Portage tides today
- Tide now -2.5 ft ↑ rising · high 8:40 am (12.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:40–8:30 am good day · 7/10
- Wind · air 6 mph · 45 °F from the SSW, gusts 19 · light drizzle
- Sun 7:49 am–5:57 pm 10 h 8 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 8:22 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:22 pm
- Pressure 30.00 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
- Coefficient 83 average coefficient · spring tides Nov 9–11
- Major solunar period 2:57–4:57 am today's activity: high
Today in Portage there are high tides at 8:40 am (12.6 ft) and 6:47 pm (11.5 ft) and low tides at 1:19 am and 2:02 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 8:40 am. The sun rises at 7:49 am and sets at 5:57 pm: 10 h 8 min of daylight. The moon is 83% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:22 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:57 am to 4:57 am and from 3:29 pm to 5:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph). Light drizzle, 45 °F.
Fishing in Portage today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 8:40 am, coefficient 83
- Sunrise at 7:49 am
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg) and light offshore wind (5 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:40 am to 8:30 am, combines the 8:40 am high tide and sunrise. Also good from 5:10 pm to 6:30 pm, with the 6:47 pm high tide, a major period and sunset. Also good from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with the 2:02 pm low tide and moonset.
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 Portage
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:19 am -2.9 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 8:40 am 12.6 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 2:02 pm 7.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:47 pm 11.5 ft · coef. 80
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 39 min to high tide at 8:40 am.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 8:40 am high tide and 80 for the 6:47 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 15.5 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 (13.8 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-4.4 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, 15.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 40, 10.1 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:49 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 1:19 am · -2.9 ft | High tide 8:40 am · 12.6 ft | Low tide 2:02 pm · 7.8 ft | High tide 6:47 pm · 11.5 ft | Coef. 83 | 83% | Major periods 2:57 am · 3:29 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:51 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 2:08 am · -2.6 ft | High tide 9:42 am · 12.4 ft | Low tide 3:07 pm · 8.1 ft | High tide 7:39 pm · 10.8 ft | Coef. 75 | 73% | Major periods 4:01 am · 4:33 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:52 am · 5:54 pm | Low tide 3:02 am · -1.9 ft | High tide 10:48 am · 12.2 ft | Low tide 4:28 pm · 7.9 ft | High tide 8:45 pm · 10.0 ft | Coef. 67 | 62% | Major periods 5:03 am · 5:32 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:54 am · 4:52 pm | Low tide 3:02 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 10:55 am · 12.1 ft | Low tide 5:04 pm · 7.2 ft | High tide 9:11 pm · 9.1 ft | Coef. 60 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:00 am · 5:27 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:55 am · 4:51 pm | Low tide 4:07 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:55 am · 12.1 ft | Low tide 6:24 pm · 5.9 ft | High tide 10:52 pm · 8.6 ft | Coef. 59 | 39% | Major periods 5:53 am · 6:17 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:57 am · 4:49 pm | Low tide 5:16 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 12:44 pm · 12.2 ft | Low tide 7:21 pm · 4.4 ft | — | Coef. 62 | 29% | Major periods 6:41 am · 7:04 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:58 am · 4:48 pm | High tide 12:33 am · 8.8 ft | Low tide 6:25 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 1:23 pm · 12.3 ft | Low tide 8:06 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 68 | 20% | Major periods 7:26 am · 7:49 pm | High |
▲ 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 Burton station (NOAA), 1.5 mi from Portage. 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 Portage
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Portage: 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-offshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:01 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station TCMW1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Weather in Portage
Now in Portage
- Low / high
- 42 / 53 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 33%
- Clouds
- 58%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 39 °F
- Visibility
- 11 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 (0.00 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 | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 46° | 45° | 44° | 44° | 49° | 51° | 49° | 44° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 S | 7 SW | 6 SW | 3 SW | 5 SSE | 4 SW | 5 WNW | 1 NNE |
| Gusts | 16 | 20 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 3 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 45° 7 SW
- 6:00 am 44° 6 SW
- 9:00 am 44° 3 SW
- 12:00 pm 49° 5 SSE
- 3:00 pm 51° 4 SW
- 6:00 pm 49° 5 WNW
- 9:00 pm 44° 1 NNE
- 12:00 am 42° 1 E
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 42 / 53 °F | 7 mph SW | 8:40 am · 6:47 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 40 / 51 °F | 4 mph SSE | 9:42 am · 7:39 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 37 / 54 °F | 4 mph NNE | 10:48 am · 8:45 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 39 / 55 °F | 3 mph S | 10:55 am · 9:11 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 56 °F | 4 mph NE | 11:55 am · 10:52 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 58 °F | 4 mph NNE | 12:44 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 41 / 57 °F | 4 mph ENE | 12:33 am · 1:23 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 43 / 57 °F | 4 mph S | 1:58 am · 1:55 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 55 °F | 4 mph S | 3:08 am · 2:23 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 55 °F | 4 mph SSW | 4:06 am · 2:49 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 43 / 56 °F | 7 mph S | 4:56 am · 3:14 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 42 / 57 °F | 9 mph ESE | 5:41 am · 3:41 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 56 °F | 11 mph SSE | 6:21 am · 4:11 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 50 / 53 °F | 13 mph S | 7:00 am · 4:43 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 40° / 51° 4 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 37° / 54° 4 mph
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 39° / 55° 3 mph
- Mon 2 Overcast 40° / 56° 4 mph
- Tue 3 Overcast 42° / 58° 4 mph
- Wed 4 Overcast 41° / 57° 4 mph
- Thu 5 Overcast 43° / 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.3 °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 2:01 am (local time).
The sun in Portage
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:41 am
- Full dark 7:05 pm
- Civil dawn 7:17 am
- Civil dusk 6:29 pm
- Solar noon 12:53 pm (29° high)
- Daylight 10 h 8 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:13 pm
- Full dark 7:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,327,347 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Portage
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,837 mi away and looks 32′ 43″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:57–4:57 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:29–5:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:08–1:08 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:52–8:52 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 3 days
- New moon Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pmNov 8 in 10 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 3:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 6:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Portage
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- K 5.1 mi
- J 5.1 mi
- G 5.1 mi
- South of Lisabula 4.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Kayak Landing 2.5 mi
- Kayak Landing - Point Robinson 3.2 mi
- Quartermaster Yatch Club 1.6 mi
- Quartermaster Marina 1.7 mi
- Dockton Marina 2.6 mi
- Gig Harbor Fly Shop 8.6 mi
- Fuel Dock 5.0 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 0.35 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.5 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.1 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep0.5 mi
- 66 ft deep0.8 mi
- 164 ft deep1.1 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.5 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.
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
Point Robinson Light 3.2 mi southeast
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 12 s · Fl(2) W 12s
- Range
- 10 nautical miles (12 mi)
- Light height
- 39 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 36 ft
- Built
- 1887
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near PortageTides nearby
- Dockton2.7 mi
- Vashon3.0 mi
- Normandy Park5.0 mi
- Des Moines5.3 mi
- Maplewood5.6 mi
- Burien6.1 mi
- Dash Point6.1 mi
- Browns Point7.4 mi
- Southworth7.8 mi
- Ruston8.2 mi
Portage at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 47.407° N, 122.438° W.
- It is 15 mi south of Seattle, the main place in Washington. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Seattle.
- The nearest tide station, Burton, is 1.5 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Quartermaster Marina (1.7 mi), Dockton Park Marina (2.5 mi), Northilla Beach (4.6 mi), Al's Marina (5.0 mi).
Questions about PortageQuestions
What time is high tide today in Portage?
Today in Portage there are high tides at 8:40 am (12.6 ft) and 6:47 pm (11.5 ft) and low tides at 1:19 am and 2:02 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Portage?
At 5:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Portage?
At 7:51 am. First light comes at 6:43 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 83% illuminated. New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:57–4:57 am, Minor 12:08–1:08 pm, Major 3:29–5:29 pm, Minor 7:52–8:52 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Portage?
Light drizzle, from 42 °F to 53 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph) and a 33% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Portage?
The best time to visit Portage is from July to August: highs of 74 °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 Burton (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).