Key Center tides today
- Tide now 11.8 ft ↓ falling · low 2:13 am (-3.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:30–4:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Wind · air 5 mph · 48 °F from the S, gusts 14 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:49 am–6:00 pm 10 h 11 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:20 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:20 pm
- Pressure 29.96 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
- Coefficient 88 average coefficient · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 1:54–3:54 am today's activity: high
Today in Key Center there are high tides at 8:34 am (14.9 ft) and 6:54 pm (14.2 ft) and low tides at 1:28 am and 2:01 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:13 am. The sun rises at 7:49 am and sets at 6:00 pm: 10 h 11 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:20 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:54 am to 3:54 am and from 2:26 pm to 4:26 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a light breeze from the south (5 mph). Mainly clear, 48 °F.
Fishing in Key Center today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 1:28 am
- Major period 1:54–3:54 am
- Falling pressure (−0.13 inHg in 24 h) and light cross-shore wind (11 mph)
- 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, 1:50 am to 2:30 am, combines the 1:28 am low tide, a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 7:30 am to 8:30 am, with the 8:34 am high tide and sunrise. Also good from 5:50 pm to 7:50 pm, with the 6:54 pm high tide, moonrise, sunset and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, Chinook salmon, market squid and lingcod. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Chinook salmon. What you can catch
Tides in Key Center
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:28 am -2.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:34 am 14.9 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 2:01 pm 7.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:54 pm 14.2 ft · coef. 86
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 20 min to low tide at 2:13 am.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 8:34 am high tide and 86 for the 6:54 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 17.8 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 (16.4 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-4.6 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 28 (coefficient 90, 17.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 40, 12.1 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 | 7:49 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 1:28 am · -2.9 ft | High tide 8:34 am · 14.9 ft | Low tide 2:01 pm · 7.6 ft | High tide 6:54 pm · 14.2 ft | Coef. 88 | 91% | Major periods 1:54 am · 2:26 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:50 am · 5:58 pm | Low tide 2:13 am · -3.1 ft | High tide 9:30 am · 14.9 ft | Low tide 2:56 pm · 8.1 ft | High tide 7:37 pm · 13.7 ft | Coef. 83 | 83% | Major periods 2:58 am · 3:31 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:52 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 3:02 am · -2.7 ft | High tide 10:32 am · 14.7 ft | Low tide 4:01 pm · 8.4 ft | High tide 8:29 pm · 12.9 ft | Coef. 75 | 73% | Major periods 4:03 am · 4:34 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:53 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 3:56 am · -1.9 ft | High tide 11:38 am · 14.5 ft | Low tide 5:22 pm · 8.2 ft | High tide 9:35 pm · 11.9 ft | Coef. 66 | 62% | Major periods 5:04 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:55 am · 4:54 pm | Low tide 3:56 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 11:45 am · 14.3 ft | Low tide 5:58 pm · 7.5 ft | High tide 10:01 pm · 10.8 ft | Coef. 60 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:02 am · 5:28 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:56 am · 4:52 pm | Low tide 5:01 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:45 pm · 14.4 ft | Low tide 7:18 pm · 6.2 ft | High tide 11:42 pm · 10.2 ft | Coef. 60 | 39% | Major periods 5:54 am · 6:19 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:58 am · 4:51 pm | Low tide 6:10 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 1:34 pm · 14.5 ft | Low tide 8:15 pm · 4.6 ft | — | Coef. 62 | 29% | Major periods 6:42 am · 7:05 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 Vaughn station (NOAA), 1.4 mi from Key Center. 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 Key Center
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Key Center: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
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 southeast 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.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:53 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from stations TCMW1 and TCNW1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Weather in Key Center
Now in Key Center
- Low / high
- 46 / 53 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 77%
- Clouds
- 45%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · 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 (−0.02 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 rain | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 49° | 49° | 46° | 47° | 51° | 52° | 49° | 48° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 S | 8 SSW | 7 SW | 5 S | 8 SW | 8 SW | 5 S | 5 S |
| Gusts | 25 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 |
| 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 48° 5 S
- 12:00 am 47° 6 SSW
- 3:00 am 45° 5 SSW
- 6:00 am 45° 4 SSW
- 9:00 am 45° 4 SW
- 12:00 pm 50° 5 SW
- 3:00 pm 52° 5 S
- 6:00 pm 49° 4 ESE
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 46 / 53 °F | 11 mph SSW | 8:34 am · 6:54 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 43 / 52 °F | 7 mph S | 9:30 am · 7:37 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 40 / 50 °F | 4 mph ESE | 10:32 am · 8:29 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 37 / 54 °F | 4 mph NNE | 11:38 am · 9:35 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 37 / 54 °F | 4 mph S | 11:45 am · 10:01 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 39 / 55 °F | 4 mph NE | 12:45 pm · 11:42 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 57 °F | 4 mph NE | 1:34 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 41 / 57 °F | 4 mph SE | 1:23 am · 2:13 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 56 °F | 4 mph S | 2:48 am · 2:45 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 55 °F | 4 mph S | 3:58 am · 3:13 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 55 °F | 6 mph SSW | 4:56 am · 3:39 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 45 / 58 °F | 7 mph SSW | 5:46 am · 4:04 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 53 °F | 5 mph NNE | 6:31 am · 4:31 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 57 °F | 2 mph WNW | 7:11 am · 5:01 pm |
- Thu 29 Light rain 43° / 52° 7 mph
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 40° / 50° 4 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 37° / 54° 4 mph
- Sun 1 Overcast 37° / 54° 4 mph
- Mon 2 Overcast 39° / 55° 4 mph
- Tue 3 Overcast 41° / 57° 4 mph
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 41° / 57° 4 mph
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 (−3.8 °F; normal high: 57 °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 8:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Key Center
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:41 am
- Full dark 7:08 pm
- Civil dawn 7:17 am
- Civil dusk 6:32 pm
- Solar noon 12:55 pm (29° high)
- Daylight 10 h 11 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:16 pm
- Full dark 7:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,539 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Key Center
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:54–3:54 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:26–4:26 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:58–11:58 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:50–7:50 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 Key Center
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jerkovich East Pier 7.5 mi
- Maritime Pier 7.9 mi
- Vaughn Bay Boat Ramp 1.4 mi
- Carney Lake Boat Launch 4.4 mi
- Horse Head Bay Public Boat Launch 4.5 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- Boat ramp 4.9 mi
- Horseshoe lake boat launch 5.9 mi
- Marina 0.7 mi
- Fair Harbor Marina 4.1 mi
- Indian Cove Moorage 6.2 mi
- Gig Harbor Fly Shop 7.7 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.5 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 0.7 mi.
From the shoreline (0.75 mi from Key Center) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.4 mi
- 33 ft deep0.5 mi
- 66 ft deep0.55 mi
- 164 ft deep0.7 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.4 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.5 mi and 66 ft at 0.55 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) 2.2 mi out.
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 Key CenterTides nearby
- Vaughn0.9 mi
- Grapeview4.2 mi
- Rosedale4.4 mi
- Home4.6 mi
- Allyn4.9 mi
- Wauna5.5 mi
- Lakebay5.8 mi
- Artondale6.5 mi
- Purdy6.5 mi
- Burley7.6 mi
Key Center at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,692 people. Coordinates: 47.341° N, 122.745° W.
- It is 27 mi southwest of Seattle, the main place in Washington. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 2 min later than in Seattle.
- The nearest tide station, Vaughn, is 1.4 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Fair Harbor Marina (4.1 mi).
Questions about Key CenterQuestions
What time is high tide today in Key Center?
Today in Key Center there are high tides at 8:34 am (14.9 ft) and 6:54 pm (14.2 ft) and low tides at 1:28 am and 2:01 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Key Center?
At 6:00 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:32 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Key Center?
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 1:54–3:54 am, Minor 10:58–11:58 am, Major 2:26–4:26 pm, Minor 6:50–7:50 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Key Center?
Light rain, from 46 °F to 53 °F, with a light breeze from the south (5 mph) and a 77% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Key Center?
The best time to visit Key Center is from July to August: highs of 75 °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 Vaughn (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).