Dungeness Spit today
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Tide now -0.5 ft ↓ falling · low 11:40 pm (-2.4 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:50–5:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Waves · water 0.6 ft · 51 °F smooth · 7.9 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 46 °F from the ESE, gusts 16 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:52 am–6:00 pm 10 h 8 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:17 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:17 pm
- Diving tomorrow 7:50–8:30 am great day · 10/10
Today in Dungeness Spit there are high tides at 6:47 am (8.0 ft) and 4:10 pm (7.7 ft) and low tides at 11:18 am and 11:40 pm. Tide coefficient 90. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:40 pm. The sun rises at 7:52 am and sets at 6:00 pm: 10 h 8 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:17 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:56 am to 3:56 am and from 2:28 pm to 4:28 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (9 mph). Mainly clear, 46 °F.
Beach day in Dungeness Spit
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Offshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.1 ft waves
- Low tide at 11:18 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 · 1.1 ft
1.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 52 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 6 mph
Offshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:40 pm
Low tide at 11:18 am and 11:40 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:47 am and 4:10 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
About Dungeness SpitThe beach
2.0 mi from Dungeness. Tides, weather and sun in Dungeness →
- Restrooms
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Dungeness Spit
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- Graveyard Spit 0.5 mi · S
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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Webcams near Dungeness Spit
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Fishing in Dungeness Spit today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 4:10 pm, coefficient 89
- Major period 2:28–4:28 pm
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), light offshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 90 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:10 pm to 4:30 pm, combines the 4:10 pm high tide and a major period. Also good from 5:50 am to 7:50 am, with the 6:47 am high tide, sunrise, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, with the 11:18 am low tide and moonset.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, Chinook salmon, lingcod and market squid. What you can catch
Tides in Dungeness Spit
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 6:47 am 8.0 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 11:18 am 6.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:10 pm 7.7 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Next low tide 11:40 pm -2.4 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 55 min to low tide at 11:40 pm.
Tide coefficient 90 for the 6:47 am high tide and 89 for the 4:10 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 10.3 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 (9.1 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-3.6 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 27 (coefficient 93, 10.0 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 38, 6.9 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 | 7:52 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 6:47 am · 8.0 ft | Low tide 11:18 am · 6.0 ft | High tide 4:10 pm · 7.7 ft | Low tide 11:40 pm · -2.4 ft | Coef. 90 | 91% | Major periods 1:56 am · 2:28 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:54 am · 5:58 pm | High tide 7:47 am · 8.0 ft | Low tide 12:15 pm · 6.3 ft | High tide 4:45 pm · 7.5 ft | — | Coef. 84 | 83% | Major periods 3:00 am · 3:32 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:55 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 12:31 am · -2.2 ft | High tide 8:51 am · 8.0 ft | Low tide 1:26 pm · 6.5 ft | High tide 5:27 pm · 7.1 ft | Coef. 76 | 73% | Major periods 4:04 am · 4:36 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:57 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 1:26 am · -1.6 ft | High tide 9:56 am · 8.0 ft | Low tide 3:03 pm · 6.3 ft | High tide 6:28 pm · 6.6 ft | Coef. 67 | 62% | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:35 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:58 am · 4:53 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 9:54 am · 7.9 ft | Low tide 4:19 pm · 5.7 ft | High tide 6:58 pm · 5.9 ft | Coef. 61 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:03 am · 5:30 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:00 am · 4:52 pm | Low tide 2:30 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 10:43 am · 7.9 ft | Low tide 5:30 pm · 4.7 ft | High tide 8:44 pm · 5.4 ft | Coef. 60 | 39% | Major periods 5:56 am · 6:20 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:01 am · 4:50 pm | Low tide 3:36 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 11:24 am · 7.9 ft | Low tide 6:10 pm · 3.6 ft | High tide 10:43 pm · 5.2 ft | Coef. 65 | 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 Dungeness station (NOAA), 1.1 mi from Dungeness Spit. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Port Townsend reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Dungeness Spit
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Offshore wind. The coast faces west 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: 1.6 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east-southeast (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.2 °F more yesterday 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 warmer than normal for late October (+2.0 °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 9:45 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 Dungeness Spit today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:18 am): little current from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
- 0.4 ft swell at 8 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 6:47 am (6:20–7:20 am), low tide 11:18 am (10:30 am–12:00 pm), high tide 4:10 pm (3:00–4:50 pm) and low tide 11:40 pm (11:20–11:55 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.46 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 51.4 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:32 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:17 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:50 am to 8:30 am, with 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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- Wreck 3.0 mi
- Wreck 5.6 mi
- Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge 0.7 mi
- Subsea Global Solutions Seattle/Port Angeles 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 Dungeness Spit
Now in Dungeness Spit
- Low / high
- 42 / 52 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 67%
- Clouds
- 44%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 9.3 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 32
- 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 | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 46° | 42° | 43° | 42° | 51° | 51° | 48° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SSW | 4 SE | 6 SSW | 3 S | 4 ESE | 6 ESE | 5 SE | 8 ESE |
| Gusts | 17 | 5 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 15 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.1 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 46° 8 ESE 0.6 ft
- 12:00 am 45° 5 WNW 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 42° 5 SSE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 42° 5 WNW 1.1 ft
- 9:00 am 42° 3 SSW 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 49° 3 WNW 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 50° 11 W 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 48° 7 WNW 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 42 / 52 °F | 10 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | 6:47 am · 4:10 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 40 / 51 °F | 11 mph WSW | 1.6 ft | 7:47 am · 4:45 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 40 / 49 °F | 8 mph E | 0.8 ft | 8:51 am · 5:27 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 39 / 51 °F | 4 mph ESE | 0.6 ft | 9:56 am · 6:28 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 39 / 52 °F | 4 mph SSE | 0.5 ft | 9:54 am · 6:58 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 41 / 52 °F | 4 mph E | 0.7 ft | 10:43 am · 8:44 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 53 °F | 2 mph E | 0.6 ft | 11:24 am · 10:43 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 42 / 53 °F | 2 mph SE | 0.8 ft | 11:57 am | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 54 °F | 3 mph SE | 0.5 ft | 12:31 am · 12:24 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 53 °F | 4 mph SSE | 1.2 ft | 1:50 am · 12:46 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 52 °F | 5 mph S | 2.5 ft | 2:53 am · 1:05 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 45 / 52 °F | 8 mph SE | 1.8 ft | 3:46 am · 1:23 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 56 °F | 36 mph ESE | 5.3 ft | 4:34 am · 1:43 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 61 °F | 17 mph SE | 2.7 ft | 5:18 am · 2:04 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 40° / 51° 1.6 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 40° / 49° 0.8 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 39° / 51° 0.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 39° / 52° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 41° / 52° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 43° / 53° 0.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 42° / 53° 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind today. 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 (−4.2 °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 9:45 pm (local time).
The sun in Dungeness Spit
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:43 am
- Full dark 7:09 pm
- Civil dawn 7:20 am
- Civil dusk 6:32 pm
- Solar noon 12:56 pm (29° high)
- Daylight 10 h 8 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:15 pm
- Full dark 7:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,513 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Dungeness Spit
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:56–3:56 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:28–4:28 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:05 am–12:05 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:47–7:47 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 Dungeness Spit
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.6 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.8 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.1 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.6 mi
- 33 ft deep0.8 mi
- 66 ft deep0.95 mi
- 164 ft deep1.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.6 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 0.8 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.
Nearest lighthouse
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New Dungeness Light 1.7 mi east
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 18 nautical miles (21 mi)
- Light height
- 66 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 62 ft
- Built
- 1857
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Dungeness SpitTides nearby
- Dungeness2.0 mi
- Jamestown3.9 mi
- Port Angeles East12 mi
- Blyn12 mi
- Gardiner13 mi
- Port Angeles14 mi
- Port Townsend18 mi
- Gonzales19 mi
- Fairfield19 mi
- Rockland19 mi
Dungeness Spit at a glance
Questions about Dungeness SpitQuestions
Where is Dungeness Spit?
2.0 mi from Dungeness, in Washington (United States). The shore faces west.
What amenities does Dungeness Spit have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Dungeness Spit?
There's no open yearly bathing water rating in the US. Each state and territory monitors its beaches and posts an advisory when swimming isn't safe: check the official beach advisories for Washington (Washington State Department of Ecology).
What time is high tide today in Dungeness Spit?
Today in Dungeness Spit there are high tides at 6:47 am (8.0 ft) and 4:10 pm (7.7 ft) and low tides at 11:18 am and 11:40 pm. Tide coefficient 90.
What time is sunset today in Dungeness Spit?
At 6:00 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:32 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Dungeness Spit?
At 7:54 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 1:56–3:56 am, Minor 11:05 am–12:05 pm, Major 2:28–4:28 pm, Minor 6:47–7:47 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Dungeness Spit?
Light drizzle, from 42 °F to 52 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (9 mph) and a 67% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Dungeness Spit?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.6 ft waves with a period of 7.9 s from the west-northwest. The water is 51.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Dungeness Spit?
The best time to visit Dungeness Spit is from July to August: highs of 72 °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 Dungeness (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).