Tillicum tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↓ falling · low 1:59 am (0.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:30–5:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.8 ft · 53 °F smooth · 5.3 s from the north
- Wind · air 3 mph · 44 °F from the NW, gusts 10 · drizzle
- Sun 7:55 am–5:59 pm 10 h 3 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 8:20 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:20 pm
- Best time to dive 11:10 am–2:10 pm great day · 9/10
- Strong wind warning · Juan de Fuca Strait - east entrance: winds of 20 to 33 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today in Tillicum there is high tide at 4:27 pm (5.5 ft) and low tide at 1:59 am. Tide coefficient 105. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:59 am. The sun rises at 7:55 am and sets at 5:59 pm: 10 h 3 min of daylight. The moon is 83% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:20 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:01 am to 5:01 am and from 3:33 pm to 5:33 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.8 ft waves. There's a light air from the northwest (3 mph). Drizzle, 44 °F.
Fishing in Tillicum today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 4:27 pm, coefficient 105
- Major period 3:33–5:33 pm
- Sunset at 5:59 pm, golden hour from 5:13 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 105 (big spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, combines the 4:27 pm high tide, a major period and sunset.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, Chinook salmon, lingcod and market squid. What you can catch
Beach day in Tillicum
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 1.7 ft waves
- Cloudy (95% cloud cover)
- Feels like 49 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.02 in)
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.7 ft
1.7 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 10 mph
Offshore breeze (10 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 1:59 am
Low tide at 1:59 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:27 pm. Coefficient 105 (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 Tillicum
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- Fleming Beach 2.2 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Steve Fonyo Beach 3.1 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Mile Zero Beach 3.2 mi · SE
- Parking
- Finlayson Point Beach 3.3 mi · SE
- Parking
- Gonzales Beach 4.3 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Willows Beach 4.6 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Cordova Bay Beach 5.2 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Sayward Beach 5.9 mi · N
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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Webcams near Tillicum
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Tides in Tillicum
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 1:59 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:27 pm 5.5 ft · coef. 105
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 39 min to low tide at 1:59 am.
Tide coefficient 105 for the 4:27 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 5.1 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 2 (6.4 ft) and the lowest, on June 18 (-0.1 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
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 come from October 28 to 29 (coefficient 105, 5.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 27, 2.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:55 am · 5:59 pm | Low tide 1:59 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:27 pm · 5.5 ft | — | Coef. 105 | 83% | Major periods 3:01 am · 3:33 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:57 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 3:00 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:43 pm · 5.1 ft | — | Coef. 102 | 73% | Major periods 4:05 am · 4:37 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:58 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 3:59 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:18 pm · 4.7 ft | — | Coef. 96 | 62% | Major periods 5:07 am · 5:36 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:00 am · 5:54 pm | Low tide 4:55 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 2:12 pm · 4.5 ft | — | Coef. 87 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:04 am · 6:31 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:01 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 5:44 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:27 pm · 4.3 ft | — | Coef. 74 | 40% | Major periods 6:57 am · 7:21 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:03 am · 5:51 pm | Low tide 6:22 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 2:35 pm · 4.0 ft | — | Coef. 60 | 29% | Major periods 7:45 am · 8:08 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 8:05 am · 5:49 pm | Low tide 6:41 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 2:17 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 9:42 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 50 | 20% | Major periods 8:30 am · 8:53 pm | High |
▲ 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 Gorge at Tillicum station (TICON-4), 0.0 mi from Tillicum. 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 Tillicum
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southwest 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: 1.7 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 (+3.6 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:20 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 46088, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Tillicum today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.4 ft swell at 3 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:59 am (1:40–2:20 am) and high tide 4:27 pm (3:50–5:00 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 52.9 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:31 pm. Waning gibbous (83%), rising at 8:20 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 2:10 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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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- Ogden Breakwater Middle Stairs Fish seen: Aulorhynchus flavidus, Pile Perch, Sebastes flavidus, black rockfish 2.8 mi
- Spring Bay Fish seen: kelp greenling, Aulorhynchus flavidus, Sebastes caurinus, Apodichthys flavidus 6.0 mi
- North Great Race Fish seen: kelp greenling, black rockfish, Polyorchis penicillatus, Steller's sea lion 12 mi
- S. F. Tolmie 2.3 mi
- Barnard Castle 12 mi
- Discovery Island Marine Provincial Park 7.7 mi
- Race Rocks Ecological Reserve 12 mi
- Aquarius Dive Club 1.4 mi
- East 2 West Freediving 2.0 mi
- Rockfish Divers 2.0 mi
- Saxe Point 2.0 mi
- Ogden Point Dive Centre 2.5 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). Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Tillicum
Now in Tillicum
- Low / high
- 40 / 51 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 34%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 8.7 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Heavy drizzle | Heavy drizzle | Drizzle |
| Temperature | 44° | 44° | 41° | 42° | 48° | 51° | 47° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 WNW | 3 NE | 4 N | 3 NE | 10 ESE | 1 NNW | 4 NE | 6 NE |
| Gusts | 11 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.2 ft | 0.9 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 |
- 12:00 am 44° 3 WNW 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 44° 3 NE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 41° 4 N 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 42° 3 NE 1.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 48° 10 ESE 1.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 51° 1 NNW 1.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 47° 4 NE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 46° 6 NE 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 40 / 51 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.7 ft | 4:27 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 42 / 50 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 4:43 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 41 / 51 °F | 8 mph NE | 0.7 ft | 2:18 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 40 / 52 °F | 5 mph E | 0.4 ft | 2:12 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 52 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.6 ft | 2:27 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 54 °F | 5 mph NNE | 0.5 ft | 2:35 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 54 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.8 ft | 2:17 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 54 °F | 5 mph ENE | 0.5 ft | 12:41 am · 1:55 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 53 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 1:54 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 53 °F | 7 mph E | 2.0 ft | 2:05 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 45 / 54 °F | 7 mph ESE | 1.2 ft | 2:21 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 48 / 53 °F | 16 mph SE | 4.8 ft | 2:40 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 57 °F | 4 mph N | 2.8 ft | 3:02 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 51 / 57 °F | 4 mph NW | 1.7 ft | 3:25 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 42° / 50° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 41° / 51° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 40° / 52° 0.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 42° / 52° 0.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 43° / 54° 0.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 43° / 54° 0.8 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 44° / 54° 0.5 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 slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.8 °F; normal high: 54 °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 12:20 am (local time).
The sun in Tillicum
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:46 am
- Full dark 7:08 pm
- Civil dawn 7:23 am
- Civil dusk 6:31 pm
- Solar noon 12:57 pm (28° high)
- Daylight 10 h 3 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:13 pm
- Full dark 7:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,327,282 mi away and looks 32′ 12″ across.
The moon in Tillicum
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,837 mi away and looks 32′ 43″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 3:01–5:01 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:33–5:33 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:18–1:18 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:50–8:50 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 12:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 4:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 7:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Tillicum
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Y Jetty 1.6 mi
- C Jetty 1.9 mi
- B Jetty 2.0 mi
- Old Johnson Street Bridge Pile 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Sailor's Cove Marina 1.5 mi
- Hidden Harbour Marine Centre 1.6 mi
- Westbay Marina 1.6 mi
- Canadian Forces Sailing Association 1.7 mi
- Victoria Marine Fuels 1.9 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.
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 0.95 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1.7 mi from Tillicum) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.95 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.95 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.95 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.95 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.95 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 0.95 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.95 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Ogden Point Breakwater Lighthouse 2.5 mi south
- Light
- Quick red flashes (about 60 a minute) · Q R
- Range
- 9 nautical miles (10 mi)
- Light height
- 43 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 23 ft
- Built
- 1916
Other lighthouses nearby: Fisgard Lighthouse (2.6 mi southwest), Trial Islands Lighthouse (5.8 mi southeast).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near TillicumTides nearby
- Esquimalt1.1 mi
- Burnside-Gorge1.2 mi
- Saanich Core1.2 mi
- Victoria West1.5 mi
- Carey1.5 mi
- Hillside-Quadra2.1 mi
- North Park2.4 mi
- Victoria2.4 mi
- James Bay2.4 mi
- View Royal2.5 mi
Tillicum at a glance
- Town or city of about 10,080 people. Coordinates: 48.450° N, 123.400° W.
- It is 2.4 mi northwest of Victoria, the main place in British Columbia. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Victoria.
- The nearest tide station, Gorge at Tillicum, is 0.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Hudson Bay Company Wharf (historical) (1.5 mi), Upper Harbour (1.7 mi), Inner Harbour (2.0 mi), Outer Wharf (historical) (2.0 mi).
Questions about TillicumQuestions
What time is high tide today in Tillicum?
Today in Tillicum there is high tide at 4:27 pm (5.5 ft) and low tide at 1:59 am. Tide coefficient 105.
What time is sunset today in Tillicum?
At 5:59 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:31 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Tillicum?
At 7:57 am. First light comes at 6:47 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 83% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 12:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 3:01–5:01 am, Minor 12:18–1:18 pm, Major 3:33–5:33 pm, Minor 7:50–8:50 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Tillicum?
Heavy drizzle, from 40 °F to 51 °F, with a light air from the northwest (3 mph) and a 34% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Tillicum?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 5.3 s from the north. The water is 53.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Tillicum?
The best time to visit Tillicum is from July to August: highs of 72 °F to 73 °F, about 3 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: Gorge at Tillicum 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).