Waldron tides today
- Tide now -0.2 ft ↓ falling · low 1:28 am (-2.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:50–5:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.0 ft · 53 °F smooth · 2.3 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 12 mph · 45 °F from the ESE, gusts 22 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:53 am–5:58 pm 10 h 6 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:14 pm
- Diving tomorrow 2:30–4:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Waldron there are high tides at 8:46 am (9.0 ft) and 5:24 pm (8.4 ft) and low tides at 12:43 am and 1:14 pm. Tide coefficient 108. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:28 am. The sun rises at 7:53 am and sets at 5:58 pm: 10 h 6 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:14 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:55 am to 3:55 am and from 2:27 pm to 4:27 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east-southeast (12 mph). Mainly clear, 45 °F.
Fishing in Waldron today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 8:46 am, coefficient 104
- Sunrise at 7:53 am
- Falling pressure (−0.09 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (0.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 108 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:50 am to 8:40 am, combines the 8:46 am high tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 4:20 pm to 6:20 pm, with the 5:24 pm high tide, a major period, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 12:10 pm to 2:10 pm, with the 1:14 pm low tide and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, lingcod, market squid and Chinook salmon. What you can catch
Beach day in Waldron
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.4 ft waves
- Low tide at 1:14 pm: more sand
- Feels like 47 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.4 ft
0.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 54 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:43 am
Low tide at 12:43 am and 1:14 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:46 am and 5:24 pm. Coefficient 108 (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 Waldron
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- Kimple Beach 3.6 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- North Beach 5.2 mi · E
- Nawalagwis (Magic Beach) 5.7 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Haida Canoe Cove 5.8 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Madrona Beach 5.8 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Cottonwood Cove 5.9 mi · W
- Restrooms
- The Landing 5.9 mi · W
- Restrooms
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Washington (Washington State Department of Ecology).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Waldron
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:43 am -2.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:46 am 9.0 ft · coef. 104
- ▼ Low tide 1:14 pm 7.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:24 pm 8.4 ft · coef. 108
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 5 min to low tide at 1:28 am.
Tide coefficient 104 for the 8:46 am high tide and 108 for the 5:24 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 11.0 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 (10.2 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-3.9 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 112, 11.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 25, 6.3 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 · 5:58 pm | Low tide 12:43 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 8:46 am · 9.0 ft | Low tide 1:14 pm · 7.0 ft | High tide 5:24 pm · 8.4 ft | Coef. 108 | 91% | Major periods 1:55 am · 2:27 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:54 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 1:28 am · -2.3 ft | High tide 9:48 am · 9.1 ft | Low tide 2:13 pm · 7.4 ft | High tide 5:55 pm · 8.3 ft | Coef. 112 | 83% | Major periods 3:00 am · 3:32 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:56 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 2:17 am · -2.2 ft | High tide 10:51 am · 9.1 ft | Low tide 3:32 pm · 7.6 ft | High tide 6:28 pm · 7.9 ft | Coef. 112 | 73% | Major periods 4:04 am · 4:35 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:57 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 3:10 am · -1.7 ft | High tide 11:51 am · 9.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 105 | 62% | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:35 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:59 am · 4:52 pm | Low tide 3:07 am · -1.0 ft | High tide 11:43 am · 8.9 ft | — | — | Coef. 92 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:03 am · 5:30 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:01 am · 4:50 pm | Low tide 4:07 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 12:26 pm · 8.7 ft | Low tide 7:07 pm · 5.3 ft | High tide 9:48 pm · 5.5 ft | Coef. 75 | 39% | Major periods 5:55 am · 6:20 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:02 am · 4:49 pm | Low tide 5:09 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 1:01 pm · 8.5 ft | Low tide 7:43 pm · 4.0 ft | — | Coef. 55 | 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 Waldron Island station (NOAA), 0.1 mi from Waldron. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Waldron
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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: 1.5 ft with a period of 3 s, from the southeast (smooth).
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 52.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.2 °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 11:23 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station FRDW1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Waldron today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (1:14 pm): little current from 12:50 pm to 1:50 pm
- 0.1 ft swell at 2 s from the west: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:43 am (12:28–12:58 am), high tide 8:46 am (8:30–9:01 am), low tide 1:14 pm (12:50–1:50 pm) and high tide 5:24 pm (5:00–5:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.54 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.4 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:31 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:14 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:10 pm to 2:50 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 8:20 am to 9:20 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also good from 4:40 pm to 6:00 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak 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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- G.B. Church 11 mi
- HMCS Mackenzie 12 mi
- Wreck 10.0 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Jones Island Marine State Park 5.0 mi
- Stuart Island Marine State Park 7.2 mi
- Sucia Island Marine State Park 7.5 mi
- Blind Island Marine State Park 8.4 mi
- Gulf Islands National Park Reserve 9.3 mi
- Cooper Reef 11 mi
- Arachne Reef 12 mi
- North Cod Reef 12 mi
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 Waldron
Now in Waldron
- Low / high
- 44 / 52 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 68%
- Clouds
- 24%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 40 °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 (−0.02 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 | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 47° | 46° | 46° | 46° | 50° | 52° | 47° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 S | 13 SW | 4 W | 3 SW | 6 SSW | 7 SSW | 7 SSE | 7 SE |
| Gusts | 18 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 15 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 45° 12 ESE 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 46° 16 SSE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 46° 15 SSE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 46° 15 SE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 49° 12 ESE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 49° 11 SE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 48° 10 E 1.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 48° 10 E 0.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 44 / 52 °F | 13 mph S | 1.4 ft | 8:46 am · 5:24 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 45 / 50 °F | 17 mph SE | 1.5 ft | 9:48 am · 5:55 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 48 °F | 11 mph E | 0.5 ft | 10:51 am · 6:28 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 45 / 49 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.7 ft | 11:51 am | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 50 °F | 4 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 11:43 am | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 50 °F | 4 mph NE | 0.1 ft | 12:26 pm · 9:48 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 48 / 51 °F | 4 mph NNE | 0.4 ft | 1:01 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 48 / 51 °F | 4 mph ENE | 1.1 ft | 12:28 am · 1:30 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 49 / 52 °F | 4 mph SE | 0.1 ft | 2:08 am · 1:54 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 49 / 51 °F | 6 mph SE | 0.7 ft | 3:26 am · 2:16 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 51 °F | 8 mph SE | 2.3 ft | 4:31 am · 2:35 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 49 / 54 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.8 ft | 5:26 am · 2:51 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 55 °F | 27 mph SE | 1.9 ft | 6:14 am · 3:05 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 58 °F | 17 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 7:00 am · 3:20 pm |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 45° / 50° 1.5 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 46° / 48° 0.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 45° / 49° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 50° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 50° 0.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 48° / 51° 0.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 48° / 51° 1.1 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 today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 11:23 pm (local time).
The sun in Waldron
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:43 am
- Full dark 7:08 pm
- Civil dawn 7:20 am
- Civil dusk 6:31 pm
- Solar noon 12:56 pm (28° high)
- Daylight 10 h 6 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:13 pm
- Full dark 7:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,520 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Waldron
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
- 2:27–4:27 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:07 am–12:07 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 Waldron
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Shaw Island General Store customer pier 8.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.1 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- Boat ramp 4.3 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Barge Ramp 5.9 mi
- Deer Harbor Boatworks 4.5 mi
- Cayou Quay Marina 4.7 mi
- Deer Harbor Marina 4.9 mi
- Westsound Marina 5.4 mi
- Brandt's Landing Marina 6.1 mi
- Fuel dock 3.5 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.6 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.1 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.6 mi
- 66 ft deep0.7 mi
- 164 ft deep1.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.6 mi and 66 ft at 0.7 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.
Tides near WaldronTides nearby
- Boundary Pass4.0 mi
- Dolphin6.3 mi
- Roche Harbor7.4 mi
- Orcas7.5 mi
- Friday Harbor11 mi
- Sidney17 mi
- Active Pass18 mi
- North Saanich18 mi
- Saanich18 mi
- Saanichton18 mi
Waldron at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 48.688° N, 123.037° W.
- It is 81 mi northwest of Seattle, the main place in Washington. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 1 min later than in Seattle.
- The nearest tide station, Waldron Island, is 0.1 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Kimple Beach (3.6 mi), Cayou Quay Marina (4.8 mi), Jones Island Marina (4.8 mi), Deer Harbor Marina (4.9 mi).
Questions about WaldronQuestions
What time is high tide today in Waldron?
Today in Waldron there are high tides at 8:46 am (9.0 ft) and 5:24 pm (8.4 ft) and low tides at 12:43 am and 1:14 pm. Tide coefficient 108.
What time is sunset today in Waldron?
At 5:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:31 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Waldron?
At 7:54 am. First light comes at 6:45 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 11:07 am–12:07 pm, Major 2:27–4:27 pm, Minor 6:44–7:44 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Waldron?
Light drizzle, from 44 °F to 52 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east-southeast (12 mph) and a 68% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Waldron?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 2.3 s from the southeast. The water is 53.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Waldron?
The best time to visit Waldron is from July to August: highs of 68 °F to 69 °F, about 3 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 Waldron Island (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).