Elkhorn tides today
- Tide now 1.3 ft ↓ falling · low 7:37 pm (-0.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:30–8:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.0 ft · 66 °F moderate · 9.7 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 10 mph · 65 °F from the WNW, gusts 12 · overcast
- Sun 7:27 am–6:14 pm 10 h 47 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:03 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:03 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:40 am–2:20 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Elkhorn there are high tides at 1:32 am (3.8 ft) and 12:26 pm (6.1 ft) and low tides at 5:43 am and 7:37 pm. Tide coefficient 81. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:37 pm. The sun rises at 7:27 am and sets at 6:14 pm: 10 h 47 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:03 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:50 am to 3:50 am and from 2:22 pm to 4:22 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-northwest (10 mph). Overcast, 65 °F.
Fishing in Elkhorn today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 1:32 am, coefficient 81
- Major period 1:50–3:50 am
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light offshore wind (6 mph) and 5.2 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 81 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 am to 2:30 am, combines the 1:32 am high tide and a major period. Also good from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm, with the 7:37 pm low tide and moonrise. Also good from 2:30 pm to 4:20 pm, with a major period and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: black rockfish, lingcod, kelp bass and California halibut. October is one of the months when these are seen most: kelp bass and blue shark. What you can catch
Beach day in Elkhorn
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 66 °F (cool)
- Feels like 68 °F: a bit cool
- Dangerous for swimming: 5.2 ft waves every 10 s; high rip current risk
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 · 5.2 ft
5.2 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 66 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:37 pm
Low tide at 5:43 am and 7:37 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:32 am and 12:26 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 Elkhorn
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- Jetty Beach 2.9 mi · W
- Parking
- Island Beach 3.0 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Palm Beach 5.4 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for California (California State Water Resources Control Board).
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Tides in Elkhorn
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:32 am 3.8 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 5:43 am 2.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:26 pm 6.1 ft · coef. 79
- ▼ Next low tide 7:37 pm -0.9 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 36 min to low tide at 7:37 pm.
Tide coefficient 81 for the 1:32 am high tide and 79 for the 12:26 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 7.0 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 (6.7 ft) and the lowest, on December 24 (-1.7 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical 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. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 7 to 9 (coefficient 93, 5.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 17 (coefficient 37, 4.1 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 | 7:27 am · 6:14 pm | High tide 1:32 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 5:43 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 12:26 pm · 6.1 ft | Low tide 7:37 pm · -0.9 ft | Coef. 81 | 91% | Major periods 1:50 am · 2:22 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:28 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 2:34 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 6:29 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 1:17 pm · 6.0 ft | Low tide 8:35 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 76 | 83% | Major periods 2:54 am · 3:26 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:29 am · 6:12 pm | High tide 3:40 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 7:27 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 2:16 pm · 5.7 ft | Low tide 9:37 pm · -0.7 ft | Coef. 70 | 73% | Major periods 3:59 am · 4:30 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:30 am · 6:11 pm | High tide 4:52 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 8:39 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 3:23 pm · 5.5 ft | Low tide 10:42 pm · -0.5 ft | Coef. 65 | 62% | Major periods 5:00 am · 5:29 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:31 am · 5:10 pm | High tide 4:59 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 9:10 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 3:38 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 10:44 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:57 am · 5:24 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:32 am · 5:09 pm | High tide 5:52 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 10:53 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 4:55 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 11:38 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 71 | 39% | Major periods 5:50 am · 6:14 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:33 am · 5:08 pm | High tide 6:36 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 12:13 pm · 2.0 ft | High tide 6:06 pm · 4.6 ft | — | Coef. 76 | 29% | Major periods 6:38 am · 7:01 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. 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 Elkhorn station (NOAA), 0.6 mi from Elkhorn. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Elkhorn
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.5 ft
- Significant5.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest10.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 6.0 ft with a period of 15 s, from the west-northwest (moderate).
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 (+8.7 °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 5:01 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 46236, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Elkhorn today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:26 pm): little current from 11:50 am to 12:50 pm
- 4.2 ft swell at 6 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:32 am (1:00–2:10 am), low tide 5:43 am (5:10–6:10 am), high tide 12:26 pm (11:50 am–12:50 pm) and low tide 7:37 pm (7:20–8:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 4.7 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 65.5 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:41 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:03 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some 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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Weather in Elkhorn
Now in Elkhorn
- Low / high
- 44 / 71 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 67%
- Dew pointDew point
- 54 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 53
- 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 (−0.03 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 | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 49° | 46° | 44° | 53° | 67° | 67° | 62° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 ESE | 6 ENE | 8 E | 5 ENE | 6 NE | 12 WNW | 7 WNW | 7 ESE |
| Gusts | 6 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Waves | 5.1 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.0 ft | 4.9 ft | 5.0 ft | 5.0 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 62° 7 WNW 5.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 7 ESE 5.0 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 5 ESE 4.8 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 6 NE 4.7 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 5 E 4.7 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 3 SE 4.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 3 WNW 4.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 7 W 4.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 44 / 71 °F | 12 mph ENE | 5.2 ft | 1:32 am · 12:26 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 49 / 65 °F | 8 mph WSW | 4.8 ft | 2:34 am · 1:17 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 63 °F | 10 mph WSW | 4.5 ft | 3:40 am · 2:16 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 60 °F | 9 mph NNE | 3.8 ft | 4:52 am · 3:23 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 63 °F | 13 mph N | 5.1 ft | 4:59 am · 3:38 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 66 °F | 13 mph NE | 6.0 ft | 5:52 am · 4:55 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 50 / 65 °F | 13 mph NE | 6.0 ft | 6:36 am · 6:06 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 50 / 64 °F | 10 mph N | 5.4 ft | 7:15 am · 7:15 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 50 / 64 °F | 10 mph NNW | 4.5 ft | 7:50 am · 8:20 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 51 / 63 °F | 11 mph NNW | 10 ft | 8:24 am · 9:19 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 63 °F | 10 mph NW | 10 ft | 8:56 am · 10:14 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 68 °F | 9 mph NNE | 10 ft | 9:26 am · 11:04 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 72 °F | 4 mph NE | 10 ft | 9:55 am · 11:53 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 72 °F | 7 mph WNW | 8.1 ft | 10:24 am |
- Thu 29 Overcast 49° / 65° 4.8 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 52° / 63° 4.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 49° / 60° 3.8 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 48° / 63° 5.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 66° 6.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 50° / 65° 6.0 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 50° / 64° 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.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.3 °F; normal high: 69 °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 5:01 pm (local time).
The sun in Elkhorn
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:30 am
- Full dark 7:11 pm
- Civil dawn 7:00 am
- Civil dusk 6:41 pm
- Solar noon 12:51 pm (40° high)
- Daylight 10 h 47 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:38 pm
- Full dark 7:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,607 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Elkhorn
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:50–3:50 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:22–4:22 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:08–11:08 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:33–8:33 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 · 12:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pmNov 8 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 3:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 6:54 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 Elkhorn
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.55 mi from shore and 6.6 ft at 0.85 mi.
From the shoreline (700 ft from Elkhorn) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.55 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.85 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.85 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.85 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 6.6 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 0.85 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) 0.85 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
Source: NOAA Southern California Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 100 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near ElkhornTides nearby
- Las Lomas2.8 mi
- Moss Landing2.9 mi
- Marina10 mi
- La Selva Beach10 mi
- Rio Del Mar13 mi
- Aptos14 mi
- Seacliff14 mi
- Sand City16 mi
- Capitola16 mi
- Seaside16 mi
Elkhorn at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,565 people. Coordinates: 36.824° N, 121.741° W.
- It is 385 mi northwest of San Diego, the main place in California. The sun rises 24 min later and sets 13 min later than in San Diego.
- The nearest tide station, Elkhorn, is 0.6 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Jetty Beach (2.9 mi), Island Beach (3.0 mi).
Questions about ElkhornQuestions
What time is high tide today in Elkhorn?
Today in Elkhorn there are high tides at 1:32 am (3.8 ft) and 12:26 pm (6.1 ft) and low tides at 5:43 am and 7:37 pm. Tide coefficient 81.
What time is sunset today in Elkhorn?
At 6:14 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:41 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Elkhorn?
At 7:28 am. First light comes at 6:31 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pm.
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 1:50–3:50 am, Minor 10:08–11:08 am, Major 2:22–4:22 pm, Minor 7:33–8:33 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Elkhorn?
Overcast, from 44 °F to 71 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-northwest (10 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Elkhorn?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.0 ft waves with a period of 9.7 s from the west-northwest. The water is 65.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Elkhorn?
The best time to visit Elkhorn is from June to September: highs of 70 °F to 73 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 10 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: NOAA station Elkhorn (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).