Fort Ward tides today
- Tide now 5.0 ft ↓ falling · low 1:20 am (-2.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 7:40–8:30 am good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves 0.3 ft calm (rippled) · 1.9 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 47 °F from the SSW, gusts 17 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:48 am–5:59 pm 10 h 10 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:18 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:18 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:40–3:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Fort Ward there are high tides at 7:47 am (12.0 ft) and 6:07 pm (11.4 ft) and low tides at 12:35 am and 1:08 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:20 am. The sun rises at 7:48 am and sets at 5:59 pm: 10 h 10 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:18 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:53 am to 3:53 am and from 2:25 pm to 4:25 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (8 mph). Mainly clear, 47 °F.
Fishing in Fort Ward today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 7:47 am, coefficient 88
- Sunrise at 7:48 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:20 am to 8:30 am, combines the 7:47 am high tide, sunrise and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 5:10 pm to 6:30 pm, with the 6:07 pm high tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 12:00 am to 1:30 am, with the 12:35 am low tide, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: Chinook salmon, coho salmon, market squid and lingcod. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Chinook salmon. What you can catch
Beach day in Fort Ward
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.6 ft waves
- Low tide at 1:08 pm: more sand
- Feels like 49 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.6 ft
0.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:35 am
Low tide at 12:35 am and 1:08 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:47 am and 6:07 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 Fort Ward
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- Lytle Beach 1.6 mi · NW
- Parking
- Manitou Beach 5.1 mi · N
- Parking
- Alki Beach 5.1 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Lowman Beach 6.2 mi · SE
- 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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Webcams near Fort Ward
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Tides in Fort Ward
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:35 am -2.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:47 am 12.0 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 1:08 pm 7.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:07 pm 11.4 ft · coef. 87
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 34 min to low tide at 1:20 am.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 7:47 am high tide and 87 for the 6:07 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 14.7 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 5 (13.2 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-4.3 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 90, 14.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 40, 9.6 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 | 7:48 am · 5:59 pm | Low tide 12:35 am · -2.7 ft | High tide 7:47 am · 12.0 ft | Low tide 1:08 pm · 7.1 ft | High tide 6:07 pm · 11.4 ft | Coef. 88 | 91% | Major periods 1:53 am · 2:25 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:50 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 1:20 am · -2.9 ft | High tide 8:43 am · 12.0 ft | Low tide 2:03 pm · 7.6 ft | High tide 6:50 pm · 11.0 ft | Coef. 83 | 83% | Major periods 2:57 am · 3:30 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:51 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 2:09 am · -2.5 ft | High tide 9:45 am · 11.8 ft | Low tide 3:08 pm · 7.8 ft | High tide 7:42 pm · 10.3 ft | Coef. 75 | 73% | Major periods 4:02 am · 4:33 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:53 am · 5:54 pm | Low tide 3:03 am · -1.8 ft | High tide 10:51 am · 11.6 ft | Low tide 4:29 pm · 7.7 ft | High tide 8:48 pm · 9.5 ft | Coef. 67 | 62% | Major periods 5:03 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:54 am · 4:52 pm | Low tide 3:03 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 10:58 am · 11.5 ft | Low tide 5:05 pm · 7.0 ft | High tide 9:14 pm · 8.7 ft | Coef. 60 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:01 am · 5:27 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:56 am · 4:51 pm | Low tide 4:08 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:58 am · 11.5 ft | Low tide 6:25 pm · 5.8 ft | High tide 10:55 pm · 8.2 ft | Coef. 59 | 39% | Major periods 5:53 am · 6:18 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:57 am · 4:49 pm | Low tide 5:17 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 12:47 pm · 11.6 ft | Low tide 7:22 pm · 4.3 ft | — | Coef. 62 | 29% | Major periods 6:41 am · 7:04 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 Port Blakely station (NOAA), 1.1 mi from Fort Ward. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Seattle reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Fort Ward
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
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.3 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south-southwest (smooth).
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 marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station BMTW1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Fort Ward today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (1:08 pm): little current from 12:40 pm to 1:40 pm
- 0.3 ft swell at 2 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:35 am (12:20–12:50 am), high tide 7:47 am (7:20–8:20 am), low tide 1:08 pm (12:40–1:40 pm) and high tide 6:07 pm (5:40–6:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:30 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:18 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 2:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 7:50 am to 8:50 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell and light wind. Also good from 5:10 pm to 6:00 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell and light wind.
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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- Blake Island Reef 3.7 mi
- Wreck 1.0 mi
- Wreck 1.1 mi
- Wreck 1.6 mi
- Wreck 2.6 mi
- Wreck 2.6 mi
- Wreck 4.0 mi
- Blake Island Marine State Park 3.1 mi
- Exotic Aquatics 3.2 mi
- Alki Junkyard Dive Site 4.7 mi
- Jade Scuba Adventures 4.9 mi
- Seattle Dive Tours 6.0 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 Fort Ward
Now in Fort Ward
- Low / high
- 44 / 54 °F
- Rain
- 0.07 in · 77%
- Clouds
- 43%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 5.3 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 31
- 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 (−0.01 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 | Drizzle | Partly cloudy | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 48° | 47° | 46° | 46° | 52° | 53° | 51° | 47° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 S | 5 S | 5 SW | 4 SW | 6 SSW | 10 S | 9 SSW | 7 S |
| Gusts | 27 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
| Waves | 1.3 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 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 |
- 9:00 pm 47° 7 S 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 46° 10 S 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 46° 10 S 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 45° 8 SSE 0.2 ft
- 9:00 am 45° 4 S 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 50° 8 S 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 53° 6 S 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 50° 3 S 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 44 / 54 °F | 12 mph SSW | 1.3 ft | 7:47 am · 6:07 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 44 / 53 °F | 10 mph S | 0.3 ft | 8:43 am · 6:50 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 41 / 49 °F | 5 mph SE | 0.1 ft | 9:45 am · 7:42 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 39 / 53 °F | 5 mph NNE | 0.1 ft | 10:51 am · 8:48 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 40 / 53 °F | 5 mph S | 0.1 ft | 10:58 am · 9:14 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 53 °F | 4 mph NNE | 0.1 ft | 11:58 am · 10:55 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 55 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.1 ft | 12:47 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 42 / 55 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.1 ft | 12:36 am · 1:26 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 55 °F | 6 mph S | 0.1 ft | 2:01 am · 1:58 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 45 / 54 °F | 6 mph S | 0.1 ft | 3:11 am · 2:26 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 55 °F | 6 mph S | — | 4:09 am · 2:52 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 57 °F | 8 mph S | — | 4:59 am · 3:17 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 43 / 54 °F | 5 mph SW | — | 5:44 am · 3:44 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 60 °F | 2 mph W | — | 6:24 am · 4:14 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 44° / 53° 0.3 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 41° / 49° 0.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 39° / 53° 0.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 40° / 53° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 40° / 53° 0.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 43° / 55° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 42° / 55° 0.1 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 (−2.2 °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 Fort Ward
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:40 am
- Full dark 7:07 pm
- Civil dawn 7:16 am
- Civil dusk 6:30 pm
- Solar noon 12:54 pm (29° high)
- Daylight 10 h 10 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:15 pm
- Full dark 7:07 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,555 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Fort Ward
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:53–3:53 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:25–4:25 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:59–11:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:48–7:48 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 Fort Ward
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Point White Pier 3.2 mi
- Illahee Dock 4.4 mi
- Fishing pier 5.7 mi
- Waterman Point Pier 3.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Huntley Boat Launch 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Eagle Harbor Marina 2.4 mi
- Dave Ullin Open Water Marina 2.7 mi
- Emerald Water Anglers 6.1 mi
- Fuel dock 6.3 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 750 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.55 mi.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Fort Ward) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep210 ft
- 33 ft deep750 ft
- 66 ft deep0.35 mi
- 164 ft deep0.55 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 21 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 750 ft and 66 ft at 0.35 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 2.1 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
Alki Point Light 4.4 mi east
- Light
- White light, on and off for equal times, every 6 s · Iso W 6s
- Range
- 16 nautical miles (18 mi)
- Light height
- 39 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 36 ft
- Built
- 1887
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Fort WardTides nearby
- Port Blakely1.2 mi
- Manchester2.2 mi
- Creosote2.4 mi
- Bainbridge Island3.1 mi
- Enetai3.9 mi
- Harper4.2 mi
- South Colby4.2 mi
- Southworth4.8 mi
- Retsil5.1 mi
- Parkwood5.5 mi
Fort Ward at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 47.581° N, 122.515° W.
- It is 8.7 mi west of Seattle, the main place in Washington. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Seattle.
- The nearest tide station, Port Blakely, is 1.1 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Eagle Harbor Marina (2.5 mi), Harbour Marina (2.7 mi), Winslow Wharf Marina (2.8 mi), The Chandlery at Winslow Wharf (2.8 mi).
Questions about Fort WardQuestions
What time is high tide today in Fort Ward?
Today in Fort Ward there are high tides at 7:47 am (12.0 ft) and 6:07 pm (11.4 ft) and low tides at 12:35 am and 1:08 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Fort Ward?
At 5:59 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:30 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Fort Ward?
At 7:50 am. First light comes at 6:42 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 1:53–3:53 am, Minor 10:59–11:59 am, Major 2:25–4:25 pm, Minor 6:48–7:48 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Fort Ward?
Drizzle, from 44 °F to 54 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (8 mph) and a 77% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Fort Ward?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 1.9 s from the south-southwest.
When is the best time to visit Fort Ward?
The best time to visit Fort Ward is from July to August: highs of 72 °F to 73 °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 Port Blakely (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).