Port Angeles tides today
- Tide now 8.3 ft ↑ rising · high 3:09 pm (8.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:30–3:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.8 ft · 52 °F smooth · 9.2 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 2 mph · 50 °F from the NE, gusts 3 · light drizzle
- Sun 7:53 am–6:01 pm 10 h 8 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:19 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:19 pm
- Best time to dive 2:30–3:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Port Angeles there are high tides at 6:14 am (6.7 ft) and 3:09 pm (8.3 ft) and low tides at 10:16 am and 11:32 pm. Tide coefficient 110. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:09 pm. The sun rises at 7:53 am and sets at 6:01 pm: 10 h 8 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:19 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:57 am to 3:57 am and from 2:29 pm to 4:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.8 ft waves. There's a light air from the northeast (2 mph). Light drizzle, 50 °F.
Fishing in Port Angeles today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 3:09 pm, coefficient 110
- Major period 2:29–4:29 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.8 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 110 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines the 3:09 pm high tide and a major period. Also good from 5:10 am to 7:10 am, with the 6:14 am high tide and falling pressure. Also good from 9:20 am to 11:20 am, with the 10:16 am low tide and moonset.
Species with the most records nearby: Pacific halibut, lingcod, market squid and Chinook salmon. What you can catch
Beach day in Port Angeles
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Cross-shore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- Low tide at 10:16 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 · 0.9 ft
0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. 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 5 mph
Cross-shore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:32 pm
Low tide at 10:16 am and 11:32 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:14 am and 3:09 pm. Coefficient 110 (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 Port Angeles
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Tides in Port Angeles
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 6:14 am 6.7 ft · coef. 107
- ▼ Low tide 10:16 am 5.9 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 3:09 pm 8.3 ft · coef. 110
- ▼ Low tide 11:32 pm -2.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 13 min to high tide at 3:09 pm.
Tide coefficient 107 for the 6:14 am high tide and 110 for the 3:09 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 10.3 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 23 (9.2 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-3.6 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
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 come from October 29 to 30 (coefficient 114, 9.7 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 23, 5.1 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 | 7:53 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 6:14 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 10:16 am · 5.9 ft | High tide 3:09 pm · 8.3 ft | Low tide 11:32 pm · -2.0 ft | Coef. 110 | 91% | Major periods 1:57 am · 2:29 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:55 am · 5:59 pm | High tide 7:21 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 11:01 am · 6.3 ft | High tide 3:39 pm · 8.2 ft | — | Coef. 114 | 83% | Major periods 3:01 am · 3:34 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:56 am · 5:58 pm | Low tide 12:23 am · -1.9 ft | High tide 8:43 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 12:01 pm · 6.5 ft | High tide 4:15 pm · 7.8 ft | Coef. 113 | 73% | Major periods 4:06 am · 4:37 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:58 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 1:17 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 10:21 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 1:23 pm · 6.5 ft | High tide 4:55 pm · 7.2 ft | Coef. 106 | 62% | Major periods 5:07 am · 5:37 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:59 am · 4:55 pm | Low tide 1:15 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 10:09 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 2:07 pm · 6.1 ft | High tide 4:47 pm · 6.3 ft | Coef. 94 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:04 am · 5:31 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:01 am · 4:53 pm | Low tide 2:15 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:34 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 3:58 pm · 5.2 ft | High tide 7:36 pm · 5.4 ft | Coef. 77 | 39% | Major periods 5:57 am · 6:21 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:02 am · 4:52 pm | Low tide 3:15 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 10:53 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 5:14 pm · 4.0 ft | High tide 9:41 pm · 4.9 ft | Coef. 57 | 29% | Major periods 6:45 am · 7:08 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 Angeles station (NOAA), 0.6 mi from Port Angeles. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Port Angeles
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.2 ft with a period of 4 s, from the west (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.1 °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 warmer than normal for late October (+2.2 °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 2:56 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 46267, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Port Angeles today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (3:09 pm): little current from 2:50 pm to 3:30 pm
- 0.7 ft swell at 8 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.4 mph current toward the west-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 6:14 am (5:50–6:50 am), low tide 10:16 am (9:40–10:40 am), high tide 3:09 pm (2:50–3:30 pm) and low tide 11:32 pm (11:17–11:47 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.31 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 51.4 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:33 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:19 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 10:00 am to 10:40 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high, 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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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.
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Weather in Port Angeles
Now in Port Angeles
- Low / high
- 42 / 51 °F
- Rain
- 0.24 in · 59%
- Clouds
- 48%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 35
- 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 | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 46° | 44° | 44° | 44° | 51° | 50° | 47° | 45° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 SW | 4 SW | 3 SSW | 4 WSW | 4 NNE | 2 NE | 6 ESE | 6 SSE |
| Gusts | 12 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 11 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.8 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 50° 2 NE 0.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 47° 6 ESE 0.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 45° 6 SSE 0.8 ft
- 12:00 am 43° 3 WSW 0.8 ft
- 3:00 am 43° 6 WSW 0.8 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 3 S 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 41° 2 SSE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 46° 2 NNE 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 42 / 51 °F | 6 mph SSE | 1.2 ft | 6:14 am · 3:09 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 39 / 47 °F | 6 mph W | 1.1 ft | 7:21 am · 3:39 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 38 / 47 °F | 5 mph E | 0.7 ft | 8:43 am · 4:15 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 38 / 48 °F | 3 mph ESE | 0.4 ft | 10:21 am · 4:55 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 37 / 50 °F | 2 mph SSE | 0.8 ft | 10:09 am · 4:47 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 51 °F | 3 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 10:34 am · 7:36 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 52 °F | 2 mph E | 1.0 ft | 10:53 am · 9:41 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 42 / 53 °F | 2 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 11:13 am · 11:24 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 43 / 52 °F | 1 mph SE | 0.9 ft | 11:34 am | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 51 °F | 2 mph SE | 1.6 ft | 1:09 am · 11:57 am | |
| Sat 7 | 43 / 51 °F | 4 mph SSE | 2.6 ft | 2:39 am · 12:20 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 43 / 60 °F | 5 mph S | 2.1 ft | 3:50 am · 12:43 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 60 °F | 6 mph SSW | 5.1 ft | 4:48 am · 1:02 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 69 °F | 5 mph S | 2.4 ft | 5:36 am · 1:15 pm |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 39° / 47° 1.1 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 38° / 47° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 38° / 48° 0.4 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 37° / 50° 0.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 40° / 51° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 42° / 52° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 42° / 53° 0.7 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: warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.4 °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 2:56 pm (local time).
The sun in Port Angeles
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:44 am
- Full dark 7:10 pm
- Civil dawn 7:21 am
- Civil dusk 6:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:57 pm (29° high)
- Daylight 10 h 8 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:17 pm
- Full dark 7:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,493 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Port Angeles
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:57–3:57 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:29–4:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:05 am–12:05 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:49–7:49 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 Port Angeles
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- City Pier 0.2 mi
- B/A 1.1 mi
- Transit Protection System Pier 1.6 mi
- Coast Guard Pier 1.7 mi
- Jetty 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Ediz Hook Boat Launch 1.6 mi
- Port Angeles Boat Haven 1.2 mi
- Waters West Fly Fishing Outfitters 0.2 mi
- Jerry's Bait and Tackle 2.5 mi
- Fuel dock 1.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.3 mi from shore.
From the shoreline (850 ft from Port Angeles) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,100 ft
- 33 ft deep0.3 mi
- 66 ft deep0.8 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 6.9 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; 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 0.3 mi and 66 ft at 0.8 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) 1.5 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Ediz Hook 2.0 mi northeast
- Light
- 2 flashes every 10 s, alternating white and green · Al.Fl(2) WG 10s
- Range
- 18 nautical miles (21 mi)
- Light height
- 49 ft above sea level
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near Port AngelesTides nearby
- Port Angeles East2.8 mi
- Dungeness14 mi
- Jamestown16 mi
- Metchosin19 mi
- Blyn21 mi
- James Bay21 mi
- East Sooke21 mi
- Fairfield21 mi
- Gonzales21 mi
- Rockland21 mi
Port Angeles at a glance
- Town or city of about 19,448 people. Coordinates: 48.118° N, 123.431° W.
- It is 62 mi northwest of Seattle, the main place in Washington. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 3 min later than in Seattle.
- The nearest tide station, Port Angeles, is 0.6 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: CP Wharf (0.2 mi), Morse Wharf (0.2 mi), Dolans Wharf (historical) (0.5 mi), Shingle Wharf (1.9 mi).
Questions about Port AngelesQuestions
What time is high tide today in Port Angeles?
Today in Port Angeles there are high tides at 6:14 am (6.7 ft) and 3:09 pm (8.3 ft) and low tides at 10:16 am and 11:32 pm. Tide coefficient 110.
What time is sunset today in Port Angeles?
At 6:01 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Port Angeles?
At 7:55 am. First light comes at 6:46 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 1:57–3:57 am, Minor 11:05 am–12:05 pm, Major 2:29–4:29 pm, Minor 6:49–7:49 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Port Angeles?
Light drizzle, from 42 °F to 51 °F, with a light air from the northeast (2 mph) and a 59% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Port Angeles?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 9.2 s from the west-northwest. The water is 51.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Port Angeles?
The best time to visit Port Angeles is from July to August: highs of 70 °F to 71 °F, about 5 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 Angeles (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).