Islandale tides today
- Tide now 7.1 ft ↑ rising · high 4:46 pm (7.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:50–4:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 53 °F calm (rippled) · 2.3 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 51 °F from the SSE, gusts 8 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:52 am–5:58 pm 10 h 7 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:14 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:40 am–2:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Islandale there are high tides at 7:23 am (7.8 ft) and 4:46 pm (7.5 ft) and low tide at 11:48 am. Tide coefficient 90. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:46 pm. The sun rises at 7:52 am and sets at 5:58 pm: 10 h 7 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 2:26 pm to 4:26 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southeast (4 mph). Mainly clear, 51 °F.
Fishing in Islandale today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 7:23 am, coefficient 90
- Sunrise at 7:52 am
- Falling pressure (−0.09 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (1.2 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, 7:20 am to 8:20 am, combines the 7:23 am high tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 3:50 pm to 4:30 pm, with the 4:46 pm high tide and a major period. Also good from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, with the 11:48 am low tide, moonset and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: lingcod, market squid, Pacific halibut and coho salmon. October is one of the months when these are seen most: lingcod. What you can catch
Beach day in Islandale
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- Low tide at 11:48 am: more sand
- Feels like 48 °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 · 1.0 ft
1.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. 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 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:48 am
Low tide at 11:48 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:23 am and 4:46 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 Islandale
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- Flint Beach 1.8 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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Tides in Islandale
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 7:23 am 7.8 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 11:48 am 5.8 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 4:46 pm 7.5 ft · coef. 88
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 52 min to high tide at 4:46 pm.
Tide coefficient 90 for the 7:23 am high tide and 88 for the 4:46 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.0 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a small 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 (8.9 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-3.5 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, 9.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 38, 6.7 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 · 5:58 pm | High tide 7:23 am · 7.8 ft | Low tide 11:48 am · 5.8 ft | High tide 4:46 pm · 7.5 ft | — | Coef. 90 | 91% | Major periods 1:55 am · 2:26 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:53 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 12:10 am · -2.3 ft | High tide 8:23 am · 7.9 ft | Low tide 12:45 pm · 6.2 ft | High tide 5:21 pm · 7.3 ft | Coef. 84 | 83% | Major periods 2:59 am · 3:31 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:55 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 1:01 am · -2.1 ft | High tide 9:27 am · 7.8 ft | Low tide 1:56 pm · 6.4 ft | High tide 6:03 pm · 7.0 ft | Coef. 76 | 73% | Major periods 4:03 am · 4:35 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:56 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 1:56 am · -1.6 ft | High tide 10:32 am · 7.8 ft | Low tide 3:33 pm · 6.2 ft | High tide 7:04 pm · 6.4 ft | Coef. 67 | 62% | Major periods 5:05 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:58 am · 4:52 pm | Low tide 1:55 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 10:30 am · 7.8 ft | Low tide 4:49 pm · 5.6 ft | High tide 7:34 pm · 5.8 ft | Coef. 60 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:02 am · 5:29 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:59 am · 4:50 pm | Low tide 3:00 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:19 am · 7.8 ft | Low tide 6:00 pm · 4.6 ft | High tide 9:20 pm · 5.2 ft | Coef. 60 | 39% | Major periods 5:54 am · 6:19 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:01 am · 4:48 pm | Low tide 4:06 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 12:00 pm · 7.7 ft | Low tide 6:40 pm · 3.5 ft | High tide 11:19 pm · 5.1 ft | Coef. 65 | 29% | Major periods 6:43 am · 7:06 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 Aleck Bay station (NOAA), 1.5 mi from Islandale. 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 Islandale
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
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.3 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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.8 °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 2:54 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 Islandale today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:48 am): little current from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
- 0.6 ft swell at 2 s from the west: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 7:23 am (7:00–8:00 am), low tide 11:48 am (11:00 am–12:30 pm), high tide 4:46 pm (3:30–5:20 pm) and low tide 12:10 am (11:50 pm–12:30 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.38 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 52.5 °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, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 7:50 am to 8:30 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell and light wind, though with 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 8.7 mi
- Wreck 9.3 mi
- Wreck 9.9 mi
- Wreck 9.9 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- James Island Marine State Park 5.9 mi
- Blind Island Marine State Park 10 mi
- Anacortes Diving & Supply 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 Islandale
Now in Islandale
- Low / high
- 43 / 51 °F
- Rain
- 0.24 in · 79%
- Clouds
- 30%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 44 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 33
- 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° | 45° | 45° | 44° | 50° | 51° | 47° | 44° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 SSW | 5 S | 5 W | 1 NE | 8 SSE | 4 SSE | 5 S | 9 ESE |
| Gusts | 6 | 15 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 17 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.5 ft | 1.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.24 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 51° 4 SSE 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 47° 5 S 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 44° 9 ESE 1.0 ft
- 12:00 am 45° 7 SE 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 44° 11 SSE 2.0 ft
- 6:00 am 45° 12 SSE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 am 45° 12 SE 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 50° 12 SE 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 43 / 51 °F | 9 mph S | 1.6 ft | 7:23 am · 4:46 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 44 / 53 °F | 14 mph SE | 2.3 ft | 8:23 am · 5:21 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 43 / 52 °F | 5 mph E | 0.7 ft | 9:27 am · 6:03 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 42 / 52 °F | 5 mph E | 0.3 ft | 10:32 am · 7:04 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 43 / 53 °F | 3 mph ESE | 0.1 ft | 10:30 am · 7:34 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 53 °F | 2 mph ENE | 0.1 ft | 11:19 am · 9:20 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 45 / 53 °F | 2 mph NE | 0.1 ft | 12:00 pm · 11:19 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 44 / 53 °F | 2 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | 12:33 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 45 / 53 °F | 2 mph SE | 2.0 ft | 1:07 am · 1:00 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 45 / 54 °F | 4 mph SE | 2.6 ft | 2:26 am · 1:22 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 54 °F | 5 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 3:29 am · 1:41 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 54 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.8 ft | 4:22 am · 1:59 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 55 °F | 27 mph SE | 2.6 ft | 5:10 am · 2:19 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 58 °F | 17 mph ESE | 1.2 ft | 5:54 am · 2:40 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 44° / 53° 2.3 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 43° / 52° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 42° / 52° 0.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 43° / 53° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 43° / 53° 0.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 45° / 53° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 44° / 53° 0.3 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 (−4.2 °F; normal high: 55 °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 2:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Islandale
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:42 am
- Full dark 7:07 pm
- Civil dawn 7:19 am
- Civil dusk 6:31 pm
- Solar noon 12:55 pm (28° high)
- Daylight 10 h 7 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:13 pm
- Full dark 7:07 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,532 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Islandale
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
- 2:26–4:26 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:05 am–12:05 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 Islandale
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Hummel Lake trail 5.3 mi
- McKaye Harbor boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Mackaye Harbor Boat Ramp 0.4 mi
- Hunter Bay boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 3.5 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- IMC boat ramp 5.4 mi
- Boat ramp 5.4 mi
- Boat ramp 7.9 mi
- Boat ramp 8.4 mi
- Shipyard Cove 8.6 mi
- Flounder Beach Yacht Club 8.8 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.1 mi out for 33 ft of water. It reaches 164 ft at 2.8 mi.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Islandale) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.85 mi
- 33 ft deep1.1 mi
- 66 ft deep1.3 mi
- 164 ft deep2.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.85 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 1.1 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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Cattle Point Light 4.9 mi west
- Light
- A white flash every 4 s · Fl W 4s
- Range
- 7 nautical miles (8.1 mi)
- Light height
- 95 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 33 ft
- Built
- 1888
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near IslandaleTides nearby
- Friday Harbor9.5 mi
- Deception Pass10 mi
- Orcas11 mi
- Ault Field11 mi
- Anacortes12 mi
- Gibraltar13 mi
- Dolphin14 mi
- Oak Harbor14 mi
- San de Fuca16 mi
- La Conner17 mi
Islandale at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 48.446° N, 122.858° W.
- It is 63 mi northwest of Seattle, the main place in Washington. The sun rises 4 min later and sets at the same time than in Seattle.
- The nearest tide station, Aleck Bay, is 1.5 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Flint Beach (1.8 mi).
Questions about IslandaleQuestions
What time is high tide today in Islandale?
Today in Islandale there are high tides at 7:23 am (7.8 ft) and 4:46 pm (7.5 ft) and low tide at 11:48 am. Tide coefficient 90.
What time is sunset today in Islandale?
At 5:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:31 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Islandale?
At 7:53 am. First light comes at 6:44 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 11:05 am–12:05 pm, Major 2:26–4:26 pm, Minor 6:44–7:44 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Islandale?
Light drizzle, from 43 °F to 51 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southeast (4 mph) and a 79% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Islandale?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 2.3 s from the west-southwest. The water is 52.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Islandale?
The best time to visit Islandale 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 Aleck Bay (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).