Rainier tides today
- Tide now 3.4 ft ↑ rising · high 5:15 pm (4.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:20–6:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Wind · air 5 mph · 52 °F from the SW, gusts 15 · light drizzle
- Sun 7:47 am–6:03 pm 10 h 16 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:28 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:28 pm
- Pressure 30.05 inHg rising · falling tomorrow
- Coefficient 81 average coefficient · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 2:27–4:27 pm today's activity: high
Today in Rainier there are high tides at 5:42 am (2.4 ft) and 5:15 pm (4.5 ft) and low tides at 1:13 am and 12:14 pm. Tide coefficient 81. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:15 pm. The sun rises at 7:47 am and sets at 6:03 pm: 10 h 16 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:28 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:55 am to 3:55 am and from 2:27 pm to 4:27 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a light breeze from the southwest (5 mph). Light drizzle, 52 °F.
Fishing in Rainier today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 5:15 pm, coefficient 79
- Sunset at 6:03 pm, golden hour from 5:21 pm
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg) and almost no wind
- 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, 5:20 pm to 6:20 pm, combines the 5:15 pm high tide and sunset. Also good from 11:10 am to 11:50 am, with the 12:14 pm low tide and moonset.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, lingcod, black rockfish and Chinook salmon. What you can catch
Tides in Rainier
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:13 am -0.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:42 am 2.4 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 12:14 pm 0.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 5:15 pm 4.5 ft · coef. 79
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 27 min to high tide at 5:15 pm.
Tide coefficient 81 for the 5:42 am high tide and 79 for the 5:15 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.3 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 May 18 (7.5 ft) and the lowest, on September 22 (-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 9 to 10 (coefficient 93, 4.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 41, 2.7 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 | 7:47 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 1:13 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 5:42 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 12:14 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 5:15 pm · 4.5 ft | Coef. 81 | 91% | Major periods 1:55 am · 2:27 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:49 am · 6:02 pm | Low tide 2:04 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 6:33 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 1:02 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:00 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 75 | 83% | Major periods 2:59 am · 3:31 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:50 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 2:56 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 7:29 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 1:55 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 6:49 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 68 | 73% | Major periods 4:04 am · 4:35 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:51 am · 5:59 pm | Low tide 3:51 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 8:34 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 2:54 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 7:44 pm · 3.2 ft | Coef. 61 | 62% | Major periods 5:05 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:53 am · 4:57 pm | Low tide 3:49 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 8:46 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 3:03 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 7:51 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:02 am · 5:29 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:54 am · 4:56 pm | Low tide 4:48 am · -1.0 ft | High tide 9:57 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 4:23 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 9:13 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 61 | 39% | Major periods 5:55 am · 6:19 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:56 am · 4:54 pm | Low tide 5:43 am · -1.0 ft | High tide 10:57 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 5:45 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 10:38 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 69 | 29% | Major periods 6:43 am · 7:06 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 Longview station (NOAA), 1.5 mi from Rainier. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Rainier
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Rainier: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:48 pm (local time).
Weather in Rainier
Now in Rainier
- Low / high
- 46 / 55 °F
- Rain
- 0.40 in · 94%
- Clouds
- 19%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 35
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.10 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Heavy drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Drizzle |
| Temperature | 50° | 50° | 50° | 49° | 53° | 54° | 49° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 S | 9 SSW | 7 S | 7 SSE | 7 SW | 9 W | 2 ESE | 7 SSW |
| Gusts | 22 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 10 | 13 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.21 in | 0.06 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 54° 9 W
- 6:00 pm 49° 2 ESE
- 9:00 pm 46° 7 SSW
- 12:00 am 45° 3 NW
- 3:00 am 45° 3 S
- 6:00 am 44° 11 SSE
- 9:00 am 45° 6 SSE
- 12:00 pm 51° 7 SSE
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 46 / 55 °F | 12 mph SSW | 5:42 am · 5:15 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 44 / 53 °F | 11 mph SSE | 6:33 am · 6:00 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 42 / 53 °F | 8 mph SSE | 7:29 am · 6:49 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 38 / 54 °F | 3 mph SE | 8:34 am · 7:44 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 40 / 55 °F | 3 mph ESE | 8:46 am · 7:51 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 56 °F | 3 mph ESE | 9:57 am · 9:13 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 58 °F | 2 mph ENE | 10:57 am · 10:38 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 41 / 59 °F | 2 mph SE | 11:46 am · 11:49 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 43 / 57 °F | 3 mph SSE | 12:29 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 46 / 57 °F | 4 mph SSE | 12:47 am · 1:08 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 57 °F | 5 mph SSE | 1:38 am · 1:44 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 59 °F | 7 mph SSE | 2:25 am · 2:17 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 56 °F | 13 mph SSE | 3:11 am · 2:49 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 63 °F | 9 mph SSE | 3:56 am · 3:20 pm |
- Thu 29 Light rain 44° / 53° 11 mph
- Fri 30 Drizzle 42° / 53° 8 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 38° / 54° 3 mph
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 40° / 55° 3 mph
- Mon 2 Overcast 40° / 56° 3 mph
- Tue 3 Overcast 42° / 58° 2 mph
- Wed 4 Overcast 41° / 59° 2 mph
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: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.1 °F; normal high: 59 °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 3:48 pm (local time).
The sun in Rainier
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:41 am
- Full dark 7:09 pm
- Civil dawn 7:16 am
- Civil dusk 6:34 pm
- Solar noon 12:56 pm (31° high)
- Daylight 10 h 16 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:21 pm
- Full dark 7:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,527 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Rainier
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:55–3:55 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:27–4:27 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:52–11:52 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:58–7:58 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 Rainier
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Port of Longview 0.7 mi
- Jetty 3.7 mi
- Jetty 4.8 mi
- Jetty 6.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Canoe Launch 3.4 mi
- Rainier Marina 0.2 mi
- Kalama Marina 7.0 mi
- Black Heron Fly Fishing 6.2 mi
- Fuel dock 6.9 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 1.5 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (600 ft from Rainier) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.5 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 1.5 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) 1.5 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.
Tides near RainierTides nearby
- Prescott3.6 mi
- Kalama7.1 mi
- Westport21 mi
- East Cathlamet22 mi
- Cathlamet23 mi
- Wauna23 mi
- Knappa32 mi
- Svensen35 mi
- Altoona37 mi
Rainier at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,920 people. Coordinates: 46.089° N, 122.936° W.
- It is 43 mi east of Astoria, the main place in Oregon. The sun rises 4 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Astoria.
- The nearest tide station, Longview, is 1.5 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Rainier City Marina (0.2 mi), Red Mill Beach (0.7 mi), Cottonwood Beach (1.6 mi), Port of Longview (1.9 mi).
Questions about RainierQuestions
What time is high tide today in Rainier?
Today in Rainier there are high tides at 5:42 am (2.4 ft) and 5:15 pm (4.5 ft) and low tides at 1:13 am and 12:14 pm. Tide coefficient 81.
What time is sunset today in Rainier?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Rainier?
At 7:49 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 1:55–3:55 am, Minor 10:52–11:52 am, Major 2:27–4:27 pm, Minor 6:58–7:58 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Rainier?
Heavy drizzle, from 46 °F to 55 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (5 mph) and a 94% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Rainier?
The best time to visit Rainier is from July to August: highs of 79 °F to 80 °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: NOAA station Longview (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).