Port McNeill tides today
- Tide now 6.9 ft ↓ falling · low 9:59 pm (1.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:50–4:40 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.8 ft · 50 °F smooth · 3.7 s from the south
- Wind · air 2 mph · 43 °F from the S, gusts 9 · light drizzle
- Sun 8:13 am–6:10 pm 9 h 57 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:18 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:18 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:40–10:50 am great day · 10/10
- Gale warning · Queen Charlotte Strait: winds of 34 to 47 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today in Port McNeill there are high tides at 3:30 am (13.8 ft) and 2:58 pm (16.8 ft) and low tides at 8:45 am and 9:59 pm. Tide coefficient 94. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:59 pm. The sun rises at 8:13 am and sets at 6:10 pm: 9 h 57 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:18 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:12 am to 4:12 am and from 2:44 pm to 4:44 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.8 ft waves. There's a light air from the south (2 mph). Light drizzle, 43 °F.
Fishing in Port McNeill today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 8:45 am
- Sunrise at 8:13 am
- Falling pressure (−0.17 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (0.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 94 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:40 am to 9:00 am, combines the 8:45 am low tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 2:30 am to 4:10 am, with the 3:30 am high tide, a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 2:40 pm to 4:00 pm, with the 2:58 pm high tide and a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, Pacific halibut, Chinook salmon and lingcod. October is one of the months when these are seen most: lingcod. What you can catch
Beach day in Port McNeill
Is it a beach day?
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 0.6 ft waves
- Low tide at 8:45 am: more sand
- Cloudy (95% cloud cover)
- Feels like 45 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.07 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.6 ft
0.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 50 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 2 mph
Almost no wind.
- Tide & sand 9:59 pm
Low tide at 8:45 am and 9:59 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:30 am and 2:58 pm. Coefficient 94 (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 Port McNeill
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Port McNeill.
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Tides in Port McNeill
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:30 am 13.8 ft · coef. 94
- ▼ Low tide 8:45 am 6.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:58 pm 16.8 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Next low tide 9:59 pm 1.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 0 min to low tide at 9:59 pm.
Tide coefficient 94 for the 3:30 am high tide and 91 for the 2:58 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 15.4 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 (17.7 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-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 26 to 28 (coefficient 96, 15.6 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 31, 6.9 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 | 8:13 am · 6:10 pm | High tide 3:30 am · 13.8 ft | Low tide 8:45 am · 6.3 ft | High tide 2:58 pm · 16.8 ft | Low tide 9:59 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 94 | 91% | Major periods 2:12 am · 2:44 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 8:15 am · 6:08 pm | High tide 4:21 am · 13.4 ft | Low tide 9:29 am · 6.9 ft | High tide 3:44 pm · 16.3 ft | Low tide 10:51 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 87 | 83% | Major periods 3:16 am · 3:49 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:17 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 5:18 am · 12.9 ft | Low tide 10:20 am · 7.5 ft | High tide 4:36 pm · 15.5 ft | Low tide 11:49 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 77 | 73% | Major periods 4:21 am · 4:52 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:18 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 6:25 am · 12.4 ft | Low tide 11:26 am · 8.1 ft | High tide 5:39 pm · 14.5 ft | — | Coef. 66 | 62% | Major periods 5:23 am · 5:52 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:20 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 12:52 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 7:39 am · 12.3 ft | Low tide 12:53 pm · 8.3 ft | High tide 6:52 pm · 13.6 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:20 am · 6:46 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:22 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 1:58 am · 3.8 ft | High tide 8:50 am · 12.7 ft | Low tide 2:30 pm · 7.9 ft | High tide 8:12 pm · 12.9 ft | Coef. 55 | 40% | Major periods 7:12 am · 7:36 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:23 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 3:04 am · 4.3 ft | High tide 9:51 am · 13.3 ft | Low tide 3:55 pm · 6.9 ft | High tide 9:34 pm · 12.6 ft | Coef. 61 | 29% | Major periods 8:00 am · 8:23 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
Port McNeill has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Alert Bay (TICON-4), 6.9 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 Port McNeill
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces north 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 3.0 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 (+1.6 °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 7:00 pm (local time).
Diving in Port McNeill today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (8:45 am): little current from 8:20 am to 9:10 am
- 0.5 ft swell at 5 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 3:30 am (3:00–4:00 am), low tide 8:45 am (8:20–9:10 am), high tide 2:58 pm (2:40–3:20 pm) and low tide 9:59 pm (9:30–10:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.30 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 49.6 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:44 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:18 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:10 am to 10:00 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 2:20 pm to 3:40 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with 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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- Cluxewe Wildlife Management Area 5.0 mi
- Cormorant Channel Marine Provincial Park 11 mi
- Sun Fun Divers 0.3 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 Port McNeill
Now in Port McNeill
- Low / high
- 40 / 48 °F
- Rain
- 0.11 in · 94%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 95%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 15 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 | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Overcast | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast |
| Temperature | 42° | 41° | 41° | 43° | 46° | 47° | 44° | 41° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 W | 1 SSW | 1 S | 2 S | 2 ESE | 1 ESE | 1 S | 2 SSW |
| Gusts | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 7 |
| Waves | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.7 ft | 1.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 44° 1 S 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 41° 2 SSW 1.0 ft
- 12:00 am 40° 1 SE 1.3 ft
- 3:00 am 41° 2 E 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 40° 1 E 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 40° 1 SE 1.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 46° 2 ENE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 49° 3 NE 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 40 / 48 °F | 2 mph S | 1.3 ft | 3:30 am · 2:58 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 39 / 49 °F | 3 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 4:21 am · 3:44 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 34 / 51 °F | 4 mph S | 1.4 ft | 5:18 am · 4:36 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 36 / 53 °F | 6 mph SSW | 1.4 ft | 6:25 am · 5:39 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 37 / 50 °F | 7 mph SSE | 1.4 ft | 7:39 am · 6:52 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 50 °F | 12 mph SSE | 3.0 ft | 8:50 am · 8:12 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 45 / 56 °F | 4 mph SSE | 2.8 ft | 9:51 am · 9:34 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 45 / 61 °F | 6 mph SSW | 1.0 ft | 10:40 am · 10:52 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 50 / 53 °F | 7 mph S | 2.0 ft | 11:21 am · 11:58 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 51 / 54 °F | 4 mph S | 3.2 ft | 11:57 am | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 54 °F | 6 mph SSE | 4.6 ft | 12:54 am · 12:31 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 52 °F | 5 mph SSE | 4.2 ft | 1:42 am · 1:03 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 55 °F | 7 mph SE | 6.1 ft | 2:25 am · 1:34 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 61 °F | 15 mph SE | 6.0 ft | 3:06 am · 2:05 pm |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 39° / 49° 1.4 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 34° / 51° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 36° / 53° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 37° / 50° 1.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 47° / 50° 3.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 45° / 56° 2.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 45° / 61° 1.0 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 today. 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 (−4.1 °F; normal high: 52 °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 7:00 pm (local time).
The sun in Port McNeill
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:01 am
- Full dark 7:23 pm
- Civil dawn 7:39 am
- Civil dusk 6:44 pm
- Solar noon 1:12 pm (26° high)
- Daylight 9 h 57 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:23 pm
- Full dark 7:23 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,246 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Port McNeill
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:12–4:12 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:44–4:44 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:36 am–12:36 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:48–7:48 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 Port McNeill
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Harbour finger 4.3 mi
- Harbour access 4.3 mi
- Jetty 0.2 mi
- Jetty 0.9 mi
- Jetty 4.2 mi
- Jetty 6.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 6.3 mi
- Boat ramp 6.9 mi
- Boat ramp 7.9 mi
- Sointula Harbour 4.3 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
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Pulteney Point Lighthouse 4.1 mi northwest
- Light
- A red flash every 10 s · Fl R 10s
- Range
- 14 nautical miles (16 mi)
- Light height
- 39 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 30 ft
- Built
- 1905
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Port McNeillTides nearby
- Sointula4.1 mi
- Alert Bay7.0 mi
- Suquash7.7 mi
- Beaver Cove11 mi
- Mitchell Bay11 mi
- Kokish11 mi
- Telegraph Cove12 mi
- Hanson Island15 mi
- Port Hardy20 mi
- Port Alice21 mi
Port McNeill at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,234 people. Coordinates: 50.590° N, 127.086° W.
- It is 224 mi northwest of Victoria, the main place in British Columbia. The sun rises 20 min later and sets 10 min later than in Victoria.
- The nearest tide station, Alert Bay, is 6.9 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about Port McNeillQuestions
What time is high tide today in Port McNeill?
Today in Port McNeill there are high tides at 3:30 am (13.8 ft) and 2:58 pm (16.8 ft) and low tides at 8:45 am and 9:59 pm. Tide coefficient 94.
What time is sunset today in Port McNeill?
At 6:10 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:44 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Port McNeill?
At 8:15 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 2:12–4:12 am, Minor 11:36 am–12:36 pm, Major 2:44–4:44 pm, Minor 6:48–7:48 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Port McNeill?
Drizzle, from 40 °F to 48 °F, with a light air from the south (2 mph) and a 94% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Port McNeill?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 3.7 s from the south. The water is 49.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Port McNeill?
The best time to visit Port McNeill is from July to August: highs of 66 °F to 67 °F, about 10 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: Alert 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).