Hat Island tides today
- Tide now -0.4 ft ↓ falling · low 1:15 am (-2.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 7:40–8:30 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 0.7 ft smooth · 2.0 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 14 mph · 49 °F from the SE, gusts 16 · clear
- Sun 7:48 am–5:57 pm 10 h 8 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:15 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:15 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:40–3:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Hat Island there are high tides at 7:46 am (11.7 ft) and 6:06 pm (11.2 ft) and low tides at 12:30 am and 1:03 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:15 am. The sun rises at 7:48 am and sets at 5:57 pm: 10 h 8 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:15 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:52 am to 3:52 am and from 2:24 pm to 4:24 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the southeast (14 mph). Clear, 49 °F.
Fishing in Hat Island today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 7:46 am, coefficient 88
- Sunrise at 7:48 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light cross-shore wind (6 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, 7:30 am to 8:30 am, combines the 7:46 am high tide and sunrise. Also worth a try from 5:10 pm to 6:30 pm, with the 6:06 pm high tide and sunset, though with moderate wind. Also good from 1:50 am to 3:50 am, with a major period and falling pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, Chinook salmon, lingcod and market squid. October is one of the months when these are seen most: lingcod. What you can catch
Beach day in Hat Island
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 0.2 ft waves
- Low tide at 1:03 pm: more sand
- Feels like 48 °F: chilly for the beach
- Thunderstorms: get out of the water and off the beach
- Light offshore wind (12 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 · 0.2 ft
0.2 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 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 12:30 am
Low tide at 12:30 am and 1:03 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:46 am and 6:06 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 Hat Island
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- Tulalip Shores 4.8 mi · N
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 Hat Island
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:30 am -2.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:46 am 11.7 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 1:03 pm 7.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:06 pm 11.2 ft · coef. 87
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 47 min to low tide at 1:15 am.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 7:46 am high tide and 87 for the 6:06 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 14.5 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 (12.9 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, 14.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 40, 9.4 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 · 5:57 pm | Low tide 12:30 am · -2.7 ft | High tide 7:46 am · 11.7 ft | Low tide 1:03 pm · 7.1 ft | High tide 6:06 pm · 11.2 ft | Coef. 88 | 91% | Major periods 1:52 am · 2:24 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:50 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 1:15 am · -2.9 ft | High tide 8:42 am · 11.7 ft | Low tide 1:58 pm · 7.7 ft | High tide 6:49 pm · 10.8 ft | Coef. 83 | 83% | Major periods 2:57 am · 3:29 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:52 am · 5:54 pm | Low tide 2:04 am · -2.6 ft | High tide 9:44 am · 11.6 ft | Low tide 3:03 pm · 7.9 ft | High tide 7:41 pm · 10.1 ft | Coef. 75 | 73% | Major periods 4:01 am · 4:32 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:53 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 2:58 am · -1.8 ft | High tide 10:50 am · 11.4 ft | Low tide 4:24 pm · 7.8 ft | High tide 8:47 pm · 9.3 ft | Coef. 67 | 62% | Major periods 5:03 am · 5:32 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:55 am · 4:50 pm | Low tide 2:58 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 10:57 am · 11.3 ft | Low tide 5:00 pm · 7.1 ft | High tide 9:13 pm · 8.5 ft | Coef. 60 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:00 am · 5:27 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:56 am · 4:49 pm | Low tide 4:03 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:57 am · 11.3 ft | Low tide 6:20 pm · 5.8 ft | High tide 10:54 pm · 8.0 ft | Coef. 59 | 39% | Major periods 5:52 am · 6:17 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:58 am · 4:47 pm | Low tide 5:12 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 12:46 pm · 11.4 ft | Low tide 7:17 pm · 4.3 ft | — | Coef. 62 | 29% | Major periods 6:40 am · 7:03 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 Sandy Point station (NOAA), 3.0 mi from Hat Island. 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 Hat Island
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.0 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south (smooth).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:28 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station PTWW1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Hat Island today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (7:46 am): little current from 7:20 am to 8:20 am
- 0.2 ft swell at 2 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 12:30 am (12:15–12:45 am), high tide 7:46 am (7:20–8:20 am), low tide 1:03 pm (12:30–1:40 pm) and high tide 6:06 pm (5:30–6:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.57 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:29 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:15 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:50 am to 9:30 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell and light wind. Also good from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, with little swell and light wind. Also worth a look from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, with little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with tidal 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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- Equator 4.8 mi
- Pacific Queen 8.3 mi
- Wreck 4.0 mi
- Aaa Of Everett Fire Ext Co 5.7 mi
- Evergreen Dive Service 6.3 mi
- Northwest Dive Adventures 6.9 mi
- Lighthouse Diving Center 9.9 mi
- NW Sports Divers 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 Hat Island
Now in Hat Island
- Low / high
- 46 / 52 °F
- Rain
- 0.13 in · 78%
- Clouds
- 19%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 13 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 rain | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear |
| Temperature | 51° | 51° | 49° | 47° | 48° | 51° | 50° | 49° |
| Wind (mph) | 18 S | 10 SSW | 1 WNW | 11 SE | 12 SE | 11 ESE | 14 SE | 13 ESE |
| Gusts | 32 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 15 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.10 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 48° 13 SSE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 16 SE 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 11 SSE 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 47° 11 S 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 49° 10 S 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 51° 10 SSE 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 50° 4 SSE 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 48° 3 SSE 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 46 / 52 °F | 20 mph SE | 1.0 ft | 7:46 am · 6:06 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 46 / 53 °F | 17 mph SSE | 0.7 ft | 8:42 am · 6:49 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 43 / 48 °F | 6 mph SE | 0.1 ft | 9:44 am · 7:41 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 41 / 52 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.1 ft | 10:50 am · 8:47 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 43 / 53 °F | 4 mph SE | 0.1 ft | 10:57 am · 9:13 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 53 °F | 4 mph E | 0.1 ft | 11:57 am · 10:54 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 54 °F | 4 mph NE | 0.1 ft | 12:46 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 45 / 54 °F | 5 mph ESE | 0.1 ft | 12:35 am · 1:25 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 47 / 53 °F | 6 mph SE | 0.1 ft | 2:00 am · 1:57 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 53 °F | 7 mph SSE | 0.3 ft | 3:10 am · 2:25 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 54 °F | 10 mph SSE | 0.9 ft | 4:08 am · 2:51 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 56 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.9 ft | 4:58 am · 3:16 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 54 °F | 11 mph SSE | 1.1 ft | 5:43 am · 3:43 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 60 °F | 9 mph S | 0.3 ft | 6:23 am · 4:13 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 46° / 53° 0.7 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 43° / 48° 0.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 41° / 52° 0.1 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 43° / 53° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 43° / 53° 0.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 54° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 45° / 54° 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 (−4.4 °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 11:28 pm (local time).
The sun in Hat Island
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:40 am
- Full dark 7:06 pm
- Civil dawn 7:16 am
- Civil dusk 6:29 pm
- Solar noon 12:53 pm (29° high)
- Daylight 10 h 8 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:12 pm
- Full dark 7:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,568 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Hat Island
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:52–3:52 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:24–4:24 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:00 am–12:00 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:45–7:45 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 Hat Island
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- NOAA Pier 4.5 mi
- Pier 1 5.1 mi
- Pier 3 5.1 mi
- Jetty 3.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 3.9 mi
- Boat ramp 3.9 mi
- Hat Island Marina 0.5 mi
- Langley Marina 4.2 mi
- John's Sporting Goods 5.7 mi
- Possession Point Bait Co. 7.6 mi
- Fuel dock 4.6 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 950 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.3 mi.
From the shoreline (1,300 ft from Hat Island) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep700 ft
- 33 ft deep950 ft
- 66 ft deep1,300 ft
- 164 ft deep0.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 950 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 950 ft and 66 ft at 1,300 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.
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 Hat IslandTides nearby
- Clinton2.9 mi
- Priest Point3.6 mi
- Tulalip4.0 mi
- Langley4.4 mi
- Mukilteo4.8 mi
- Everett6.0 mi
- Marysville7.1 mi
- Picnic Point9.1 mi
- Freeland9.5 mi
- Meadowdale11 mi
Hat Island at a glance
- Town or city of about 41 people. Coordinates: 48.013° N, 122.321° W.
- It is 28 mi north of Seattle, the main place in Washington. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min earlier than in Seattle.
- The nearest tide station, Sandy Point, is 3.0 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Port of South Whidbey Harbour (4.2 mi), Tulalip Shores (4.8 mi), East Waterway (4.9 mi).
Questions about Hat IslandQuestions
What time is high tide today in Hat Island?
Today in Hat Island there are high tides at 7:46 am (11.7 ft) and 6:06 pm (11.2 ft) and low tides at 12:30 am and 1:03 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Hat Island?
At 5:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hat Island?
At 7:50 am. First light comes at 6:41 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 1:52–3:52 am, Minor 11:00 am–12:00 pm, Major 2:24–4:24 pm, Minor 6:45–7:45 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Hat Island?
Light rain, from 46 °F to 52 °F, with a moderate breeze from the southeast (14 mph) and a 78% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Hat Island?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 2.0 s from the south-southeast.
When is the best time to visit Hat Island?
The best time to visit Hat Island is from July to August: highs of 71 °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 Sandy Point (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).