Long Beach today
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Tide now 9.4 ft ↓ falling · low 9:12 pm (1.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 8:00–8:50 am good day · 8/10
- Waves · water 6.0 ft · 52 °F moderate · 9.7 s from the west
- Wind · air 5 mph · 49 °F from the SSE, gusts 7 · light drizzle
- Surf today 3.1–4.8 ft Good day · 6/10 · 6:00–6:41 pm
- Sun 8:04 am–6:08 pm 10 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:23 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:23 pm
Today in Long Beach there are high tides at 2:52 am (11.0 ft) and 2:22 pm (12.9 ft) and low tides at 8:14 am and 9:12 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:12 pm. The sun rises at 8:04 am and sets at 6:08 pm: 10 h 4 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:23 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:07 am to 4:07 am and from 2:39 pm to 4:39 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 6.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southeast (5 mph). Light drizzle, 49 °F.
Beach day in Long Beach
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Cross-shore breeze (6 mph)
- Low tide at 8:14 am: more sand
- Feels like 47 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 6.3 ft waves every 10 s; high rip current risk
- Water at 52 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 6.3 ft
6.3 ft waves every 10 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 52 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 6 mph
Cross-shore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 9:12 pm
Low tide at 8:14 am and 9:12 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:52 am and 2:22 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
About Long BeachThe beach
9.0 mi from Tofino. Tides, weather and sun in Tofino →
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
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Beaches near Long Beach
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- Schooner Cove Beach 1.9 mi · W
- Combers Beach 2.4 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Radar Beaches 3.6 mi · W
- Wickaninnish Beach 4.4 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Kwisitis Beach 5.4 mi · SE
- South Beach 5.6 mi · SE
- Cox Bay Beach 5.8 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- 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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Fishing in Long Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 8:14 am
- Sunrise at 8:04 am
- Falling pressure (−0.11 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and 6.1 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 91 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 8:50 am, combines the 8:14 am low tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 2:10 am to 3:50 am, with the 2:52 am high tide, a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 2:40 pm to 3:20 pm, with the 2:22 pm high tide and a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, Chinook salmon, lingcod and Pacific halibut. October is one of the months when these are seen most: coho salmon and Chinook salmon. What you can catch
Tides in Long Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:52 am 11.0 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 8:14 am 5.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:22 pm 12.9 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Next low tide 9:12 pm 1.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 26 min to low tide at 9:12 pm.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 2:52 am high tide and 89 for the 2:22 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 11.8 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 (13.8 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-0.2 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 93, 11.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 35, 5.5 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 | 8:04 am · 6:08 pm | High tide 2:52 am · 11.0 ft | Low tide 8:14 am · 5.3 ft | High tide 2:22 pm · 12.9 ft | Low tide 9:12 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 91 | 91% | Major periods 2:07 am · 2:39 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 8:06 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 3:42 am · 10.7 ft | Low tide 8:59 am · 5.7 ft | High tide 3:08 pm · 12.6 ft | Low tide 10:03 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 86 | 83% | Major periods 3:11 am · 3:43 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:08 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 4:36 am · 10.4 ft | Low tide 9:50 am · 6.1 ft | High tide 3:59 pm · 12.1 ft | Low tide 10:59 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 77 | 73% | Major periods 4:15 am · 4:47 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:09 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 5:37 am · 10.1 ft | Low tide 10:54 am · 6.4 ft | High tide 4:59 pm · 11.4 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 62% | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:46 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:11 am · 6:02 pm | Low tide 12:01 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 6:45 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 12:16 pm · 6.5 ft | High tide 6:11 pm · 10.6 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:14 am · 6:41 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:12 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 1:09 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 7:55 am · 10.1 ft | Low tide 1:52 pm · 6.1 ft | High tide 7:34 pm · 10.1 ft | Coef. 57 | 40% | Major periods 7:06 am · 7:31 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:14 am · 5:58 pm | Low tide 2:18 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 8:57 am · 10.5 ft | Low tide 3:12 pm · 5.2 ft | High tide 8:58 pm · 10.0 ft | Coef. 62 | 29% | Major periods 7:55 am · 8:18 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
Long Beach has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Tofino (UHSLC, TICON-4), 9.2 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
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 Long Beach
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.0 ft
- Significant6.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest12 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 12 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 12 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 8.5 ft with a period of 14 s, from the west (rough).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.2 °F more yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably warmer than the forecast says.
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 about normal for late October.
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 4:46 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 46206. Data Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (data license), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Surf in Long Beach today
Surf today
Good- 3.3–5.1 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 6.1 ft swell at 8 s from the west, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (low tide at 9:12 pm)
- Light: First light 7:32 am · sunrise 8:04 am · sunset 6:08 pm · last light 6:41 pm
- Tide: high 2:52 am (11.0 ft), low 8:14 am (5.3 ft), high 2:22 pm (12.9 ft) and low 9:12 pm (1.1 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 51.4 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 413 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 8:00 am to 12:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell. 6:00 pm to 6:41 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Long Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (8:14 am): little current from 7:40 am to 8:40 am
- 6.0 ft swell at 8 s from the west: strong surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 2:52 am (2:30–3:10 am), low tide 8:14 am (7:40–8:40 am), high tide 2:22 pm (2:00–2:40 pm) and low tide 9:12 pm (8:50–9:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 6.2 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 51.4 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:41 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:23 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 9:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with a big swell. Also worth a look from 1:40 pm to 3:00 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind and the sun high, though with a big swell and 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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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 Long Beach
Now in Long Beach
- Low / high
- 40 / 50 °F
- Rain
- 0.08 in · 41%
- Clouds
- 73%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light rain | Drizzle |
| Temperature | 44° | 42° | 40° | 41° | 49° | 50° | 46° | 44° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 WNW | 4 NW | 6 WNW | 6 WNW | 3 SSE | 3 S | 5 ESE | 3 NNE |
| Gusts | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 |
| Waves | 5.4 ft | 5.7 ft | 5.9 ft | 6.2 ft | 6.3 ft | 6.2 ft | 6.0 ft | 5.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.06 in |
- 6:00 pm 46° 5 ESE 6.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 44° 3 NNE 5.7 ft
- 12:00 am 43° 7 ENE 5.5 ft
- 3:00 am 42° 8 ENE 5.2 ft
- 6:00 am 42° 7 E 5.1 ft
- 9:00 am 42° 3 E 4.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 47° 13 E 4.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 47° 13 ESE 4.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 40 / 50 °F | 10 mph WNW | 6.3 ft | 2:52 am · 2:22 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 42 / 47 °F | 13 mph E | 5.5 ft | 3:42 am · 3:08 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 43 / 50 °F | 12 mph E | 4.1 ft | 4:36 am · 3:59 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 43 / 51 °F | 13 mph E | 4.1 ft | 5:37 am · 4:59 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 50 °F | 12 mph ESE | 6.4 ft | 6:45 am · 6:11 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 51 °F | 14 mph ESE | 8.5 ft | 7:55 am · 7:34 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 52 °F | 8 mph E | 8.4 ft | 8:57 am · 8:58 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 52 °F | 6 mph ESE | 6.0 ft | 9:48 am · 10:10 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 47 / 52 °F | 8 mph ESE | 9.6 ft | 10:32 am · 11:10 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 49 / 52 °F | 14 mph ESE | 11 ft | 11:12 am | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 51 °F | 11 mph ESE | 11 ft | 12:02 am · 11:48 am | |
| Sun 8 | 49 / 53 °F | 15 mph ESE | 11 ft | 12:49 am · 12:22 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 57 °F | 17 mph ESE | 12 ft | 1:32 am · 12:56 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 62 °F | 16 mph SE | 14 ft | 2:12 am · 1:29 pm |
- Thu 29 Light rain 42° / 47° 5.5 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 43° / 50° 4.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 43° / 51° 4.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 44° / 50° 6.4 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 46° / 51° 8.5 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 46° / 52° 8.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 46° / 52° 6.0 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 on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.0 °F; normal high: 55 °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 4:46 pm (local time).
The sun in Long Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:54 am
- Full dark 7:19 pm
- Civil dawn 7:32 am
- Civil dusk 6:41 pm
- Solar noon 1:07 pm (28° high)
- Daylight 10 h 4 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:23 pm
- Full dark 7:19 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,335 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Long Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:07–4:07 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:39–4:39 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:21 am–12:21 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:53–7:53 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 Long Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Fishing pier 8.3 mi
- Tofino Air Waiting Area 9.1 mi
- Pacific Terminus 9.1 mi
- Tofino Water Taxi 9.1 mi
- Boat ramp 3.3 mi
- G & N Towing Ltd 8.6 mi
- Tofino Boat Lanuch 8.8 mi
- Crab Dock Marina 8.4 mi
- Tofino Resort Marina 8.5 mi
- Lions Gate Fisheries 8.6 mi
- Whaling Wharf 8.6 mi
- G & N Towing Ltd 8.6 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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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,000 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.5 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 11 ft.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,000 ft
- 33 ft deep0.5 mi
- 66 ft deep0.9 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 11 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.5 mi and 66 ft at 0.9 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Long BeachTides nearby
- Tofino9.0 mi
- Clayoquot9.9 mi
- Kakawis11 mi
- Yarksis12 mi
- Port Albion13 mi
- Ucluelet13 mi
- Chetarpe17 mi
- Marktosis20 mi
- Ahousat21 mi
- Bamfield32 mi
Long Beach at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 49.065° N, 125.761° W.
- It is 118 mi northwest of Victoria, the main place in British Columbia. The sun rises 11 min later and sets 8 min later than in Victoria.
- 9.0 mi from Tofino.
- The nearest tide station, Tofino, is 9.2 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Radar Beaches (3.7 mi).
Questions about Long BeachQuestions
Where is Long Beach?
9.0 mi from Tofino, in British Columbia (Canada). The shore faces south.
What amenities does Long Beach have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms, showers and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
What time is high tide today in Long Beach?
Today in Long Beach there are high tides at 2:52 am (11.0 ft) and 2:22 pm (12.9 ft) and low tides at 8:14 am and 9:12 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Long Beach?
At 6:08 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:41 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Long Beach?
At 8:06 am. First light comes at 6:56 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 2:07–4:07 am, Minor 11:21 am–12:21 pm, Major 2:39–4:39 pm, Minor 6:53–7:53 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Long Beach?
Light rain, from 40 °F to 50 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southeast (5 mph) and a 41% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Long Beach?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.0 ft waves with a period of 9.7 s from the west. The water is 51.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Long Beach?
The best time to visit Long Beach is from July to August: highs of 68 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 7 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: Tofino (UHSLC) 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).