Boundary Pass fishing today
- Best time to fish 5:30–6:20 pm good day · 8/10
- Tide now 7.4 ft ↑ rising · high 5:24 pm (8.4 ft)
- Waves · water 0.2 ft · 54 °F calm (rippled) · 2.3 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 50 °F from the S, gusts 11 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:53 am–5:58 pm 10 h 5 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:14 pm
- Coefficient 108 big spring tides · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 2:27–4:27 pm today's activity: high
Today in Boundary Pass there are high tides at 8:46 am (9.0 ft) and 5:24 pm (8.4 ft) and low tides at 12:43 am and 1:14 pm. Tide coefficient 108. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:24 pm. The sun rises at 7:53 am and sets at 5:58 pm: 10 h 5 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:14 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. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.2 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south (8 mph). Mainly clear, 50 °F.
Fishing in Boundary Pass today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 8:46 am, coefficient 104
- Sunrise at 7:53 am
- Falling pressure (−0.09 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (0.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 108 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:50 am to 8:40 am, combines the 8:46 am high tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 5:30 pm to 6:20 pm, with the 5:24 pm high tide and sunset. Also good from 12:30 am to 1:40 am, with the 12:43 am low tide and falling pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, lingcod, market squid and Chinook salmon. What you can catch
About Boundary PassThe inlet
4.0 mi from Waldron. Tides, weather and sun in Waldron →
Currents in an inlet can be very strong on the incoming and outgoing tide: take care fishing from the jetties.
Data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata: some may be missing or out of date. Check the rules and hours on site. Wikipedia · See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beach day in Boundary Pass
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- Low tide at 1:14 pm: more sand
- Feels like 47 °F: chilly for the beach
- Thunderstorms: get out of the water and off the beach
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
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 · 0.5 ft
0.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. 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 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 12:43 am
Low tide at 12:43 am and 1:14 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:46 am and 5:24 pm. Coefficient 108 (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 Boundary Pass
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- Bruce Bight Beach 3.0 mi · NW
- Shell Beach 3.3 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Nawalagwis (Magic Beach) 6.1 mi · SW
- Restrooms
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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Boundary Pass
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Tides in Boundary Pass
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:43 am -2.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:46 am 9.0 ft · coef. 104
- ▼ Low tide 1:14 pm 7.0 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 5:24 pm 8.4 ft · coef. 108
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 31 min to high tide at 5:24 pm.
Tide coefficient 104 for the 8:46 am high tide and 108 for the 5:24 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 11.0 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 January 4 (10.2 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-3.9 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 112, 11.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 25, 6.3 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 | 7:53 am · 5:58 pm | Low tide 12:43 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 8:46 am · 9.0 ft | Low tide 1:14 pm · 7.0 ft | High tide 5:24 pm · 8.4 ft | Coef. 108 | 91% | Major periods 1:55 am · 2:27 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:55 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 1:28 am · -2.3 ft | High tide 9:48 am · 9.1 ft | Low tide 2:13 pm · 7.4 ft | High tide 5:55 pm · 8.3 ft | Coef. 112 | 83% | Major periods 3:00 am · 3:32 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:56 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 2:17 am · -2.2 ft | High tide 10:51 am · 9.1 ft | Low tide 3:32 pm · 7.6 ft | High tide 6:28 pm · 7.9 ft | Coef. 112 | 73% | Major periods 4:04 am · 4:35 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:58 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 3:10 am · -1.7 ft | High tide 11:51 am · 9.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 105 | 62% | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:35 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:59 am · 4:52 pm | Low tide 3:07 am · -1.0 ft | High tide 11:43 am · 8.9 ft | — | — | Coef. 92 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:03 am · 5:30 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:01 am · 4:50 pm | Low tide 4:07 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 12:26 pm · 8.7 ft | Low tide 7:07 pm · 5.3 ft | High tide 9:48 pm · 5.5 ft | Coef. 75 | 39% | Major periods 5:55 am · 6:20 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:02 am · 4:49 pm | Low tide 5:09 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 1:01 pm · 8.5 ft | Low tide 7:43 pm · 4.0 ft | — | Coef. 55 | 29% | Major periods 6:44 am · 7:07 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 Waldron Island station (NOAA), 4.1 mi from Boundary Pass. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Boundary Pass
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.1 ft
- Significant0.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.4 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: 1.9 ft with a period of 3 s, from the southeast (slight).
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 52.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.3 °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 2:53 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 Boundary Pass today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (1:14 pm): little current from 12:50 pm to 1:50 pm
- 0.1 ft swell at 2 s from the northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:43 am (12:28–12:58 am), high tide 8:46 am (8:30–9:01 am), low tide 1:14 pm (12:50–1:50 pm) and high tide 5:24 pm (5:00–5:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.37 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.6 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:31 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:14 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:10 pm to 2:50 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 8:20 am to 9:20 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak 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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- G.B. Church 11 mi
- HMCS Mackenzie 11 mi
- Stuart Island Marine State Park 6.9 mi
- Gulf Islands National Park Reserve 7.5 mi
- Sucia Island Marine State Park 7.6 mi
- Jones Island Marine State Park 8.7 mi
- Cooper Reef 10 mi
- Arachne Reef 11 mi
- Joan Rock 11 mi
- North Cod Reef 12 mi
- Rubly Island 12 mi
- Imrie Island 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 Boundary Pass
Now in Boundary Pass
- Low / high
- 41 / 50 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 62%
- Clouds
- 30%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · 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 (0.00 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 | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 46° | 46° | 44° | 43° | 50° | 50° | 47° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 SSW | 10 SSW | 4 W | 3 SSW | 5 SSW | 9 S | 8 SSE | 10 ESE |
| Gusts | 17 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 |
| Waves | 1.5 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.03 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 50° 9 S 0.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 47° 8 SSE 0.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 46° 10 ESE 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 44° 7 SE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 45° 9 SE 1.7 ft
- 6:00 am 45° 10 SE 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 47° 16 ESE 1.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 49° 14 ESE 1.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 41 / 50 °F | 12 mph S | 1.5 ft | 8:46 am · 5:24 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 44 / 50 °F | 16 mph ESE | 1.9 ft | 9:48 am · 5:55 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 48 °F | 11 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | 10:51 am · 6:28 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 49 °F | 8 mph NE | 0.7 ft | 11:51 am | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 49 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.5 ft | 11:43 am | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 49 °F | 4 mph NE | 0.1 ft | 12:26 pm · 9:48 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 49 / 51 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.8 ft | 1:01 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 48 / 50 °F | 4 mph NNE | 0.8 ft | 12:28 am · 1:30 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 49 / 50 °F | 5 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 2:08 am · 1:54 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 49 / 51 °F | 6 mph SE | 2.3 ft | 3:26 am · 2:16 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 51 °F | 8 mph SE | 2.3 ft | 4:31 am · 2:35 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 54 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.8 ft | 5:26 am · 2:51 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 55 °F | 27 mph SE | 1.9 ft | 6:14 am · 3:05 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 58 °F | 17 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 7:00 am · 3:20 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 44° / 50° 1.9 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 46° / 48° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 46° / 49° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 49° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 49° 0.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 49° / 51° 0.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 48° / 50° 0.8 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.6 °F; normal high: 53 °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 2:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Boundary Pass
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:43 am
- Full dark 7:08 pm
- Civil dawn 7:20 am
- Civil dusk 6:31 pm
- Solar noon 12:56 pm (28° high)
- Daylight 10 h 5 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:13 pm
- Full dark 7:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,517 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Boundary Pass
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
- 11:08 am–12:08 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 Boundary Pass
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- Barge Ramp 6.3 mi
- Boat ramp 6.3 mi
- Boat ramp 6.5 mi
- Boat ramp 6.6 mi
- Boat ramp 6.6 mi
- Marina 6.6 mi
- Poets Cove Marina 7.0 mi
- Brandt's Landing Marina 7.9 mi
- Deer Harbor Boatworks 8.6 mi
- Fuel dock 6.4 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
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 10 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 70 ft.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep10 ft
- 33 ft deep10 ft
- 66 ft deep30 ft
- 164 ft deep70 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 412 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 10 ft and 66 ft at 30 ft 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.9 mi out. Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
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
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East Point Lighthouse (Saturna Island) 3.3 mi northeast
- Light
- A white flash every 15 s · Fl W 15s
- Range
- 17 nautical miles (20 mi)
- Light height
- 121 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 46 ft
- Built
- 1895
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Boundary PassTides nearby
- Waldron4.0 mi
- Roche Harbor9.6 mi
- Dolphin9.8 mi
- Orcas12 mi
- Active Pass14 mi
- Friday Harbor14 mi
- Sidney16 mi
- North Saanich16 mi
- Point Roberts17 mi
- Deep Cove18 mi
Boundary Pass at a glance
- Inlet. Coordinates: 48.740° N, 123.076° W.
- It is 86 mi northwest of Seattle, the main place in Washington. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 1 min later than in Seattle.
- 4.0 mi from Waldron.
- The nearest tide station, Waldron Island, is 4.1 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Reef Harbour (3.9 mi).
Questions about Boundary PassQuestions
Where is Boundary Pass?
An inlet 4.0 mi from Waldron, in Washington (United States). The coast faces northwest.
Can you fish at Boundary Pass?
OpenStreetMap doesn't say whether fishing is allowed. Check the rules on site and the local fishing license: they can change.
What time is high tide today in Boundary Pass?
Today in Boundary Pass there are high tides at 8:46 am (9.0 ft) and 5:24 pm (8.4 ft) and low tides at 12:43 am and 1:14 pm. Tide coefficient 108.
What time is sunset today in Boundary Pass?
At 5:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:31 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Boundary Pass?
At 7:55 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 1:55–3:55 am, Minor 11:08 am–12:08 pm, Major 2:27–4:27 pm, Minor 6:44–7:44 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Boundary Pass?
Light drizzle, from 41 °F to 50 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south (8 mph) and a 62% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Boundary Pass?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.2 ft waves with a period of 2.3 s from the west-northwest. The water is 53.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Boundary Pass?
The best time to visit Boundary Pass is from July to August: highs of 70 °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 Waldron 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).