Quilcene tides today
- Tide now 10.2 ft ↓ falling · low 1:13 am (-2.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 7:40–8:40 am good day · 8/10
- Wind · air 1 mph · 47 °F from the WNW, gusts 4 · clear
- Sun 7:50 am–6:00 pm 10 h 9 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:18 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:18 pm
- Pressure 29.99 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
- Coefficient 89 average coefficient · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 1:55–3:55 am today's activity: high
Today in Quilcene there are high tides at 7:45 am (12.1 ft) and 5:41 pm (11.6 ft) and low tides at 12:28 am and 12:59 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:13 am. The sun rises at 7:50 am and sets at 6:00 pm: 10 h 9 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:18 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. There's a light air from the west-northwest (1 mph). Clear, 47 °F.
Fishing in Quilcene today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 7:45 am, coefficient 89
- Sunrise at 7:50 am
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg) and light offshore wind (4 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:20 am to 8:30 am, combines the 7:45 am high tide and sunrise. Also good from 5:20 pm to 6:30 pm, with the 5:41 pm high tide and sunset. Also good from 12:00 am to 1:30 am, with the 12:28 am low tide, falling pressure 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 Quilcene
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:28 am -2.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:45 am 12.1 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 12:59 pm 7.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:41 pm 11.6 ft · coef. 87
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 50 min to low tide at 1:13 am.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 7:45 am high tide and 87 for the 5:41 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 14.4 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 4 (13.4 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-4.2 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 9 to 11 (coefficient 91, 11.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 36, 9.0 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 | 7:50 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 12:28 am · -2.3 ft | High tide 7:45 am · 12.1 ft | Low tide 12:59 pm · 7.1 ft | High tide 5:41 pm · 11.6 ft | Coef. 89 | 91% | Major periods 1:55 am · 2:26 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:52 am · 5:58 pm | Low tide 1:13 am · -2.5 ft | High tide 8:41 am · 12.1 ft | Low tide 1:52 pm · 7.8 ft | High tide 6:20 pm · 11.3 ft | Coef. 83 | 83% | Major periods 2:59 am · 3:31 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:53 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 2:03 am · -2.2 ft | High tide 9:41 am · 11.8 ft | Low tide 2:55 pm · 8.1 ft | High tide 7:04 pm · 10.8 ft | Coef. 75 | 73% | Major periods 4:03 am · 4:35 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:55 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 2:59 am · -1.6 ft | High tide 10:45 am · 11.6 ft | Low tide 4:08 pm · 8.0 ft | High tide 7:58 pm · 10.0 ft | Coef. 66 | 62% | Major periods 5:05 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:56 am · 4:53 pm | Low tide 3:01 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 10:47 am · 11.5 ft | Low tide 4:22 pm · 7.3 ft | High tide 8:14 pm · 9.0 ft | Coef. 60 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:02 am · 5:29 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:58 am · 4:52 pm | Low tide 4:05 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:42 am · 11.5 ft | Low tide 5:33 pm · 6.2 ft | High tide 10:23 pm · 8.3 ft | Coef. 60 | 39% | Major periods 5:54 am · 6:19 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:59 am · 4:50 pm | Low tide 5:09 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 12:28 pm · 11.5 ft | Low tide 6:35 pm · 4.7 ft | — | Coef. 62 | 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 Quilcene station (NOAA), 1.7 mi from Quilcene. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Quilcene
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Quilcene: 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
Offshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the 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 7:23 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station PTWW1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Weather in Quilcene
Now in Quilcene
- Low / high
- 42 / 53 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 54%
- Clouds
- 5%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 11 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 inHg. 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 | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 48° | 46° | 45° | 45° | 51° | 52° | 48° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 ESE | 5 ENE | 3 SE | 2 NNW | 3 E | 3 NE | 3 NW | 4 W |
| Gusts | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in |
- 9:00 pm 46° 4 W
- 12:00 am 44° 7 SE
- 3:00 am 44° 8 ESE
- 6:00 am 43° 7 SE
- 9:00 am 45° 9 SSE
- 12:00 pm 49° 10 SSE
- 3:00 pm 51° 3 SSE
- 6:00 pm 46° 2 S
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 42 / 53 °F | 6 mph ENE | 7:45 am · 5:41 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 41 / 51 °F | 10 mph SSE | 8:41 am · 6:20 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 37 / 52 °F | 2 mph SSE | 9:41 am · 7:04 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 35 / 54 °F | 2 mph S | 10:45 am · 7:58 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 35 / 55 °F | 1 mph SSW | 10:47 am · 8:14 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 37 / 56 °F | 1 mph S | 11:42 am · 10:23 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 40 / 58 °F | 1 mph N | 12:28 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 40 / 59 °F | 1 mph S | 12:16 am · 1:07 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 55 °F | 0 mph — | 1:38 am · 1:41 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 55 °F | 1 mph S | 2:44 am · 2:12 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 55 °F | 2 mph S | 3:41 am · 2:40 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 59 °F | 8 mph S | 4:33 am · 3:07 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 44 / 53 °F | 7 mph S | 5:20 am · 3:31 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 49 / 62 °F | 3 mph SSW | 6:04 am · 3:53 pm |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 41° / 51° 10 mph
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 37° / 52° 2 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 35° / 54° 2 mph
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 35° / 55° 1 mph
- Mon 2 Overcast 37° / 56° 1 mph
- Tue 3 Overcast 40° / 58° 1 mph
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 40° / 59° 1 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 wind today. 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 7:23 pm (local time).
The sun in Quilcene
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:42 am
- Full dark 7:08 pm
- Civil dawn 7:18 am
- Civil dusk 6:32 pm
- Solar noon 12:55 pm (29° high)
- Daylight 10 h 9 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:15 pm
- Full dark 7:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,531 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Quilcene
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
- 11:01 am–12:01 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:48–7:48 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 Quilcene
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Camp Parsons Pier 5.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 4.3 mi
- Boat ramp 5.2 mi
- Boat ramp 6.9 mi
- Boat ramp 7.9 mi
- Boat ramp 9.2 mi
- Herb Beck Marina 1.5 mi
- McKay Shrimp and Crab Gear 8.9 mi
- Fuel dock 1.5 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 1.5 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.8 mi from Quilcene) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.3 mi
- 33 ft deep1.5 mi
- 66 ft deep2.6 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.3 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 1.5 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. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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 QuilceneTides nearby
- Brinnon9.9 mi
- Lofall10 mi
- Port Ludlow11 mi
- Poulsbo12 mi
- Seabeck13 mi
- Little Boston14 mi
- Keyport14 mi
- Silverdale15 mi
- Blyn15 mi
- Admiralty Inlet15 mi
Quilcene at a glance
- Town or city of about 596 people. Coordinates: 47.822° N, 122.876° W.
- It is 29 mi northwest of Seattle, the main place in Washington. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 2 min later than in Seattle.
- The nearest tide station, Quilcene, is 1.7 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Quilcene Boat Haven (1.5 mi), Herb Beck Marina (1.5 mi).
Questions about QuilceneQuestions
What time is high tide today in Quilcene?
Today in Quilcene there are high tides at 7:45 am (12.1 ft) and 5:41 pm (11.6 ft) and low tides at 12:28 am and 12:59 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Quilcene?
At 6:00 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:32 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Quilcene?
At 7:52 am. First light comes at 6:43 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 11:01 am–12:01 pm, Major 2:26–4:26 pm, Minor 6:48–7:48 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Quilcene?
Light drizzle, from 42 °F to 53 °F, with a light air from the west-northwest (1 mph) and a 54% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Quilcene?
The best time to visit Quilcene is from July to August: highs of 73 °F to 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 Quilcene (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).