Tofino tides today
- Tide now 9.1 ft ↓ falling · low 9:12 pm (1.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 8:00–8:50 am good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.5 ft · 52 °F moderate · 9.6 s from the west
- Wind · air 4 mph · 49 °F from the SSE, gusts 6 · light drizzle
- Surf today 3.2–5.0 ft Good day · 7/10 · 5:00–6:42 pm
- Sun 8:05 am–6:09 pm 10 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:23 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:23 pm
Today in Tofino 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 8:05 am and sets at 6:09 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 5.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southeast (4 mph). Light drizzle, 49 °F.
Fishing in Tofino today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 8:14 am
- Sunrise at 8:05 am
- Falling pressure (−0.11 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and 5.6 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
Beach day in Tofino
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Cross-shore breeze (5 mph)
- Low tide at 8:14 am: more sand
- Feels like 47 °F: chilly for the beach
- Dangerous for swimming: 5.8 ft waves every 10 s; high rip current risk
- Water at 51 °F (very cold)
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 5.8 ft
5.8 ft waves every 10 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. 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 51 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 5 mph
Cross-shore breeze (5 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
Beaches near Tofino
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- Tonquin Beach 0.6 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Third Beach 0.9 mi · S
- Middle Beach 1.2 mi · S
- Restrooms
- MacKenzie Beach 1.6 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Shell Beach 2.0 mi · S
- Rassier Beach 2.6 mi · NW
- Chesterman Beach 2.7 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Medallion Beach 3.3 mi · W
- Restrooms
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 Tofino
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 18 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 | 8:05 am · 6:09 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 | 8:07 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 3:12 am · 3:44 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 4:16 am · 4:47 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:10 am · 6:04 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 5:18 am · 5:47 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:12 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 6:15 am · 6:41 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:13 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 7:07 am · 7:32 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:15 am · 5:59 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
Tides from the Tofino station (UHSLC, TICON-4), 0.5 mi from Tofino. 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 Tofino
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.8 ft
- Significant5.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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: 7.9 ft with a period of 14 s, from the west (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.1 °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 4:54 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 Tofino today
Surf today
Good- 3.4–5.3 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 5.5 ft swell at 8 s from the west, a bit short
- Almost no wind (0 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 2:22 pm)
- Light: First light 7:32 am · sunrise 8:05 am · sunset 6:09 pm · last light 6:42 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 50.9 °F–51.8 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 354 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, has a good size and glassy water. 5:00 pm to 6:42 pm also works, with a good size and glassy water.
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 Tofino 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
- 5.2 ft swell at 8 s from the west: strong surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 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 5.5 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 50.9–51.8 °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 6:42 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:23 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 9:10 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 1:30 pm to 2:50 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell.
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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- Epper Passage Provincial Park 5.1 mi
- Vargas Island Provincial Park 5.9 mi
- Waʔuus Č̓aʔakm̓inḥ Conservancy 6.6 mi
- Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - Long Beach Unit 10 mi
- Gibson Marine Provincial Park 11 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 Tofino
Now in Tofino
- Low / high
- 40 / 49 °F
- Rain
- 0.16 in · 36%
- Clouds
- 78%
- Humidity
- 78%
- 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 | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light rain | Drizzle |
| Temperature | 44° | 42° | 40° | 42° | 49° | 49° | 46° | 44° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 WNW | 5 NNW | 6 WNW | 5 WNW | 2 SSW | 2 SSW | 5 ESE | 2 NE |
| Gusts | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
| Waves | 4.9 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.6 ft | 5.8 ft | 5.7 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.2 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 |
- 6:00 pm 46° 5 ESE 5.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 44° 2 NE 5.2 ft
- 12:00 am 43° 6 ENE 5.0 ft
- 3:00 am 42° 10 ENE 4.7 ft
- 6:00 am 41° 7 E 4.6 ft
- 9:00 am 42° 4 ESE 4.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 47° 13 E 4.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 47° 11 ESE 3.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 40 / 49 °F | 13 mph WNW | 5.8 ft | 2:52 am · 2:22 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 41 / 48 °F | 13 mph E | 5.0 ft | 3:42 am · 3:08 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 43 / 50 °F | 11 mph E | 3.9 ft | 4:36 am · 3:59 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 43 / 51 °F | 12 mph E | 3.9 ft | 5:37 am · 4:59 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 43 / 50 °F | 13 mph ESE | 6.0 ft | 6:45 am · 6:11 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 51 °F | 14 mph ESE | 7.9 ft | 7:55 am · 7:34 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 52 °F | 7 mph ESE | 7.8 ft | 8:57 am · 8:58 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 53 °F | 5 mph ESE | 5.4 ft | 9:48 am · 10:10 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 47 / 52 °F | 7 mph ESE | 8.9 ft | 10:32 am · 11:10 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 48 / 52 °F | 14 mph ESE | 10 ft | 11:12 am | |
| Sat 7 | 48 / 51 °F | 11 mph ESE | — | 12:02 am · 11:48 am | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 53 °F | 15 mph ESE | — | 12:49 am · 12:22 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 56 °F | 12 mph ESE | — | 1:32 am · 12:56 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 62 °F | 12 mph SE | — | 2:12 am · 1:29 pm |
- Thu 29 Light rain 41° / 48° 5.0 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 43° / 50° 3.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 43° / 51° 3.9 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 43° / 50° 6.0 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 46° / 51° 7.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 46° / 52° 7.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 46° / 53° 5.4 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, cooler than normal for late October (−5.7 °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 4:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Tofino
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:55 am
- Full dark 7:19 pm
- Civil dawn 7:32 am
- Civil dusk 6:42 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 92,351,326 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Tofino
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
- 11:22 am–12:22 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 Tofino
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Fishing pier 0.7 mi
- Tofino Air Waiting Area 0.1 mi
- Pacific Terminus 0.1 mi
- Tofino Water Taxi 0.2 mi
- Tofino Fish Company 0.2 mi
- Remote Passages 0.1 mi
- Kayak Launch 0.1 mi
- Tofino Boat Lanuch 0.3 mi
- G & N Towing Ltd 0.4 mi
- First Street Public Dock 0.1 mi
- The Shore Marina 0.2 mi
- Fourth Street Public Dock 0.3 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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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.9 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.6 mi from Tofino) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.1 mi
- 33 ft deep1.9 mi
- 66 ft deep2.8 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.1 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.9 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Lennard Island Lighthouse 2.4 mi south
- Light
- A white flash every 10 s · Fl W 10s
- Range
- 17 nautical miles (20 mi)
- Light height
- 115 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 59 ft
- Built
- 1904
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near TofinoTides nearby
- Clayoquot1.0 mi
- Kakawis2.5 mi
- Yarksis2.8 mi
- Chetarpe7.9 mi
- Marktosis11 mi
- Ahousat12 mi
- Port Albion22 mi
- Hot Springs Cove22 mi
- Ucluelet22 mi
- Stewardson Inlet26 mi
Tofino at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,516 people. Coordinates: 49.153° N, 125.907° W.
- It is 126 mi northwest of Victoria, the main place in British Columbia. The sun rises 12 min later and sets 9 min later than in Victoria.
- The nearest tide station, Tofino, is 0.5 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Tonquin Beach (0.7 mi), Middle Beach (1.1 mi), MacKenzie Beach (1.5 mi), Chesterman Beach (2.7 mi).
Questions about TofinoQuestions
What time is high tide today in Tofino?
Today in Tofino 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 Tofino?
At 6:09 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:42 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Tofino?
At 8:07 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 11:22 am–12:22 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 Tofino?
Light rain, from 40 °F to 49 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southeast (4 mph) and a 36% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Tofino?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.5 ft waves with a period of 9.6 s from the west. The water is 51.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Tofino?
The best time to visit Tofino is from July to August: highs of 66 °F to 67 °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).