Altoona tides today
- Tide now 0.9 ft ↓ falling · low 10:59 pm (-1.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–5:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 0.8 ft smooth · 8.0 s from the west
- Wind · air 7 mph · 48 °F from the WNW, gusts 11 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:50 am–6:06 pm 10 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:30 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:30 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:10–11:50 am great day · 9/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 9:00 pm today. NWS Portland OR
Today in Altoona there are high tides at 4:09 am (6.8 ft) and 3:16 pm (9.0 ft) and low tides at 10:00 am and 10:59 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:59 pm. The sun rises at 7:50 am and sets at 6:06 pm: 10 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:30 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:58 am to 3:58 am and from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-northwest (7 mph). Partly cloudy, 48 °F.
Fishing in Altoona today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 3:16 pm, coefficient 84
- Major period 2:30–4:30 pm
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 4:20 pm, combines the 3:16 pm high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 3:10 am to 4:00 am, with the 4:09 am high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, lingcod, black rockfish and Chinook salmon. What you can catch
Beach day in Altoona
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- Low tide at 10:00 am: more sand
- Feels like 49 °F: chilly for the beach
- High tide at 3:16 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:59 pm
Low tide at 10:00 am and 10:59 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:09 am and 3:16 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 Altoona
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Tides in Altoona
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:09 am 6.8 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 10:00 am 2.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:16 pm 9.0 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Next low tide 10:59 pm -1.5 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 35 min to low tide at 10:59 pm.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 4:09 am high tide and 84 for the 3:16 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 10.5 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 (9.8 ft) and the lowest, on July 15 (-2.2 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 11 (coefficient 90, 9.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 40, 5.3 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 | 7:50 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 4:09 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 10:00 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 3:16 pm · 9.0 ft | Low tide 10:59 pm · -1.5 ft | Coef. 85 | 91% | Major periods 1:58 am · 2:30 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:52 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 5:02 am · 6.6 ft | Low tide 10:47 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 4:00 pm · 8.8 ft | Low tide 11:49 pm · -1.2 ft | Coef. 81 | 83% | Major periods 3:02 am · 3:34 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:53 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 5:59 am · 6.4 ft | Low tide 11:39 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 4:52 pm · 8.4 ft | — | Coef. 74 | 73% | Major periods 4:07 am · 4:38 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:55 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 12:45 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 7:01 am · 6.2 ft | Low tide 12:41 pm · 3.2 ft | High tide 5:53 pm · 7.7 ft | Coef. 66 | 62% | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:37 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:56 am · 5:00 pm | Low tide 1:48 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 7:05 am · 6.2 ft | Low tide 12:57 pm · 3.2 ft | High tide 6:07 pm · 7.1 ft | Coef. 60 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:05 am · 5:32 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:57 am · 4:58 pm | Low tide 1:56 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 8:08 am · 6.5 ft | Low tide 2:20 pm · 2.8 ft | High tide 7:31 pm · 6.6 ft | Coef. 59 | 39% | Major periods 5:58 am · 6:22 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:59 am · 4:57 pm | Low tide 3:02 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:05 am · 6.9 ft | Low tide 3:37 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 8:53 pm · 6.4 ft | Coef. 65 | 29% | Major periods 6:46 am · 7:09 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 Harrington Point station (NOAA), 0.3 mi from Altoona. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Astoria (Tongue Point) reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Altoona
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.4 ft with a period of 4 s, from the west-southwest (smooth).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:24 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 46243, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Altoona today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (3:16 pm): little current from 3:00 pm to 3:40 pm
- 0.9 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:09 am (3:50–4:50 am), low tide 10:00 am (9:10–10:20 am), high tide 3:16 pm (3:00–3:40 pm) and low tide 10:59 pm (10:30–11:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (1.48 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:37 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:30 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 pm to 4:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, small waves, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, with slack water at low tide, small waves, light wind and the sun high.
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 Altoona
Now in Altoona
- Low / high
- 47 / 54 °F
- Rain
- 1.59 in · 86%
- Clouds
- 69%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 44 °F
- Visibility
- 6.6 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 37
- 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 | Light rain | Drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 51° | 51° | 49° | 48° | 53° | 54° | 51° | 48° |
| Wind (mph) | 21 WSW | 11 W | 10 NW | 5 SSE | 9 WSW | 8 WSW | 7 SW | 14 SW |
| Gusts | 31 | 20 | 22 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 21 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.09 in | 0.04 in | 0.35 in | 0.40 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.62 in |
- 9:00 pm 48° 14 SW 0.8 ft
- 12:00 am 47° 7 ESE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 45° 5 SE 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 45° 6 ESE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 45° 7 ESE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 50° 8 S 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 53° 4 SSW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 49° 2 S 0.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 47 / 54 °F | 21 mph WSW | 1.4 ft | 4:09 am · 3:16 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 44 / 53 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.9 ft | 5:02 am · 4:00 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 44 / 53 °F | 11 mph SE | 0.7 ft | 5:59 am · 4:52 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 44 / 55 °F | 11 mph ESE | 0.5 ft | 7:01 am · 5:53 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 43 / 56 °F | 6 mph SE | 0.8 ft | 7:05 am · 6:07 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 45 / 58 °F | 8 mph E | 1.1 ft | 8:08 am · 7:31 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 48 / 61 °F | 9 mph E | 1.2 ft | 9:05 am · 8:53 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 48 / 60 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.1 ft | 9:55 am · 10:06 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 49 / 58 °F | 7 mph SE | 0.9 ft | 10:38 am · 11:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 50 / 56 °F | 9 mph SSE | 1.0 ft | 11:16 am | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 57 °F | 10 mph SSE | 1.4 ft | 12:02 am · 11:51 am | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 59 °F | 10 mph SSE | 2.0 ft | 12:51 am · 12:24 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 56 °F | 12 mph ESE | 1.8 ft | 1:37 am · 12:55 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 63 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 2:21 am · 1:24 pm |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 44° / 53° 0.9 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 44° / 53° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 44° / 55° 0.5 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 43° / 56° 0.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 45° / 58° 1.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 48° / 61° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 48° / 60° 1.1 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 today. 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 (−4.5 °F; normal high: 58 °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 8:24 pm (local time).
The sun in Altoona
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:44 am
- Full dark 7:12 pm
- Civil dawn 7:19 am
- Civil dusk 6:37 pm
- Solar noon 12:58 pm (30° high)
- Daylight 10 h 15 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:23 pm
- Full dark 7:12 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,478 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Altoona
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:58–3:58 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:30–4:30 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:56–11:56 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:00–8:00 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 Altoona
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Tongue Point Pier 6.7 mi
- Pier 39 8.3 mi
- Ruins 8.3 mi
- East Basin 8.5 mi
- Jetty 6.2 mi
- Jetty 7.8 mi
- Jetty 8.6 mi
- Deep River Boat Launch 4.3 mi
- Boat ramp 7.6 mi
- Boat ramp 7.9 mi
- East End Basin Boat Launch 8.6 mi
- East Mooring Basin 8.6 mi
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.25 mi from shore and 3.3 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.25 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 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. 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 AltoonaTides nearby
- Knappa6.6 mi
- Svensen6.6 mi
- Astoria10.0 mi
- Jeffers Garden13 mi
- Cathlamet14 mi
- Chinook14 mi
- Wauna14 mi
- Warrenton15 mi
- East Cathlamet15 mi
- Westport16 mi
Altoona at a glance
- Town or city of about 39 people. Coordinates: 46.267° N, 123.656° W.
- It is 112 mi southwest of Seattle, the main place in Washington. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 8 min later than in Seattle.
- The nearest tide station, Harrington Point, is 0.3 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about AltoonaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Altoona?
Today in Altoona there are high tides at 4:09 am (6.8 ft) and 3:16 pm (9.0 ft) and low tides at 10:00 am and 10:59 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Altoona?
At 6:06 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Altoona?
At 7:52 am. First light comes at 6:45 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 1:58–3:58 am, Minor 10:56–11:56 am, Major 2:30–4:30 pm, Minor 7:00–8:00 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Altoona?
Light rain, from 47 °F to 54 °F, with a light breeze from the west-northwest (7 mph) and a 86% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Altoona?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 8.0 s from the west.
When is the best time to visit Altoona?
The best time to visit Altoona is from July to August: highs of 70 °F to 72 °F, about 3 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: NOAA station Harrington Point (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).