Neah Bay tides today
- Tide now 3.4 ft ↓ falling · low 9:37 pm (-2.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 7:50–8:50 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 6.4 ft · 52 °F moderate · 9.6 s from the west
- Wind · air 4 mph · 48 °F from the ESE, gusts 9 · heavy drizzle
- Sun 7:58 am–6:05 pm 10 h 7 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:22 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:22 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:50–3:50 pm average day · 6/10
Today in Neah Bay there are high tides at 3:13 am (6.5 ft) and 2:09 pm (9.3 ft) and low tides at 8:07 am and 9:37 pm. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:37 pm. The sun rises at 7:58 am and sets at 6:05 pm: 10 h 7 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:22 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:02 am to 4:02 am and from 2:34 pm to 4:34 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 6.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-southeast (4 mph). Heavy drizzle, 48 °F.
Fishing in Neah Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 8:07 am
- Sunrise at 7:58 am
- Falling pressure (−0.11 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (8 mph) and 6.2 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 93 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 8:40 am, combines the 8:07 am low tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 2:30 am to 4:00 am, with the 3:13 am high tide, a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 2:30 pm to 3:10 pm, with the 2:09 pm high tide and a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, lingcod, Chinook salmon and Pacific halibut. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Chinook salmon. What you can catch
Beach day in Neah Bay
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Low tide at 8:07 am: more sand
- Feels like 48 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 6.6 ft waves every 9 s; high rip current risk
- Water at 52 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 6.6 ft
6.6 ft waves every 9 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. 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 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 9:37 pm
Low tide at 8:07 am and 9:37 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:13 am and 2:09 pm. Coefficient 93 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Neah Bay
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- First Beach 1.7 mi · E
- Second Beach 1.9 mi · E
- Third Beach 2.4 mi · E
- Warmhouse Beach 2.5 mi · NW
- Hobuck Beach 2.9 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Sooes Beach 4.6 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Neah Bay
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Tides in Neah Bay
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:13 am 6.5 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 8:07 am 3.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:09 pm 9.3 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Next low tide 9:37 pm -2.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 33 min to low tide at 9:37 pm.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 3:13 am high tide and 91 for the 2:09 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 11.3 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 December 24 (10.4 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-2.9 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 95, 11.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 32, 5.3 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 | 7:58 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 3:13 am · 6.5 ft | Low tide 8:07 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 2:09 pm · 9.3 ft | Low tide 9:37 pm · -2.0 ft | Coef. 93 | 91% | Major periods 2:02 am · 2:34 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 8:00 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 4:09 am · 6.2 ft | Low tide 8:48 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 2:52 pm · 9.1 ft | Low tide 10:29 pm · -1.7 ft | Coef. 87 | 83% | Major periods 3:06 am · 3:39 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:02 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 5:11 am · 6.0 ft | Low tide 9:36 am · 4.0 ft | High tide 3:42 pm · 8.6 ft | Low tide 11:26 pm · -1.2 ft | Coef. 77 | 73% | Major periods 4:11 am · 4:42 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:03 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 6:19 am · 5.9 ft | Low tide 10:39 am · 4.3 ft | High tide 4:42 pm · 7.9 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 62% | Major periods 5:12 am · 5:41 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:05 am · 4:59 pm | Low tide 12:28 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 6:31 am · 5.9 ft | Low tide 11:12 am · 4.4 ft | High tide 4:55 pm · 7.1 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:09 am · 5:36 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:06 am · 4:57 pm | Low tide 12:33 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:37 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 1:08 pm · 4.0 ft | High tide 6:26 pm · 6.5 ft | Coef. 57 | 39% | Major periods 6:02 am · 6:26 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:08 am · 4:56 pm | Low tide 1:37 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 8:29 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 2:35 pm · 3.1 ft | High tide 8:02 pm · 6.2 ft | Coef. 62 | 29% | Major periods 6:50 am · 7:13 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 Neah Bay station (NOAA), 1.0 mi from Neah Bay. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Neah Bay
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.2 ft
- Significant6.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest13 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 13 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 13 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 8.3 ft with a period of 13 s, from the west (rough).
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 about normal for late October.
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 6:03 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 46087, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Neah Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (8:07 am): little current from 7:40 am to 8:40 am
- 5.8 ft swell at 7 s from the west: strong surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
- Low light: twilight
- Slack water today: high tide 3:13 am (2:50–3:40 am), low tide 8:07 am (7:40–8:40 am), high tide 2:09 pm (1:50–2:30 pm) and low tide 9:37 pm (9:20–10:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 6.3 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 51.8 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:38 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:22 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 8:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell and low light. Also worth a look from 1:40 pm to 2:30 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell.
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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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 Neah Bay
Now in Neah Bay
- Low / high
- 44 / 51 °F
- Rain
- 0.14 in · 40%
- Clouds
- 78%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 34
- 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 | Heavy drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Heavy drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 46° | 47° | 45° | 45° | 51° | 51° | 48° | 44° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 SW | 6 WSW | 6 SSW | 4 SW | 4 SW | 9 SW | 4 ESE | 7 SE |
| Gusts | 18 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 11 |
| Waves | 5.1 ft | 5.7 ft | 6.1 ft | 6.3 ft | 6.4 ft | 6.5 ft | 6.4 ft | 6.2 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 |
- 6:00 pm 48° 4 ESE 6.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 44° 7 SE 6.2 ft
- 12:00 am 44° 6 SSE 6.0 ft
- 3:00 am 44° 11 SSE 5.7 ft
- 6:00 am 42° 10 SE 5.4 ft
- 9:00 am 43° 11 E 5.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 46° 7 ESE 4.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 50° 9 ESE 4.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 44 / 51 °F | 11 mph SSW | 6.6 ft | 3:13 am · 2:09 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 42 / 50 °F | 14 mph SE | 6.0 ft | 4:09 am · 2:52 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 42 / 51 °F | 15 mph ESE | 3.7 ft | 5:11 am · 3:42 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 41 / 52 °F | 15 mph E | 3.4 ft | 6:19 am · 4:42 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 41 / 53 °F | 9 mph ESE | 6.2 ft | 6:31 am · 4:55 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 53 °F | 12 mph ESE | 8.1 ft | 7:37 am · 6:26 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 44 / 54 °F | 9 mph E | 8.3 ft | 8:29 am · 8:02 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 45 / 55 °F | 9 mph ESE | 6.6 ft | 9:11 am · 9:21 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 45 / 52 °F | 8 mph ESE | 7.3 ft | 9:47 am · 10:26 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 46 / 52 °F | 10 mph SE | 8.9 ft | 10:19 am · 11:22 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 52 °F | 11 mph SSE | 10 ft | 10:49 am | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 57 °F | 12 mph SSE | 11 ft | 12:12 am · 11:18 am | |
| Mon 9 | 50 / 59 °F | 14 mph SE | 10 ft | 12:57 am · 11:47 am | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 63 °F | 11 mph SE | 11 ft | 1:40 am · 12:16 pm |
- Thu 29 Heavy drizzle 42° / 50° 6.0 ft
- Fri 30 Heavy drizzle 42° / 51° 3.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 41° / 52° 3.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 41° / 53° 6.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 43° / 53° 8.1 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 44° / 54° 8.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 45° / 55° 6.6 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 (−3.4 °F; normal high: 54 °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 6:03 pm (local time).
The sun in Neah Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:49 am
- Full dark 7:14 pm
- Civil dawn 7:26 am
- Civil dusk 6:38 pm
- Solar noon 1:02 pm (28° high)
- Daylight 10 h 7 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:20 pm
- Full dark 7:14 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,413 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Neah Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:02–4:02 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:34–4:34 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:12 am–12:12 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:52–7:52 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 Neah Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Fishing Dock 1.3 mi
- Ruins 0.2 mi
- Coast Guard Pier 1.0 mi
- Jetty 0.5 mi
- Jetty 0.8 mi
- Neah Bay Coast Guard Breakwater 1.0 mi
- Jetty 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- Makah Marina 0.5 mi
- Big Salmon Fishing Resort in Neah Bay, Washington 0.5 mi
- Fuel dock 0.2 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 1.8 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep1.1 mi
- 66 ft deep1.7 mi
- 164 ft deep1.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.35 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
Cape Flattery Light 5.6 mi west
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 20 s · Fl(2) W 20s
- Range
- 14 nautical miles (16 mi)
- Light height
- 115 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 30 ft
- Built
- 1854
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Neah BayTides nearby
- Makah Marina0.5 mi
- Waatch2.6 mi
- Classet2.9 mi
- Midway2.9 mi
- Tsoo-Yess4.7 mi
- Cape Flattery Lighthouse5.6 mi
- Port Renfrew16 mi
- Sekiu16 mi
- Clallam Bay18 mi
- Shirley33 mi
Neah Bay at a glance
- Town or city of about 865 people. Coordinates: 48.367° N, 124.622° W.
- It is 118 mi northwest of Seattle, the main place in Washington. The sun rises 11 min later and sets 8 min later than in Seattle.
- The nearest tide station, Neah Bay, is 1.0 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Makah Marina (0.5 mi), First Beach (1.6 mi), Second Beach (1.9 mi), Third Beach (2.4 mi).
Questions about Neah BayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Neah Bay?
Today in Neah Bay there are high tides at 3:13 am (6.5 ft) and 2:09 pm (9.3 ft) and low tides at 8:07 am and 9:37 pm. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in Neah Bay?
At 6:05 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Neah Bay?
At 8:00 am. First light comes at 6:51 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 2:02–4:02 am, Minor 11:12 am–12:12 pm, Major 2:34–4:34 pm, Minor 6:52–7:52 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Neah Bay?
Heavy drizzle, from 44 °F to 51 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (4 mph) and a 40% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Neah Bay?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.4 ft waves with a period of 9.6 s from the west. The water is 52.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Neah Bay?
The best time to visit Neah Bay is from July to August: highs of 67 °F to 69 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 7 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 Neah 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).