South Bend tides today
- Tide now 9.3 ft ↓ falling · low 9:53 pm (-2.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:40–4:40 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.5 ft · 56 °F moderate · 7.2 s from the west
- Wind · air 4 mph · 50 °F from the S, gusts 13 · light drizzle
- Sun 7:52 am–6:06 pm 10 h 14 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:28 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:28 pm
- Diving tomorrow 2:20–4:30 pm good day · 8/10
Today in South Bend there are high tides at 3:34 am (9.1 ft) and 2:57 pm (11.5 ft) and low tides at 9:05 am and 9:53 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:53 pm. The sun rises at 7:52 am and sets at 6:06 pm: 10 h 14 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:28 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:59 am to 3:59 am and from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (4 mph). Light drizzle, 50 °F.
Fishing in South Bend today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 2:57 pm, coefficient 89
- Major period 2:30–4:30 pm
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light onshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (4.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 91 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, combines the 2:57 pm high tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:30 am to 4:00 am, with the 3:34 am high tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 8:10 am to 10:10 am, with the 9:05 am low tide, sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, lingcod, black rockfish and Chinook salmon. What you can catch
Beach day in South Bend
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Low tide at 9:05 am: more sand
- Feels like 49 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.03 in)
- Swim with care: 4.7 ft waves every 7 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.7 ft
4.7 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 56 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 9:53 pm
Low tide at 9:05 am and 9:53 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:34 am and 2:57 pm.
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 South Bend
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Tides in South Bend
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:34 am 9.1 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 9:05 am 2.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:57 pm 11.5 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Next low tide 9:53 pm -2.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 59 min to low tide at 9:53 pm.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 3:34 am high tide and 89 for the 2:57 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 13.6 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 (12.1 ft) and the lowest, on December 24 (-2.8 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 92, 13.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 37, 6.5 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 | 7:52 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 3:34 am · 9.1 ft | Low tide 9:05 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 2:57 pm · 11.5 ft | Low tide 9:53 pm · -2.0 ft | Coef. 91 | 91% | Major periods 1:59 am · 2:30 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:53 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 4:25 am · 8.8 ft | Low tide 9:51 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 3:43 pm · 11.3 ft | Low tide 10:44 pm · -1.7 ft | Coef. 86 | 83% | Major periods 3:03 am · 3:35 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:55 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 5:20 am · 8.4 ft | Low tide 10:43 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 4:35 pm · 10.8 ft | Low tide 11:39 pm · -1.1 ft | Coef. 78 | 73% | Major periods 4:07 am · 4:39 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:56 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 6:21 am · 8.2 ft | Low tide 11:45 am · 3.8 ft | High tide 5:35 pm · 10.0 ft | — | Coef. 69 | 62% | Major periods 5:09 am · 5:38 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:58 am · 4:59 pm | Low tide 12:40 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 6:28 am · 8.1 ft | Low tide 11:56 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 5:48 pm · 9.2 ft | Coef. 62 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:59 am · 4:58 pm | Low tide 12:42 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 7:39 am · 8.3 ft | Low tide 1:10 pm · 3.6 ft | High tide 7:15 pm · 8.7 ft | Coef. 59 | 39% | Major periods 5:58 am · 6:23 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:00 am · 4:57 pm | Low tide 1:44 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 8:44 am · 8.9 ft | Low tide 2:20 pm · 2.9 ft | High tide 8:42 pm · 8.5 ft | Coef. 63 | 29% | Major periods 6:47 am · 7:10 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 South Bend station (NOAA), 0.3 mi from South Bend. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at South Bend
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.2 ft
- Significant4.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 4.8 ft with a period of 7 s, from the west (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 53.4 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.5 °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 4:54 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 46211, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in South Bend today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (2:57 pm): little current from 2:30 pm to 3:20 pm
- 4.2 ft swell at 6 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:34 am (3:10–4:00 am), low tide 9:05 am (8:40–9:20 am), high tide 2:57 pm (2:30–3:20 pm) and low tide 9:53 pm (9:38–10:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.4 ft at 6 s) and rain (0.72 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 55.4 °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 6:37 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:28 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 8:30 am to 9:40 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some 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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Weather in South Bend
Now in South Bend
- Low / high
- 44 / 53 °F
- Rain
- 0.76 in · 82%
- Clouds
- 22%
- Humidity
- 71%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 38
- 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). Over the next 48 hours: −0.07 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 | Drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle |
| Temperature | 51° | 49° | 48° | 48° | 52° | 53° | 47° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 WSW | 3 WSW | 8 WSW | 4 SW | 5 WSW | 8 WSW | 11 SW | 8 W |
| Gusts | 22 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 22 |
| Waves | 4.4 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.09 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.14 in |
- 6:00 pm 47° 11 SW 4.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 46° 8 W 4.4 ft
- 12:00 am 44° 6 SSE 4.3 ft
- 3:00 am 45° 8 S 4.2 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 9 SSE 4.0 ft
- 9:00 am 45° 10 S 3.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 50° 7 SSE 3.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 53° 6 S 3.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 44 / 53 °F | 11 mph SW | 4.8 ft | 3:34 am · 2:57 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 44 / 53 °F | 10 mph SSE | 4.3 ft | 4:25 am · 3:43 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 40 / 53 °F | 9 mph SE | 2.8 ft | 5:20 am · 4:35 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 40 / 55 °F | 9 mph SE | 2.3 ft | 6:21 am · 5:35 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 39 / 56 °F | 5 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 6:28 am · 5:48 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 41 / 56 °F | 7 mph E | 3.5 ft | 7:39 am · 7:15 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 58 °F | 7 mph E | 3.5 ft | 8:44 am · 8:42 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 42 / 59 °F | 6 mph ESE | 3.1 ft | 9:36 am · 9:55 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 56 °F | 6 mph SE | 5.6 ft | 10:20 am · 10:55 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 46 / 56 °F | 8 mph SSE | 6.2 ft | 10:59 am · 11:47 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 56 °F | 9 mph SSE | 4.8 ft | 11:35 am | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 59 °F | 9 mph SSE | 4.9 ft | 12:33 am · 12:09 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 59 °F | 11 mph SE | 4.8 ft | 1:16 am · 12:41 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 63 °F | 6 mph ESE | 4.8 ft | 1:57 am · 1:13 pm |
- Thu 29 Heavy drizzle 44° / 53° 4.3 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 40° / 53° 2.8 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 40° / 55° 2.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 39° / 56° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 41° / 56° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 43° / 58° 3.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 42° / 59° 3.1 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 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 (−4.7 °F; normal high: 58 °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 4:54 pm (local time).
The sun in South Bend
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:45 am
- Full dark 7:12 pm
- Civil dawn 7:20 am
- Civil dusk 6:37 pm
- Solar noon 12:59 pm (30° high)
- Daylight 10 h 14 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:22 pm
- Full dark 7:12 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,468 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in South Bend
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:59–3:59 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:30–4:30 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:59–11:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:58–7:58 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 South Bend
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Public Fishing Pier 8.2 mi
- Ruins 8.2 mi
- Jetty 8.4 mi
- Jetty 8.7 mi
- South Bend Boat Launch 0.8 mi
- Willapa Landing Boat Launch 4.2 mi
- Boat ramp 6.4 mi
- Smith Creek Boat Launch 6.9 mi
- Boat ramp 7.4 mi
- Boat ramp 8.4 mi
- Tokeland Marina 8.4 mi
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 1.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.1 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
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) 1.1 mi out. 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 South BendTides nearby
- Bay Center7.5 mi
- Tokeland8.9 mi
- Ocean Park17 mi
- Grayland17 mi
- Bay City18 mi
- Markham19 mi
- Cosmopolis20 mi
- Cohassett Beach20 mi
- Westport21 mi
- Junction City21 mi
South Bend at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,612 people. Coordinates: 46.663° N, 123.805° W.
- It is 95 mi southwest of Seattle, the main place in Washington. The sun rises 4 min later and sets 8 min later than in Seattle.
- The nearest tide station, South Bend, is 0.3 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about South BendQuestions
What time is high tide today in South Bend?
Today in South Bend there are high tides at 3:34 am (9.1 ft) and 2:57 pm (11.5 ft) and low tides at 9:05 am and 9:53 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in South Bend?
At 6:06 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in South Bend?
At 7:53 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 1:59–3:59 am, Minor 10:59–11:59 am, Major 2:30–4:30 pm, Minor 6:58–7:58 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in South Bend?
Drizzle, from 44 °F to 53 °F, with a light breeze from the south (4 mph) and a 82% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in South Bend?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.5 ft waves with a period of 7.2 s from the west. The water is 55.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit South Bend?
The best time to visit South Bend is from July to August: highs of 70 °F to 71 °F, about 3 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 South Bend (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).