Shelter Cove tides today
- Tide now 5.2 ft ↓ falling · low 7:55 pm (-1.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:40–4:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.9 ft · 58 °F moderate · 8.9 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 66 °F from the NNW, gusts 17 · mainly clear
- Surf today 3.1–4.7 ft Very good day · 8/10 · 4:00–6:00 pm
- Sun 7:41 am–6:18 pm 10 h 37 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:01 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:01 pm
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 9:00 am tomorrow. NWS Eureka CA
Today in Shelter Cove there are high tides at 1:48 am (5.0 ft) and 12:36 pm (7.1 ft) and low tides at 6:34 am and 7:55 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:55 pm. The sun rises at 7:41 am and sets at 6:18 pm: 10 h 37 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:01 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:00 am to 4:00 am and from 2:32 pm to 4:32 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.9 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northwest (9 mph). Mainly clear, 66 °F.
Fishing in Shelter Cove today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 1:48 am, coefficient 89
- Major period 2:00–4:00 am
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), moderate offshore wind (18 mph) and 5.4 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 am to 2:50 am, combines the 1:48 am high tide and a major period, though with moderate wind. Also good from 11:40 am to 1:40 pm, with the 12:36 pm high tide. Also good from 2:40 pm to 4:30 pm, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: black rockfish, lingcod, market squid and Chinook salmon. October is one of the months when these are seen most: black rockfish and lingcod. What you can catch
Beach day in Shelter Cove
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Feels like 61 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (18 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Dangerous for swimming: 5.2 ft waves every 10 s; high rip current risk
- Water at 58 °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 · 5.2 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 58 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 18 mph
Moderate offshore wind (18 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 7:55 pm
Low tide at 6:34 am and 7:55 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:48 am and 12:36 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 Shelter Cove
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- Black Sands Beach 1.6 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for California (California State Water Resources Control Board).
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Tides in Shelter Cove
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:48 am 5.0 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 6:34 am 2.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:36 pm 7.1 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Next low tide 7:55 pm -1.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 57 min to low tide at 7:55 pm.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 1:48 am high tide and 86 for the 12:36 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 8.4 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 (8.0 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-2.3 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 25 to 27 (coefficient 92, 8.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 36, 1.1 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 | 7:41 am · 6:18 pm | High tide 1:48 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 6:34 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 12:36 pm · 7.1 ft | Low tide 7:55 pm · -1.3 ft | Coef. 89 | 91% | Major periods 2:00 am · 2:32 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:42 am · 6:17 pm | High tide 2:45 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 7:17 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 1:22 pm · 7.0 ft | Low tide 8:49 pm · -1.1 ft | Coef. 83 | 83% | Major periods 3:04 am · 3:36 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:43 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 3:48 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 8:08 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 2:13 pm · 6.7 ft | Low tide 9:49 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 74 | 73% | Major periods 4:08 am · 4:40 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:45 am · 6:15 pm | High tide 4:58 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 9:14 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 3:13 pm · 6.2 ft | Low tide 10:54 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 66 | 62% | Major periods 5:10 am · 5:39 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:46 am · 5:14 pm | High tide 5:08 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 9:46 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 3:27 pm · 5.7 ft | Low tide 10:59 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 60 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:07 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:47 am · 5:12 pm | High tide 6:07 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 11:21 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 4:56 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 11:59 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 61 | 39% | Major periods 5:59 am · 6:24 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:48 am · 5:11 pm | High tide 6:55 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 12:41 pm · 2.3 ft | High tide 6:25 pm · 5.0 ft | — | Coef. 66 | 29% | Major periods 6:48 am · 7:11 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 Shelter Cove station (NOAA), 0.9 mi from Shelter Cove. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Shelter Cove
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 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 7.5 ft with a period of 16 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 (+4.0 °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 2:58 pm (local time).
Surf in Shelter Cove today
Surf today
Very good- 3.1–4.7 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 2.8 ft swell at 12 s from the west-northwest, average
- 4.1 ft wind swell at 5 s: messy waves
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 7:55 pm)
- Light: First light 7:13 am · sunrise 7:41 am · sunset 6:18 pm · last light 6:46 pm
- Tide: high 1:48 am (5.0 ft), low 6:34 am (2.7 ft), high 12:36 pm (7.1 ft) and low 7:55 pm (-1.3 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 57.9 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
- Energy: 253 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with wind swell. 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm also works, with a good size and light offshore wind.
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 Shelter Cove today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:36 pm): little current from 12:10 pm to 1:00 pm
- 3.2 ft swell at 9 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:48 am (1:20–2:20 am), low tide 6:34 am (6:00–7:00 am), high tide 12:36 pm (12:10–1:00 pm) and low tide 7:55 pm (7:40–8:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 4.4 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 57.9 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:46 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:01 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:40 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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- SS Columbia 7.7 mi
- Rocks and Islands Wilderness 9.3 mi
- Big Flat State Marine Conservation Area 12 mi
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Weather in Shelter Cove
Now in Shelter Cove
- Low / high
- 51 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 45%
- Humidity
- 45%
- Dew pointDew point
- 44 °F
- Visibility
- 26 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 33
- 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 (−0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.09 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 | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 53° | 51° | 52° | 56° | 63° | 66° | 59° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 21 NNE | 12 NNE | 15 NNE | 18 NNE | 7 NNW | 9 NNW | 15 NNE | 18 NNE |
| Gusts | 34 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 18 | 17 | 28 | 28 |
| Waves | 5.4 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.3 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.9 ft | 5.9 ft | 5.5 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 |
- 3:00 pm 66° 9 NNW 5.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 59° 15 NNE 5.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 18 NNE 5.5 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 15 NNE 5.2 ft
- 3:00 am 53° 16 NNE 5.2 ft
- 6:00 am 53° 18 NNE 5.3 ft
- 9:00 am 49° 6 NNE 5.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 54° 4 NNW 5.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 51 / 66 °F | 21 mph NNE | 6.0 ft | 1:48 am · 12:36 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 47 / 56 °F | 18 mph NNE | 5.9 ft | 2:45 am · 1:22 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 45 / 53 °F | 6 mph N | 5.0 ft | 3:48 am · 2:13 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 51 °F | 5 mph N | 4.4 ft | 4:58 am · 3:13 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 54 °F | 7 mph N | 5.2 ft | 5:08 am · 3:27 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 48 / 57 °F | 5 mph NE | 7.5 ft | 6:07 am · 4:56 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 59 °F | 4 mph NE | 7.5 ft | 6:55 am · 6:25 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 53 / 58 °F | 4 mph E | 6.4 ft | 7:36 am · 7:43 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 53 / 56 °F | 4 mph ESE | 8.5 ft | 8:11 am · 8:48 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 53 / 55 °F | 5 mph SE | 12 ft | 8:44 am · 9:44 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 54 / 57 °F | 5 mph NE | 10 ft | 9:15 am · 10:36 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 62 °F | 6 mph ESE | 12 ft | 9:45 am · 11:25 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 64 °F | 5 mph SE | 11 ft | 10:15 am | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 64 °F | 12 mph SSE | 12 ft | 12:12 am · 10:46 am |
- Thu 29 Overcast 47° / 56° 5.9 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 45° / 53° 5.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 46° / 51° 4.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 54° 5.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 48° / 57° 7.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 53° / 59° 7.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 53° / 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 temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer, wetter and a much warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.2 °F; normal high: 63 °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 2:58 pm (local time).
The sun in Shelter Cove
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:41 am
- Full dark 7:18 pm
- Civil dawn 7:13 am
- Civil dusk 6:46 pm
- Solar noon 1:00 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 37 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:40 pm
- Full dark 7:18 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,450 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Shelter Cove
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:00–4:00 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:32–4:32 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:30–11:30 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:31–8:31 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 Shelter Cove
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,050 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 2.3 mi.
From the shoreline (0.25 mi from Shelter Cove) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep850 ft
- 33 ft deep1,050 ft
- 66 ft deep0.35 mi
- 164 ft deep2.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,050 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 1,050 ft and 66 ft at 0.35 mi from shore.
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.
Tides near Shelter CoveTides nearby
- Wheeler13 mi
- Rockport24 mi
- Hardy26 mi
- DeHaven30 mi
- Westport31 mi
- Kibesillah34 mi
- Newport35 mi
- Inglenook38 mi
- Cleone40 mi
- Worswick41 mi
Shelter Cove at a glance
- Town or city of about 693 people. Coordinates: 40.030° N, 124.073° W.
- It is 634 mi northwest of San Diego, the main place in California. The sun rises 38 min later and sets 17 min later than in San Diego.
- The nearest tide station, Shelter Cove, is 0.9 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about Shelter CoveQuestions
What time is high tide today in Shelter Cove?
Today in Shelter Cove there are high tides at 1:48 am (5.0 ft) and 12:36 pm (7.1 ft) and low tides at 6:34 am and 7:55 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Shelter Cove?
At 6:18 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:46 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Shelter Cove?
At 7:42 am. First light comes at 6:42 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 2:00–4:00 am, Minor 10:30–11:30 am, Major 2:32–4:32 pm, Minor 7:31–8:31 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Shelter Cove?
Overcast, from 51 °F to 66 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northwest (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Shelter Cove?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.9 ft waves with a period of 8.9 s from the west-northwest. The water is 58.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Shelter Cove?
The best time to visit Shelter Cove is from July to September: highs of 73 °F to 74 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 9 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 Shelter Cove (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).