Astoria Tide Charts & Fishing
Thursday, November 12 · NOAA station 9439040 (Astoria (Tongue Point))
Tides live · forecast as of 3:35 PM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
7.9 ft
▼ Falling · 1.2 ft/hr
Next high
4:11 AM
7.1 ft · in 12h 36m
Next low
9:25 PM
-0.1 ft · in 5h 50m
Wind
4 mph E
Light breeze
Fishing score
74 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 | High | 3:28 AM | 7.3 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Low | 8:35 AM | 3.6 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | High | 2:07 PM | 8.8 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Low | 9:25 PM | -0.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 4:11 AM | 7.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 9:14 AM | 3.8 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 2:41 PM | 8.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 10:00 PM | 0.2 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Astoria
Today in Astoria, high tide arrives at 3:28 AM (7.3 ft) and again at 2:07 PM (8.8 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 8:35 AM (3.6 ft) and again at 9:25 PM (-0.1 ft). That's a 8.9-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 7:12 AM and sets at 4:45 PM, under a waxing crescent (10% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 4:11 AM (7.1 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
94/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:00 AM – 7:00 AMExcellent
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:12 AM
- Sunset
- 4:45 PM
Waxing Crescent
10% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
59°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 4 mph Egusts 5
- Waves
- 7.5 ft @ 11s
- Water temp
- 54°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
63° / 55°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Fri, Nov 13
57° / 48°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
56° / 49°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Sun, Nov 15
55° / 43°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
54° / 41°
Excellent
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
52° / 39°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
50° / 38°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Astoria
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 9439040; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayThu, Nov 12 |
| ↑ 7:12 AM↓ 4:45 PM |
| TomorrowFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 7:13 AM↓ 4:44 PM |
| Sat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 7:15 AM↓ 4:43 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 7:16 AM↓ 4:42 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 7:17 AM↓ 4:41 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 7:19 AM↓ 4:40 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 7:20 AM↓ 4:39 PM |
What's Biting at Astoria
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current ODFW regulations before keeping any fish.
Dungeness Crab
Metacarcinus magister
Season: Seasons differ by state and area (check regs)
Baits: Chicken or turkey parts, Fish carcasses, Clams
Ring nets or pots from a public dock, jetty or boat. Rings need checking every 15 to 30 minutes; pots can soak longer. Slack water around high and low tide is the easy time: gear stays where you dropped it and lines don't drag. Size, sex and limit rules apply in both states, so carry a crab gauge and check the current regs.
King Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Season: June – September (check regs)
Baits: Trolled anchovies, Spoons, Hoochies
Troll bait near bait schools and temperature breaks. Early season fishes deep; late season pushes near river mouths.
White Sturgeon
Acipenser transmontanus
Season: Year-round fish; open seasons and retention rules change often
Baits: Smelt, Sand shrimp, Squid
A bottom fish of the big rivers and estuaries. Heavy weight, a sliding sinker rig and fresh bait on the edge of a deep channel. In the tidal lower river, the bite often follows the tide change, when current picks up and carries scent. Retention rules for sturgeon are strict and change often; check current regs, and expect much of the fishing to be catch and release.
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Astoria Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Astoria today?
High tide in Astoria today is at 3:28 AM (7.3 ft) and again at 2:07 PM (8.8 ft), measured at NOAA station 9439040 (Astoria (Tongue Point)).
›What time is low tide in Astoria today?
Low tide in Astoria today is at 8:35 AM (3.6 ft) and again at 9:25 PM (-0.1 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Astoria today?
Today's best fishing window at Astoria is 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (rated Excellent, 95/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dusk bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Astoria in November?
In November, the most active species at Astoria are Dungeness Crab. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Astoria tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9439040 (Astoria (Tongue Point)) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Astoria
Astoria is on the Columbia River a few miles inside its mouth, and the tide here is always mixed up with the river. High river flow in spring raises water levels and shortens the flood, so actual heights can differ from the prediction more than on the open coast. The lower Columbia is famous for its late-summer salmon fishery near the mouth, and crabbing is popular in the estuary when the river runs low and salty. The Columbia River Bar is one of the most dangerous on the coast; check the bar conditions, not just the tide, before crossing.