Ault Field tides today
- Tide now 6.6 ft ↓ falling · low 12:22 am (-2.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:50–5:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 53 °F calm (rippled) · 5.6 s from the west
- Wind · air 6 mph · 47 °F from the SE, gusts 12 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:51 am–5:58 pm 10 h 7 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:14 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:10 am–1:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Ault Field there are high tides at 7:43 am (7.3 ft) and 4:24 pm (8.0 ft) and low tide at 11:35 am. Tide coefficient 109. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:22 am. The sun rises at 7:51 am and sets at 5:58 pm: 10 h 7 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:14 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:54 am to 3:54 am and from 2:26 pm to 4:26 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (6 mph). Mainly clear, 47 °F.
Fishing in Ault Field today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 4:24 pm, coefficient 109
- Major period 2:26–4:26 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 109 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:20 pm to 4:30 pm, combines the 4:24 pm high tide and a major period. Also good from 7:30 am to 8:40 am, with the 7:43 am high tide and sunrise. Also good from 1:50 am to 2:30 am, with a major period, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, Chinook salmon, lingcod and market squid. October is one of the months when these are seen most: lingcod. What you can catch
Beach day in Ault Field
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Cross-shore breeze (9 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- Low tide at 11:35 am: more sand
- Feels like 49 °F: chilly for the beach
- Thunderstorms: get out of the water and off the beach
Thunderstorms during beach hours: get out of the water and off the sand as soon as you hear thunder.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 53 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 9 mph
Cross-shore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:35 am
Low tide at 11:35 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:43 am and 4:24 pm. Coefficient 109 (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 Ault Field
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- North Beach 4.5 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Little North Beach 4.7 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Rosario Beach 5.6 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Washington (Washington State Department of Ecology).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Ault Field
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 7:43 am 7.3 ft · coef. 106
- ▼ Low tide 11:35 am 6.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:24 pm 8.0 ft · coef. 109
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 53 min to low tide at 12:22 am.
Tide coefficient 106 for the 7:43 am high tide and 109 for the 4:24 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.9 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a small 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 23 (9.0 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-3.5 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
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 come from October 29 to 30 (coefficient 113, 9.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 23, 5.7 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 | 7:51 am · 5:58 pm | High tide 7:43 am · 7.3 ft | Low tide 11:35 am · 6.1 ft | High tide 4:24 pm · 8.0 ft | — | Coef. 109 | 91% | Major periods 1:54 am · 2:26 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:52 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 12:22 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 8:58 am · 7.4 ft | Low tide 12:26 pm · 6.5 ft | High tide 4:55 pm · 7.9 ft | Coef. 113 | 83% | Major periods 2:58 am · 3:30 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:54 am · 5:54 pm | Low tide 1:13 am · -1.9 ft | High tide 10:10 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 1:29 pm · 6.7 ft | High tide 5:29 pm · 7.6 ft | Coef. 112 | 73% | Major periods 4:02 am · 4:34 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:55 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 2:08 am · -1.4 ft | High tide 11:12 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 2:51 pm · 6.6 ft | High tide 6:13 pm · 7.0 ft | Coef. 105 | 62% | Major periods 5:04 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:57 am · 4:51 pm | Low tide 2:06 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 11:00 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 4:14 pm · 6.1 ft | High tide 6:48 pm · 6.1 ft | Coef. 91 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:01 am · 5:28 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:58 am · 4:50 pm | Low tide 3:07 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:36 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 5:45 pm · 5.0 ft | High tide 8:54 pm · 5.4 ft | Coef. 73 | 39% | Major periods 5:54 am · 6:18 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:00 am · 4:48 pm | Low tide 4:10 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 12:04 pm · 7.5 ft | Low tide 6:27 pm · 3.7 ft | High tide 11:05 pm · 5.2 ft | Coef. 53 | 29% | Major periods 6:42 am · 7:05 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 Naval Air Station Whidbey Island station (NOAA), 0.6 mi from Ault Field. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Ault Field
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.2 ft with a period of 3 s, from the west (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 51.7 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.8 °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 6:28 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 46088, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Ault Field today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (4:24 pm): little current from 4:00 pm to 4:40 pm
- 0.3 ft swell at 5 s from the west: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.4 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 7:43 am (7:20–8:10 am), low tide 11:35 am (11:10 am–12:00 pm) and high tide 4:24 pm (4:00–4:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.39 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 52.7 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:30 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:14 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm, with little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current. Also worth a look from 7:50 am to 9:00 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell and light wind, though with current.
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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- Wreck 6.5 mi
- Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve 8.6 mi
- Fidalgo Bay Aquatic Reserve 11 mi
- Skagit Bay Estuary Wildlife Area 11 mi
- Fort Casey State Park 12 mi
- Anacortes Diving & Supply 12 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation.
Weather in Ault Field
Now in Ault Field
- Low / high
- 43 / 52 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 79%
- Clouds
- 20%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 9.4 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 34
- 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 | Drizzle | Light rain | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 46° | 45° | 44° | 45° | 50° | 52° | 48° | 43° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 W | 5 SSE | 7 W | 5 SE | 9 SSE | 3 S | 3 SE | 8 E |
| Gusts | 10 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 17 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 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 48° 3 SE 0.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 43° 8 E 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 46° 8 SE 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 44° 10 SE 1.1 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 11 SE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 46° 12 SE 1.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 48° 11 SSE 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 50° 8 SE 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 43 / 52 °F | 10 mph SE | 1.2 ft | 7:43 am · 4:24 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 41 / 51 °F | 12 mph SE | 1.2 ft | 8:58 am · 4:55 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 38 / 50 °F | 5 mph ESE | 0.3 ft | 10:10 am · 5:29 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 38 / 50 °F | 4 mph ENE | 0.4 ft | 11:12 am · 6:13 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 39 / 51 °F | 4 mph SE | 0.3 ft | 11:00 am · 6:48 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 39 / 51 °F | 3 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | 11:36 am · 8:54 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 52 °F | 4 mph NNE | 0.3 ft | 12:04 pm · 11:05 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 40 / 52 °F | 3 mph ESE | 0.5 ft | 12:26 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 52 °F | 4 mph SE | 0.2 ft | 1:00 am · 12:44 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 52 °F | 7 mph SE | 0.8 ft | 2:23 am · 1:02 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 43 / 52 °F | 7 mph S | 2.7 ft | 3:27 am · 1:22 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 44 / 58 °F | 11 mph SE | 2.2 ft | 4:22 am · 1:44 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 44 / 54 °F | 12 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | 5:14 am · 2:07 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 58 °F | 8 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | 6:05 am · 2:29 pm |
- Thu 29 Light rain 41° / 51° 1.2 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 38° / 50° 0.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 38° / 50° 0.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 39° / 51° 0.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 39° / 51° 0.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 41° / 52° 0.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 40° / 52° 0.5 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: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.6 °F; normal high: 56 °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 6:28 pm (local time).
The sun in Ault Field
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:41 am
- Full dark 7:07 pm
- Civil dawn 7:18 am
- Civil dusk 6:30 pm
- Solar noon 12:54 pm (28° high)
- Daylight 10 h 7 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:13 pm
- Full dark 7:07 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,544 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ault Field
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:54–3:54 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:26–4:26 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:04 am–12:04 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:44–7:44 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 Ault Field
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 6.1 mi
- Jetty 6.4 mi
- Boat ramp 3.9 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.2 mi
- Boat ramp 4.2 mi
- Boat ramp 4.3 mi
- Boat ramp 4.5 mi
- Oak Harbor Marina 4.1 mi
- Deception Pass Marina 4.7 mi
- Plug Ugly 9.2 mi
- Marine Gas 4.7 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.5 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.55 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.2 mi.
From the shoreline (0.75 mi from Ault Field) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.5 mi
- 33 ft deep0.55 mi
- 66 ft deep0.6 mi
- 164 ft deep1.2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.5 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.55 mi and 66 ft at 0.6 mi from shore.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
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 Ault FieldTides nearby
- Oak Harbor3.4 mi
- Deception Pass4.8 mi
- San de Fuca7.5 mi
- Gibraltar7.7 mi
- Coupeville8.2 mi
- La Conner8.9 mi
- Islandale11 mi
- Anacortes12 mi
- Camano13 mi
- Bay View14 mi
Ault Field at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,541 people. Coordinates: 48.338° N, 122.674° W.
- It is 53 mi north of Seattle, the main place in Washington. The sun rises 3 min later and sets at the same time than in Seattle.
- The nearest tide station, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, is 0.6 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Oak Harbor Marina (4.1 mi), North Beach (4.5 mi), Deception Pass Marina (4.7 mi), Deception Pass State Park Marina (4.9 mi).
Questions about Ault FieldQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ault Field?
Today in Ault Field there are high tides at 7:43 am (7.3 ft) and 4:24 pm (8.0 ft) and low tide at 11:35 am. Tide coefficient 109.
What time is sunset today in Ault Field?
At 5:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:30 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ault Field?
At 7:52 am. First light comes at 6:43 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 1:54–3:54 am, Minor 11:04 am–12:04 pm, Major 2:26–4:26 pm, Minor 6:44–7:44 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Ault Field?
Light rain, from 43 °F to 52 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (6 mph) and a 79% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ault Field?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 5.6 s from the west. The water is 52.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ault Field?
The best time to visit Ault Field is from July to August: highs of 70 °F to 71 °F, about 4 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 Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).