Stanwood tides today
- Tide now 2.5 ft ↑ rising · high 6:26 pm (7.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:20–4:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 0.2 ft calm (rippled) · 3.7 s from the west
- Wind · air 6 mph · 51 °F from the SE, gusts 8 · light drizzle
- Sun 7:49 am–5:57 pm 10 h 8 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:14 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:20–11:20 am great day · 10/10
Today in Stanwood there are high tides at 8:06 am (7.4 ft) and 6:26 pm (7.0 ft) and low tides at 2:45 am and 3:18 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:26 pm. The sun rises at 7:49 am and sets at 5:57 pm: 10 h 8 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:14 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:53 am to 3:53 am and from 2:24 pm to 4:24 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (6 mph). Light drizzle, 51 °F.
Fishing in Stanwood today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 2:45 am
- Major period 1:53–3:53 am
- Falling pressure (−0.14 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (7 mph) and calm sea (0.8 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 am to 3:40 am, combines the 2:45 am low tide, a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm, with the 3:18 pm low tide and a major period. Also good from 7:20 am to 8:30 am, with the 8:06 am high tide and sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, Chinook salmon, lingcod and market squid. October is one of the months when these are seen most: lingcod. What you can catch
Beach day in Stanwood
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- Low tide at 3:18 pm: more sand
- Feels like 48 °F: chilly for the beach
- Thunderstorms: get out of the water and off the beach
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
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 · 0.5 ft
0.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 2:45 am
Low tide at 2:45 am and 3:18 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:06 am and 6:26 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 Stanwood
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Tides in Stanwood
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:45 am -0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:06 am 7.4 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 3:18 pm 2.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 6:26 pm 7.0 ft · coef. 86
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 32 min to high tide at 6:26 pm.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 8:06 am high tide and 86 for the 6:26 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 8.1 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 (8.1 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-1.2 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 26 to 28 (coefficient 90, 8.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 40, 6.2 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 | 7:49 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 2:45 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 8:06 am · 7.4 ft | Low tide 3:18 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 6:26 pm · 7.0 ft | Coef. 88 | 91% | Major periods 1:53 am · 2:24 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:51 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 3:30 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 9:02 am · 7.4 ft | Low tide 4:13 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 7:09 pm · 6.7 ft | Coef. 83 | 83% | Major periods 2:57 am · 3:29 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:52 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 4:19 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 10:04 am · 7.3 ft | Low tide 5:18 pm · 2.3 ft | High tide 8:01 pm · 6.3 ft | Coef. 75 | 73% | Major periods 4:01 am · 4:33 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:54 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 5:13 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 11:10 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 6:39 pm · 2.3 ft | High tide 9:07 pm · 5.8 ft | Coef. 66 | 62% | Major periods 5:03 am · 5:32 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:55 am · 4:50 pm | Low tide 5:13 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 11:17 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 7:15 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 9:33 pm · 5.3 ft | Coef. 60 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:00 am · 5:27 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:57 am · 4:49 pm | Low tide 6:18 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 12:17 pm · 7.1 ft | Low tide 8:35 pm · 1.7 ft | High tide 11:14 pm · 5.0 ft | Coef. 60 | 39% | Major periods 5:52 am · 6:17 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:58 am · 4:47 pm | Low tide 7:27 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:06 pm · 7.1 ft | Low tide 9:32 pm · 1.2 ft | — | Coef. 62 | 29% | Major periods 6:41 am · 7:04 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 Stanwood station (NOAA), 1.7 mi from Stanwood. 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 Stanwood
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.1 ft
- Significant0.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 0.9 ft with a period of 2 s, from the southeast (smooth).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 3:54 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station PBFW1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Stanwood today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (3:18 pm): little current from 2:20 pm to 3:33 pm
- 0.2 ft swell at 2 s from the west: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (5 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:45 am (2:00–3:00 am), high tide 8:06 am (7:40–9:10 am), low tide 3:18 pm (2:20–3:33 pm) and high tide 6:26 pm (6:11–7:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.27 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:29 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:14 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:40 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 7:50 am to 10:30 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell and light wind.
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 Stanwood
Now in Stanwood
- Low / high
- 43 / 52 °F
- Rain
- 0.43 in · 81%
- Clouds
- 36%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 44 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 30
- 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). 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 | Drizzle | Drizzle | Heavy drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 48° | 46° | 45° | 45° | 49° | 52° | 48° | 44° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 SSE | 7 SE | 7 SE | 4 SE | 12 SE | 5 SSE | 6 SE | 8 ESE |
| Gusts | 25 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 14 |
| Waves | 0.6 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.04 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 52° 5 SSE 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 48° 6 SE 0.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 44° 8 ESE 0.8 ft
- 12:00 am 44° 11 SE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 42° 10 SE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 10 SE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 44° 10 SE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 50° 8 SE 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 43 / 52 °F | 14 mph SE | 0.9 ft | 8:06 am · 6:26 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 42 / 53 °F | 11 mph SE | 0.9 ft | 9:02 am · 7:09 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 39 / 51 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.1 ft | 10:04 am · 8:01 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 37 / 53 °F | 5 mph ESE | 0.1 ft | 11:10 am · 9:07 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 39 / 53 °F | 3 mph SE | 0.1 ft | 11:17 am · 9:33 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 39 / 53 °F | 3 mph ESE | 0.1 ft | 12:17 pm · 11:14 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 54 °F | 4 mph NNE | 0.1 ft | 1:06 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 40 / 55 °F | 3 mph SSE | 0.1 ft | 12:55 am · 1:45 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 54 °F | 3 mph SE | 0.7 ft | 2:20 am · 2:17 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 54 °F | 5 mph SE | 1.5 ft | 3:30 am · 2:45 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 55 °F | 6 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | 4:28 am · 3:11 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 45 / 58 °F | 9 mph SE | 1.6 ft | 5:18 am · 3:36 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 55 °F | 13 mph ESE | 1.1 ft | 6:03 am · 4:03 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 52 / 62 °F | 5 mph SE | 0.6 ft | 6:43 am · 4:33 pm |
- Thu 29 Light rain 42° / 53° 0.9 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 39° / 51° 0.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 37° / 53° 0.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 39° / 53° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 39° / 53° 0.1 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 42° / 54° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 40° / 55° 0.1 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Friday 30. 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 (−4.4 °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 3:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Stanwood
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:40 am
- Full dark 7:06 pm
- Civil dawn 7:17 am
- Civil dusk 6:29 pm
- Solar noon 12:53 pm (28° high)
- Daylight 10 h 8 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:12 pm
- Full dark 7:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,565 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Stanwood
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:53–3:53 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:24–4:24 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:02 am–12:02 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:44–7:44 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 Stanwood
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Lake Ketchum Boat Launch 3.0 mi
- Mill Town Boat Launch 4.8 mi
- Boat ramp 5.0 mi
- Boat ramp 5.4 mi
- Skagit Wildlife Area Boat Launch 5.8 mi
- Boat ramp 5.8 mi
- Boat ramp 5.9 mi
- Boat ramp 6.0 mi
- Boat ramp 6.7 mi
- Boat ramp 6.8 mi
- Conway Boat Launch 7.0 mi
- Lake Shoecraft Boat Launch 8.5 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 2.3 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Stanwood) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 2.3 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2.3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 2.3 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 2.3 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) 2.3 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 StanwoodTides nearby
- Warm Beach4.9 mi
- Camano8.6 mi
- La Conner12 mi
- Tulalip12 mi
- Oak Harbor13 mi
- Greenbank14 mi
- Langley14 mi
- Coupeville15 mi
- Priest Point15 mi
- Ault Field15 mi
Stanwood at a glance
- Town or city of about 6,779 people. Coordinates: 48.241° N, 122.371° W.
- It is 44 mi north of Seattle, the main place in Washington. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min earlier than in Seattle.
- The nearest tide station, Stanwood, is 1.7 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about StanwoodQuestions
What time is high tide today in Stanwood?
Today in Stanwood there are high tides at 8:06 am (7.4 ft) and 6:26 pm (7.0 ft) and low tides at 2:45 am and 3:18 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Stanwood?
At 5:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Stanwood?
At 7:51 am. First light comes at 6:42 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 1:53–3:53 am, Minor 11:02 am–12:02 pm, Major 2:24–4:24 pm, Minor 6:44–7:44 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Stanwood?
Heavy drizzle, from 43 °F to 52 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (6 mph) and a 81% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Stanwood?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.2 ft waves with a period of 3.7 s from the west.
When is the best time to visit Stanwood?
The best time to visit Stanwood 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 Stanwood (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).