low tides at 1:28 am and 2:03 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:44 pm. The sun rises at 8:01 am and sets at 6:03 pm: 10 h 2 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:15 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:02 am to 4:02 am and from 2:34 pm to 4:34 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (8 mph). Light drizzle, 48 °F.
Fishing in Hornby Island today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 8:51 am, coefficient 87
- Sunrise at 8:01 am
- Falling pressure (−0.10 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 87 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:50 am to 9:30 am, combines the 8:51 am high tide, sunrise, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:30 am to 2:30 am, with the 1:28 am low tide, a major period, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 5:40 pm to 6:40 pm, with the 6:44 pm high tide and sunset, though with rising pressure.
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 Hornby Island
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 0.3 ft waves
- Low tide at 2:03 pm: more sand
- Feels like 47 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.3 ft
0.3 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 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 1:28 am
Low tide at 1:28 am and 2:03 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:51 am and 6:44 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 Hornby Island
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- Little Tribune Beach 1.5 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Nudity allowed
- Big Tribune Beach 1.6 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Whaling Station Beach 2.9 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
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 Hornby Island
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:28 am 1.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:51 am 15.7 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 2:03 pm 11.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 6:44 pm 14.8 ft · coef. 85
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 18 min to high tide at 6:44 pm.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 8:51 am high tide and 85 for the 6:44 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 14.1 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 (17.6 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-0.3 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 9 to 11 (coefficient 89, 11.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 35, 9.1 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 | 8:01 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 1:28 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 8:51 am · 15.7 ft | Low tide 2:03 pm · 11.4 ft | High tide 6:44 pm · 14.8 ft | Coef. 87 | 91% | Major periods 2:02 am · 2:34 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 8:03 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 2:11 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 9:46 am · 15.8 ft | Low tide 2:59 pm · 11.8 ft | High tide 7:26 pm · 14.4 ft | Coef. 82 | 83% | Major periods 3:06 am · 3:39 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:04 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 2:58 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 10:45 am · 15.7 ft | Low tide 4:04 pm · 11.9 ft | High tide 8:15 pm · 13.9 ft | Coef. 74 | 73% | Major periods 4:11 am · 4:42 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:06 am · 5:58 pm | Low tide 3:50 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 11:46 am · 15.5 ft | Low tide 5:22 pm · 11.6 ft | High tide 9:15 pm · 13.1 ft | Coef. 66 | 62% | Major periods 5:12 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:08 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 4:49 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 12:46 pm · 15.4 ft | Low tide 6:47 pm · 10.9 ft | High tide 10:34 pm · 12.2 ft | Coef. 60 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:10 am · 6:36 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:09 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 5:55 am · 4.8 ft | High tide 1:40 pm · 15.3 ft | Low tide 8:03 pm · 9.7 ft | — | Coef. 58 | 40% | Major periods 7:02 am · 7:26 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:11 am · 5:53 pm | High tide 12:22 am · 11.5 ft | Low tide 7:06 am · 5.8 ft | High tide 2:26 pm · 15.4 ft | Low tide 9:03 pm · 8.3 ft | Coef. 62 | 29% | Major periods 7:50 am · 8:13 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 Hornby Island station (TICON-4), 2.4 mi from Hornby Island. 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 Hornby Island
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.1 ft
- Significant0.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the 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: 1.8 ft with a period of 4 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 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 5:27 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 Hornby Island today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (2:03 pm): little current from 1:30 pm to 2:40 pm
- 0.1 ft swell at 2 s from the north: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:28 am (1:10–1:43 am), high tide 8:51 am (8:20–9:20 am), low tide 2:03 pm (1:30–2:40 pm) and high tide 6:44 pm (6:10–7:10 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 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 6:36 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:15 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:40 pm to 3:40 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 8:00 am to 9:50 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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- Helliwell Provincial Park 3.6 mi
- Jáji7em and Kw'ulh Marine Park [a.k.a. Sandy Island Marine Park] 10 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 Hornby Island
Now in Hornby Island
- Low / high
- 42 / 50 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 43%
- Clouds
- 60%
- Humidity
- 78%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 12 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). 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 | Heavy drizzle | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle |
| Temperature | 44° | 43° | 42° | 43° | 49° | 50° | 47° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 W | 5 NW | 7 W | 4 NW | 2 NE | 9 SE | 8 SE | 12 SE |
| Gusts | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 17 |
| Waves | 0.2 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.4 ft | 1.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 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 47° 8 SE 0.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 46° 12 SE 1.0 ft
- 12:00 am 45° 11 ESE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 46° 11 SE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 17 ESE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 43° 9 ENE 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 46° 14 ENE 1.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 45° 11 ENE 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 42 / 50 °F | 13 mph SSE | 1.4 ft | 8:51 am · 6:44 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 43 / 46 °F | 17 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 9:46 am · 7:26 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 44 / 47 °F | 8 mph N | 0.5 ft | 10:45 am · 8:15 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 44 / 48 °F | 6 mph ENE | 0.5 ft | 11:46 am · 9:15 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 43 / 49 °F | 10 mph SSE | 0.1 ft | 12:46 pm · 10:34 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 49 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.5 ft | 1:40 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 51 °F | 5 mph ESE | 0.6 ft | 12:22 am · 2:26 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 51 °F | 3 mph SSE | 0.1 ft | 2:19 am · 3:04 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 47 / 50 °F | 4 mph SE | 0.2 ft | 3:50 am · 3:37 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 50 °F | 14 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 5:03 am · 4:05 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 48 / 50 °F | 9 mph SE | 3.8 ft | 6:05 am · 4:30 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 54 °F | 13 mph SE | 2.8 ft | 6:59 am · 4:53 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 52 °F | 16 mph SE | 4.4 ft | 7:47 am · 5:16 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 52 / 57 °F | 13 mph SSE | 3.9 ft | 8:31 am · 5:39 pm |
- Thu 29 Light rain 43° / 46° 1.8 ft
- Fri 30 Heavy drizzle 44° / 47° 0.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 44° / 48° 0.5 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 43° / 49° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 46° / 49° 0.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 46° / 51° 0.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 46° / 51° 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. 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 (−3.1 °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 5:27 pm (local time).
The sun in Hornby Island
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:50 am
- Full dark 7:14 pm
- Civil dawn 7:28 am
- Civil dusk 6:36 pm
- Solar noon 1:02 pm (27° high)
- Daylight 10 h 2 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:17 pm
- Full dark 7:14 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,409 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Hornby Island
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:02–4:02 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:34–4:34 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:19 am–12:19 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:45–7:45 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 Hornby Island
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Shingle Spit Road 2.2 mi
- Denman Road 6.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 5.5 mi
- Nile Creek Fly Shop 7.7 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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Nearest lighthouse
Chrome Island lighthouse 4.4 mi south
- Light
- A yellow flash every 5 s · Fl Y 5s
- Range
- 14 nautical miles (16 mi)
- Light height
- 72 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 25 ft
- Built
- 1891
Other lighthouses nearby: Sisters Islets Light (5.3 mi southeast).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Hornby IslandTides nearby
- Denman Island Trust Area5.9 mi
- Bowser6.3 mi
- Denman Island6.7 mi
- Fanny Bay7.1 mi
- Union Bay10 mi
- Royston15 mi
- Comox16 mi
- Van Anda16 mi
- Qualicum Beach16 mi
- Courtenay18 mi
Hornby Island at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,100 people. Coordinates: 49.534° N, 124.669° W.
- It is 97 mi northwest of Victoria, the main place in British Columbia. The sun rises 8 min later and sets 3 min later than in Victoria.
- The nearest tide station, Hornby Island, is 2.4 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Sandpiper Beach (2.4 mi).
Questions about Hornby IslandQuestions
What time is high tide today in Hornby Island?
Today in Hornby Island there are high tides at 8:51 am (15.7 ft) and 6:44 pm (14.8 ft) and low tides at 1:28 am and 2:03 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Hornby Island?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hornby Island?
At 8:03 am. First light comes at 6:52 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 2:02–4:02 am, Minor 11:19 am–12:19 pm, Major 2:34–4:34 pm, Minor 6:45–7:45 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Hornby Island?
Heavy drizzle, from 42 °F to 50 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (8 mph) and a 43% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Hornby Island?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 1.8 s from the east-northeast. The water is 52.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Hornby Island?
The best time to visit Hornby Island is from July to August: highs of 73 °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: Hornby Island 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).