Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low6:24 AM−0.3 ft
- High12:23 PM7.6 ft
- Low6:50 PM0.1 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- High12:36 AM7.1 ft
- Low7:04 AM0.0 ft
- High12:58 PM7.9 ft
- Low7:35 PM−0.5 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 6:24 AM | −0.3 ft |
| High | 12:23 PM | 7.6 ft |
| Low | 6:50 PM | 0.1 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing7:00 to 8:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide rises toward the 12:36 AM high.
- Tidepools & shelling5:00 to 7:00 PM
Today's best window (7:00 to 8:00 AM) has passed. Today's lowest water is at 6:24 AM, before sunrise or after sunset. Best daylight window is 7:00 to 8:00 AM.
- SurfingNext: Fri 9:00 to 11:00 AMEarlier today: 9:00 to 10:00 AM
Today's best window (9:00 to 10:00 AM) has passed.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 5:00 to 9:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 5:00 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing6:00 to 7:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide falls toward the 7:35 PM low.
- Tidepools & shelling7:00 to 8:00 AM
The 0.0 ft low at 7:04 AM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 8:00 AM.
- Surfing9:00 to 11:00 AM
Mid tide from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 5:00 to 10:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 5:00 PM.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayThu 8 | L6:24a−0.3 | H12:23p7.6 | L6:50p0.1 | 7.9 | |
| FriOct 9 | H12:36a7.1 | L7:04a0.0 | H12:58p7.9 | L7:35p−0.5 | 8.4 spring tide |
| SatOct 10 | H1:25a7.1 | L7:41a0.4 | H1:31p8.1 | L8:18p−0.8 | 9.0 spring tide |
| SunOct 11 | H2:11a7.0 | L8:16a1.0 | H2:01p8.2 | L8:58p−1.0 | 9.1 spring tide |
| MonOct 12 | H2:57a6.8 | L8:50a1.6 | H2:30p8.1 | L9:36p−0.9 | 9.0 spring tide |
| TueOct 13 | H3:41a6.5 | L9:24a2.2 | H2:58p7.9 | L10:12p−0.6 | 8.5 spring tide |
| WedOct 14 | H4:27a6.2 | L9:57a2.7 | H3:26p7.7 | L10:49p−0.3 | 7.9 |
Spring tides Friday to Tuesday. Lows drop to −1.0 ft, the best shelling days this week. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 9440597.
Nearby stations
Currents
Baker Bay entrance, E of Sand Island Tower
- Slack12:15 AM
- Max ebb3:32 AM 0.9 kn
- Slack6:59 AM
- Max flood10:05 AM 1.5 kn
- Slack12:51 PM
- Max ebb4:02 PM 1.0 kn
- Slack7:36 PM
- Max flood10:30 PM 1.4 kn
Current predictions for Baker Bay entrance, E of Sand Island Tower, 3 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA subordinate, from Astoria, Tongue Point, Columbia River
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 46.303° N, 124.040° W
- Time zone
- Pacific, UTC−7
- Station ID
- NOAA 9440597
About the tides at Ilwaco
Tides here are mixed. On average the two daily highs differ by 1.2 ft, so check which low is the lower one before you head out. The pattern follows the reference station at Astoria, Tongue Point, Columbia River. The range is large, about 6.0 ft on average. Flats and bars appear and vanish quickly, so keep an eye on the time. The next spring tides peak on Sunday, with a range of 9.1 ft. Neap tides follow on October 16, when the range shrinks to 3.5 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 9.8 ft on December 24, and the lowest is −2.1 ft on July 5.
Ilwaco is a subordinate station. NOAA predicts its tides by adjusting Astoria, Tongue Point, Columbia River: highs come about 13 min earlier and lows about 1 min later than there. The nearest other station is Cape Disappointment, 2 mi away, where high tide comes about 18 min earlier. For tidal currents, see Baker Bay entrance, E of Sand Island Tower.
Predictions are based on Astoria, Tongue Point, Columbia River.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.