Winter Harbour tides today
- Tide now 13.5 ft ↓ falling · low 9:19 pm (1.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:20–3:20 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.9 ft · 52 °F moderate · 9.7 s from the west
- Wind · air 2 mph · 46 °F from the SSW, gusts 9 · light drizzle
- Sun 8:17 am–6:14 pm 9 h 57 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:23 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:23 pm
- Best time to dive 1:20–3:10 pm fair day · 3/10
Today in Winter Harbour there are high tides at 2:59 am (11.2 ft) and 2:22 pm (13.7 ft) and low tides at 8:18 am and 9:19 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:19 pm. The sun rises at 8:17 am and sets at 6:14 pm: 9 h 57 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:23 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:16 am to 4:16 am and from 2:48 pm to 4:48 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.9 ft waves. There's a light air from the south-southwest (2 mph). Light drizzle, 46 °F.
Fishing in Winter Harbour today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 8:18 am
- Sunrise at 8:17 am
- Falling pressure (−0.17 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and 6.8 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 92 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:40 am to 9:00 am, combines the 8:18 am low tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 2:20 am to 4:00 am, with the 2:59 am high tide, a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm, with the 2:22 pm high tide and a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, lingcod, Chinook salmon and Pacific halibut. October is one of the months when these are seen most: lingcod and Chinook salmon. What you can catch
Beach day in Winter Harbour
Is it a beach day?
- Almost no wind
- Low tide at 8:18 am: more sand
- Cloudy (94% cloud cover)
- Feels like 43 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.05 in)
- Swim with care: 6.7 ft waves every 10 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 6.7 ft
6.7 ft waves every 10 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. 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 3 mph
Almost no wind.
- Tide & sand 9:19 pm
Low tide at 8:18 am and 9:19 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:59 am and 2:22 pm. Coefficient 92 (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 Winter Harbour
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Tides in Winter Harbour
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:59 am 11.2 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 8:18 am 5.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:22 pm 13.7 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Next low tide 9:19 pm 1.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 25 min to low tide at 9:19 pm.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 2:59 am high tide and 90 for the 2:22 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 12.5 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 (14.6 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 94, 12.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 34, 5.8 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 | 8:17 am · 6:14 pm | High tide 2:59 am · 11.2 ft | Low tide 8:18 am · 5.7 ft | High tide 2:22 pm · 13.7 ft | Low tide 9:19 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 92 | 91% | Major periods 2:16 am · 2:48 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 8:18 am · 6:12 pm | High tide 3:50 am · 10.9 ft | Low tide 9:02 am · 6.1 ft | High tide 3:07 pm · 13.4 ft | Low tide 10:10 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 86 | 83% | Major periods 3:20 am · 3:53 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:20 am · 6:11 pm | High tide 4:47 am · 10.5 ft | Low tide 9:54 am · 6.5 ft | High tide 3:58 pm · 12.8 ft | Low tide 11:06 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 77 | 73% | Major periods 4:25 am · 4:56 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:22 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 5:51 am · 10.2 ft | Low tide 10:57 am · 6.9 ft | High tide 4:59 pm · 12.0 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 62% | Major periods 5:26 am · 5:56 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:24 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 12:09 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 7:02 am · 10.2 ft | Low tide 12:19 pm · 7.0 ft | High tide 6:12 pm · 11.2 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:24 am · 6:50 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:25 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 1:18 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 8:11 am · 10.4 ft | Low tide 1:52 pm · 6.6 ft | High tide 7:39 pm · 10.6 ft | Coef. 56 | 40% | Major periods 7:16 am · 7:40 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:27 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 2:26 am · 3.8 ft | High tide 9:11 am · 10.9 ft | Low tide 3:15 pm · 5.8 ft | High tide 9:05 pm · 10.4 ft | Coef. 61 | 29% | Major periods 8:04 am · 8:27 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 Winter Harbour station (TICON-4), 0.2 mi from Winter Harbour. 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 Winter Harbour
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.0 ft
- Significant5.9 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-shore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 12 ft with a period of 12 s, from the west-southwest (rough).
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 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 2:54 pm (local time).
Diving in Winter Harbour today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (2:22 pm): little current from 2:00 pm to 2:40 pm
- 5.8 ft swell at 8 s from the west-northwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:59 am (2:40–3:20 am), low tide 8:18 am (7:50–8:40 am), high tide 2:22 pm (2:00–2:40 pm) and low tide 9:19 pm (9:00–9:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 6.8 ft at 8 s) and rain (0.32 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 51.6 °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 6:48 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:23 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 3:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell. Also worth a look from 8:20 am to 9:10 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Winter Harbour.
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Weather in Winter Harbour
Now in Winter Harbour
- Low / high
- 39 / 46 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · 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 (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 inHg. 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast |
| Temperature | 41° | 40° | 39° | 40° | 45° | 46° | 44° | 40° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 NNE | 2 E | 2 ENE | 3 ENE | 1 SE | 2 SSW | 4 ENE | 4 ENE |
| Gusts | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Waves | 6.4 ft | 6.8 ft | 6.9 ft | 6.7 ft | 6.3 ft | 5.9 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 46° 2 SSW 5.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 44° 4 ENE 5.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 40° 4 ENE 5.1 ft
- 12:00 am 40° 1 NE 4.7 ft
- 3:00 am 40° 4 NE 4.3 ft
- 6:00 am 40° 10 ENE 4.0 ft
- 9:00 am 40° 10 ENE 3.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 46° 9 ENE 3.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 39 / 46 °F | 5 mph E | 7.0 ft | 2:59 am · 2:22 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 39 / 49 °F | 10 mph NE | 4.7 ft | 3:50 am · 3:07 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 38 / 53 °F | 9 mph ENE | 3.1 ft | 4:47 am · 3:58 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 38 / 54 °F | 8 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | 5:51 am · 4:59 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 40 / 52 °F | 15 mph SE | 11 ft | 7:02 am · 6:12 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 52 °F | 24 mph SSE | 12 ft | 8:11 am · 7:39 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 48 / 54 °F | 20 mph E | 11 ft | 9:11 am · 9:05 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 58 °F | 9 mph ENE | 6.4 ft | 10:00 am · 10:19 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 50 / 53 °F | 10 mph SE | 11 ft | 10:42 am · 11:21 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 54 °F | 12 mph SE | 11 ft | 11:20 am | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 54 °F | 20 mph SSE | 14 ft | 12:14 am · 11:54 am | |
| Sun 8 | 49 / 55 °F | 14 mph SSE | 15 ft | 1:01 am · 12:27 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 57 °F | 27 mph SE | 15 ft | 1:44 am · 12:59 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 57 °F | 29 mph SE | 20 ft | 2:24 am · 1:30 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 39° / 49° 4.7 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 38° / 53° 3.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 38° / 54° 3.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 40° / 52° 11 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 49° / 52° 12 ft
- Tue 3 Rain 48° / 54° 11 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 47° / 58° 6.4 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. 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 (−4.8 °F; normal high: 51 °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 2:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Winter Harbour
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:04 am
- Full dark 7:27 pm
- Civil dawn 7:43 am
- Civil dusk 6:48 pm
- Solar noon 1:16 pm (26° high)
- Daylight 9 h 57 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:27 pm
- Full dark 7:27 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,182 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Winter Harbour
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:16–4:16 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:48–4:48 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:40 am–12:40 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 Winter Harbour
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Nearest lighthouse
Quatsino Lighthouse 4.3 mi south
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 18 nautical miles (21 mi)
- Light height
- 92 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 Winter HarbourTides nearby
- Holberg9.9 mi
- Mahatta River11 mi
- Quatsino17 mi
- Coal Harbour (Regional District of Mount Waddington)21 mi
- Yreka21 mi
- Rumble Beach25 mi
- Shushartie25 mi
- Port Alice27 mi
- Port Hardy28 mi
- Fort Rupert30 mi
Winter Harbour at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 50.513° N, 128.032° W.
- It is 254 mi northwest of Victoria, the main place in British Columbia. The sun rises 23 min later and sets 14 min later than in Victoria.
- The nearest tide station, Winter Harbour, is 0.2 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about Winter HarbourQuestions
What time is high tide today in Winter Harbour?
Today in Winter Harbour there are high tides at 2:59 am (11.2 ft) and 2:22 pm (13.7 ft) and low tides at 8:18 am and 9:19 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in Winter Harbour?
At 6:14 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:48 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Winter Harbour?
At 8:18 am. First light comes at 7:06 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 2:16–4:16 am, Minor 11:40 am–12:40 pm, Major 2:48–4:48 pm, Minor 6:53–7:53 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Winter Harbour?
Light drizzle, from 39 °F to 46 °F, with a light air from the south-southwest (2 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Winter Harbour?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.9 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 Winter Harbour?
The best time to visit Winter Harbour is from July to August: highs of 63 °F to 65 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 6 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: Winter Harbour 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).