Bay Center tides today
- Tide now 3.4 ft ↑ rising · high 4:21 am (8.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:40–4:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.1 ft · 54 °F moderate · 7.0 s from the west
- Wind · air 7 mph · 44 °F from the SE, gusts 13 · light drizzle
- Sun 7:54 am–6:05 pm 10 h 11 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 8:33 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:33 pm
- Best time to dive 3:30–4:20 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Bay Center there are high tides at 4:21 am (8.1 ft) and 3:31 pm (10.5 ft) and low tides at 9:43 am and 10:44 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:21 am. The sun rises at 7:54 am and sets at 6:05 pm: 10 h 11 min of daylight. The moon is 83% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:33 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:03 am to 5:03 am and from 3:36 pm to 5:36 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 4.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (7 mph). Light drizzle, 44 °F.
Fishing in Bay Center today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 3:31 pm, coefficient 81
- Major period 3:36–5:36 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.10 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (5 mph) and some swell (3.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:40 pm to 4:30 pm, combines the 3:31 pm high tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 3:20 am to 5:00 am, with the 4:21 am high tide, a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, lingcod, black rockfish and Chinook salmon. What you can catch
Beach day in Bay Center
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Low tide at 9:43 am: more sand
- Feels like 45 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.03 in)
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 3.7 ft waves every 7 s
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.7 ft
3.7 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 54 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 9:43 am
Low tide at 9:43 am and 10:44 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:21 am and 3:31 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 Bay Center
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Tides in Bay Center
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 4:21 am 8.1 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 9:43 am 3.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:31 pm 10.5 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 10:44 pm -1.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 22 min to high tide at 4:21 am.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 4:21 am high tide and 81 for the 3:31 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 11.8 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 (11.7 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-3.1 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 26 to 28 (coefficient 92, 12.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 37, 6.1 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:54 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 4:21 am · 8.1 ft | Low tide 9:43 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 3:31 pm · 10.5 ft | Low tide 10:44 pm · -1.3 ft | Coef. 85 | 83% | Major periods 3:03 am · 3:36 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:55 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 5:18 am · 7.8 ft | Low tide 10:35 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 4:24 pm · 10.0 ft | Low tide 11:40 pm · -0.7 ft | Coef. 76 | 73% | Major periods 4:08 am · 4:39 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:57 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 6:21 am · 7.6 ft | Low tide 11:40 am · 4.2 ft | High tide 5:27 pm · 9.4 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 62% | Major periods 5:09 am · 5:39 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:58 am · 5:00 pm | Low tide 12:42 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 6:28 am · 7.6 ft | Low tide 11:59 am · 4.3 ft | High tide 5:40 pm · 8.7 ft | Coef. 60 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:07 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:59 am · 4:59 pm | Low tide 12:48 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 7:37 am · 7.9 ft | Low tide 1:27 pm · 3.9 ft | High tide 7:02 pm · 8.2 ft | Coef. 58 | 39% | Major periods 5:59 am · 6:24 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:01 am · 4:57 pm | Low tide 1:55 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 8:36 am · 8.4 ft | Low tide 2:48 pm · 3.1 ft | High tide 8:25 pm · 7.9 ft | Coef. 63 | 29% | Major periods 6:47 am · 7:10 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:02 am · 4:56 pm | Low tide 2:57 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 9:25 am · 9.0 ft | Low tide 3:52 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 9:38 pm · 8.0 ft | Coef. 70 | 20% | Major periods 7:33 am · 7:55 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 Bay Center station (NOAA), 0.7 mi from Bay Center. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Toke Point reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Bay Center
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.1 ft
- Significant4.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.2 ft with a period of 7 s, from the west (moderate).
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 53.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.3 °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 12:53 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 46211, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Bay Center today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (3:31 pm): little current from 3:10 pm to 4:00 pm
- 3.0 ft swell at 5 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (5 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:21 am (4:00–4:50 am), low tide 9:43 am (9:10–10:10 am), high tide 3:31 pm (3:10–4:00 pm) and low tide 10:44 pm (10:20–11:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.3 ft at 6 s) and rain (0.44 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.0 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:36 pm. Waning gibbous (83%), rising at 8:33 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 4:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 9:30 am to 10:40 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current 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 Bay Center
Now in Bay Center
- Low / high
- 44 / 51 °F
- Rain
- 0.17 in · 53%
- Clouds
- 64%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 39 °F
- Visibility
- 11 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 (−0.00 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 47° | 44° | 44° | 45° | 50° | 51° | 47° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 17 SW | 4 NNE | 6 SSE | 7 SSE | 8 S | 13 S | 8 S | 6 SSE |
| Gusts | 25 | 11 | 11 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 8 |
| Waves | 4.2 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.1 ft | 2.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.06 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 47° 17 SW 4.2 ft
- 3:00 am 44° 4 NNE 4.1 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 6 SSE 3.8 ft
- 9:00 am 45° 7 SSE 3.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 50° 8 S 3.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 51° 13 S 3.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 47° 8 S 3.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 46° 6 SSE 2.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 44 / 51 °F | 17 mph SSE | 4.2 ft | 4:21 am · 3:31 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 40 / 53 °F | 9 mph SSE | 2.9 ft | 5:18 am · 4:24 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 40 / 55 °F | 9 mph SE | 2.7 ft | 6:21 am · 5:27 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 40 / 55 °F | 6 mph SSE | 2.4 ft | 6:28 am · 5:40 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 57 °F | 8 mph E | 3.4 ft | 7:37 am · 7:02 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 44 / 58 °F | 7 mph E | 3.5 ft | 8:36 am · 8:25 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 44 / 58 °F | 8 mph SE | 3.2 ft | 9:25 am · 9:38 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 57 °F | 7 mph SE | 3.3 ft | 10:06 am · 10:41 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 55 °F | 8 mph S | 4.2 ft | 10:43 am · 11:36 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 55 °F | 11 mph SSE | 4.1 ft | 11:17 am | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 55 °F | 12 mph SSE | 4.5 ft | 12:25 am · 11:50 am | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 58 °F | 17 mph SE | 4.3 ft | 1:09 am · 12:22 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 61 °F | 10 mph SE | 5.6 ft | 1:50 am · 12:53 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 56 / 60 °F | 17 mph SSE | 5.6 ft | 2:30 am · 1:26 pm |
- Fri 30 Light rain 40° / 53° 2.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 40° / 55° 2.7 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 40° / 55° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 42° / 57° 3.4 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 44° / 58° 3.5 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 44° / 58° 3.2 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 46° / 57° 3.3 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−6.7 °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 12:53 am (local time).
The sun in Bay Center
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:47 am
- Full dark 7:12 pm
- Civil dawn 7:22 am
- Civil dusk 6:36 pm
- Solar noon 1:00 pm (30° high)
- Daylight 10 h 11 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:21 pm
- Full dark 7:12 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,327,245 mi away and looks 32′ 12″ across.
The moon in Bay Center
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,837 mi away and looks 32′ 43″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 3:03–5:03 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:36–5:36 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:10–1:10 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:03–9:03 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 3 days
- New moon Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pmNov 8 in 10 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 3:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 6:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Bay Center
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Public Fishing Pier 5.3 mi
- Ruins 5.2 mi
- Jetty 5.2 mi
- Jetty 5.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 5.3 mi
- South Bend Boat Launch 7.2 mi
- Smith Creek Boat Launch 8.7 mi
- Tokeland Marina 5.3 mi
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.8 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1,050 ft from Bay Center) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.8 mi
- 33 ft deep1.8 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 1.8 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.8 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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 Bay CenterTides nearby
- Tokeland5.3 mi
- South Bend7.5 mi
- Ocean Park11 mi
- Grayland14 mi
- Bay City17 mi
- Cohassett Beach18 mi
- Markham19 mi
- Westport19 mi
- Long Beach20 mi
- Ilwaco23 mi
Bay Center at a glance
- Town or city of about 276 people. Coordinates: 46.631° N, 123.955° W.
- It is 102 mi southwest of Seattle, the main place in Washington. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 9 min later than in Seattle.
- The nearest tide station, Bay Center, is 0.7 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about Bay CenterQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bay Center?
Today in Bay Center there are high tides at 4:21 am (8.1 ft) and 3:31 pm (10.5 ft) and low tides at 9:43 am and 10:44 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Bay Center?
At 6:05 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bay Center?
At 7:55 am. First light comes at 6:48 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 83% illuminated. New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 3:03–5:03 am, Minor 12:10–1:10 pm, Major 3:36–5:36 pm, Minor 8:03–9:03 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Bay Center?
Drizzle, from 44 °F to 51 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (7 mph) and a 53% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bay Center?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.1 ft waves with a period of 7.0 s from the west. The water is 54.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bay Center?
The best time to visit Bay Center is from July to August: highs of 69 °F to 70 °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 Bay Center (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).