Bay City tides today
- Tide now 3.3 ft ↑ rising · high 4:11 am (8.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:40–4:20 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.3 ft · 53 °F moderate · 9.1 s from the west
- Wind · air 4 mph · 47 °F from the SSW, gusts 12 · light drizzle
- Surf today 3.1–4.8 ft Good day · 6/10 · 7:23–10:00 am
- Sun 7:55 am–6:05 pm 10 h 10 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 8:32 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:32 pm
Today in Bay City there are high tides at 4:11 am (8.6 ft) and 3:21 pm (11.2 ft) and low tides at 8:55 am and 9:56 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:11 am. The sun rises at 7:55 am and sets at 6:05 pm: 10 h 10 min of daylight. The moon is 83% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:32 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:04 am to 5:04 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 5.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph). Light drizzle, 47 °F.
Fishing in Bay City today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 3:21 pm, coefficient 81
- Major period 3:36–5:36 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.09 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (8 mph) and some swell (4.2 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 4:20 pm, combines the 3:21 pm high tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 7:50 am to 8:40 am, with the 8:55 am low tide, sunrise and some swell. Also good from 3:10 am to 5:00 am, with the 4:11 am high tide and a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, lingcod, black rockfish and market squid. What you can catch
Beach day in Bay City
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Low tide at 8:55 am: more sand
- Feels like 45 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.07 in)
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph)
- Swim with care: 4.7 ft waves every 9 s; high rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.7 ft
4.7 ft waves every 9 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. 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 53 °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 cross-shore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:55 am
Low tide at 8:55 am and 9:56 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:11 am and 3:21 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 City
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- Westport Beach 5.0 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- 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 Bay City
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 4:11 am 8.6 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 8:55 am 3.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:21 pm 11.2 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 9:56 pm -1.4 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 49 min to high tide at 4:11 am.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 4:11 am high tide and 81 for the 3:21 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 12.6 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 (12.4 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-3.4 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, 13.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 37, 6.4 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 | 7:55 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 4:11 am · 8.6 ft | Low tide 8:55 am · 3.8 ft | High tide 3:21 pm · 11.2 ft | Low tide 9:56 pm · -1.4 ft | Coef. 85 | 83% | Major periods 3:04 am · 3:36 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:56 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 5:08 am · 8.3 ft | Low tide 9:47 am · 4.2 ft | High tide 4:14 pm · 10.6 ft | Low tide 10:52 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 76 | 73% | Major periods 4:08 am · 4:40 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:57 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 6:11 am · 8.1 ft | Low tide 10:52 am · 4.6 ft | High tide 5:17 pm · 9.9 ft | Low tide 11:54 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 67 | 62% | Major periods 5:10 am · 5:39 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:59 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 6:18 am · 8.1 ft | Low tide 11:11 am · 4.7 ft | High tide 5:30 pm · 9.2 ft | — | Coef. 60 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:07 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:00 am · 4:59 pm | Low tide 12:00 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 7:27 am · 8.4 ft | Low tide 12:39 pm · 4.3 ft | High tide 6:52 pm · 8.6 ft | Coef. 58 | 39% | Major periods 5:59 am · 6:24 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:02 am · 4:57 pm | Low tide 1:07 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 8:26 am · 8.9 ft | Low tide 2:00 pm · 3.4 ft | High tide 8:15 pm · 8.4 ft | Coef. 63 | 29% | Major periods 6:48 am · 7:11 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:03 am · 4:56 pm | Low tide 2:09 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 9:15 am · 9.5 ft | Low tide 3:04 pm · 2.3 ft | High tide 9:28 pm · 8.4 ft | Coef. 70 | 20% | Major periods 7:33 am · 7:55 pm | High |
▲ 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 City station (NOAA), 0.2 mi from Bay City. 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 City
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.7 ft
- Significant5.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 6.4 ft with a period of 16 s, from the west (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.9 °F more 2 days ago than the model gives now: the water is probably warmer than the forecast says.
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 about normal for late October.
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 12:22 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.
Surf in Bay City today
Surf today
Good- 3.1–4.8 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 4.3 ft swell at 7 s from the west, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 8:55 am)
- Light: First light 7:23 am · sunrise 7:55 am · sunset 6:05 pm · last light 6:36 pm
- Tide: high 4:11 am (8.6 ft), low 8:55 am (3.8 ft), high 3:21 pm (11.2 ft) and low 9:56 pm (-1.4 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 52.7 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 163 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:23 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 6:00 pm to 6:36 pm can also work, with a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell.
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 Bay City today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (8:55 am): little current from 8:30 am to 9:20 am
- 4.3 ft swell at 7 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 4:11 am (3:40–4:30 am), low tide 8:55 am (8:30–9:20 am), high tide 3:21 pm (2:50–3:40 pm) and low tide 9:56 pm (9:40–10:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 5.6 ft at 7 s) and rain (0.37 in) over the last few days have 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: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:36 pm. Waning gibbous (83%), rising at 8:32 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:10 am to 9:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 2:50 pm to 4:20 pm, with 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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- Wreck 8.3 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Seashore Conservation Area 4.1 mi
- Oyhut Wildlife Area 7.0 mi
- South Grays Harbor Wildlife Area 8.5 mi
- Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge 9.1 mi
- North Willapa Bay Wildlife Area 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 Bay City
Now in Bay City
- Low / high
- 44 / 51 °F
- Rain
- 0.11 in · 60%
- Clouds
- 64%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 35
- 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 (−0.02 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° | 45° | 45° | 48° | 51° | 47° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 SW | 9 SSE | 10 SE | 7 SSE | 9 SSE | 13 S | 5 E | 6 SE |
| Gusts | 10 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 15 | 9 |
| Waves | 5.4 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.0 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.3 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.7 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 |
- 12:00 am 47° 2 SW 5.4 ft
- 3:00 am 44° 9 SSE 5.2 ft
- 6:00 am 45° 10 SE 5.0 ft
- 9:00 am 45° 7 SSE 4.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 48° 9 SSE 4.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 51° 13 S 4.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 47° 5 E 3.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 46° 6 SE 3.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 44 / 51 °F | 13 mph SSE | 5.4 ft | 4:11 am · 3:21 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 42 / 52 °F | 10 mph SE | 3.4 ft | 5:08 am · 4:14 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 41 / 54 °F | 8 mph SE | 3.1 ft | 6:11 am · 5:17 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 41 / 54 °F | 6 mph SE | 4.9 ft | 6:18 am · 5:30 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 56 °F | 9 mph E | 6.4 ft | 7:27 am · 6:52 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 45 / 57 °F | 6 mph E | 6.4 ft | 8:26 am · 8:15 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 45 / 57 °F | 8 mph SE | 5.4 ft | 9:15 am · 9:28 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 56 °F | 7 mph SE | 5.6 ft | 9:56 am · 10:31 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 54 °F | 9 mph S | 7.0 ft | 10:33 am · 11:26 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 54 °F | 10 mph SSE | 1.7 ft | 11:07 am | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 54 °F | 11 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | 12:15 am · 11:40 am | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 58 °F | 17 mph SE | 1.6 ft | 12:59 am · 12:12 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 61 °F | 10 mph SE | 1.6 ft | 1:40 am · 12:43 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 56 / 60 °F | 17 mph SSE | 2.2 ft | 2:20 am · 1:16 pm |
- Fri 30 Light rain 42° / 52° 3.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 41° / 54° 3.1 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 41° / 54° 4.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 43° / 56° 6.4 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 45° / 57° 6.4 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 45° / 57° 5.4 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 46° / 56° 5.6 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 (−6.1 °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 12:22 am (local time).
The sun in Bay City
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:47 am
- Full dark 7:12 pm
- Civil dawn 7:23 am
- Civil dusk 6:36 pm
- Solar noon 1:00 pm (30° high)
- Daylight 10 h 10 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 92,327,238 mi away and looks 32′ 12″ across.
The moon in Bay City
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,837 mi away and looks 32′ 43″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 3:04–5:04 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:36–5:36 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:12–1:12 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:02–9:02 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 City
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 2.3 mi
- Jetty 3.7 mi
- Jetty 3.9 mi
- Jetty 4.2 mi
- Westport Jetty 4.9 mi
- Boat ramp 3.5 mi
- Johns River Boat Launch 3.9 mi
- Boat ramp 6.7 mi
- Westport Marina 3.8 mi
- Quinalt Marina 6.7 mi
- Westport Charters 4.0 mi
- Junk Queens Tackle Box 4.2 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 1.8 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Bay City) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.8 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.8 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.8 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.8 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 1.8 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.8 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Grays Harbor Light 3.2 mi northwest
- Light
- Light alternating white and red every 30 s · Al WR 30s
- Range
- 19 nautical miles (22 mi)
- Light height
- 121 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 108 ft
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Bay CityTides nearby
- Cohassett Beach2.5 mi
- Westport2.8 mi
- Markham4.1 mi
- Grayland4.1 mi
- Ocean Shores8.8 mi
- Hoquiam11 mi
- Tokeland12 mi
- Oyehut12 mi
- Aberdeen14 mi
- Cosmopolis15 mi
Bay City at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 46.865° N, 124.059° W.
- It is 96 mi southwest of Seattle, the main place in Washington. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 8 min later than in Seattle.
- The nearest tide station, Bay City, is 0.2 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about Bay CityQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bay City?
Today in Bay City there are high tides at 4:11 am (8.6 ft) and 3:21 pm (11.2 ft) and low tides at 8:55 am and 9:56 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Bay City?
At 6:05 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bay City?
At 7:56 am. First light comes at 6:49 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 3:04–5:04 am, Minor 12:12–1:12 pm, Major 3:36–5:36 pm, Minor 8:02–9:02 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Bay City?
Drizzle, from 44 °F to 51 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph) and a 60% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bay City?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.3 ft waves with a period of 9.1 s from the west. The water is 52.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bay City?
The best time to visit Bay City is from July to August: highs of 67 °F to 69 °F, about 4 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 City (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).