Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty) Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 9440574 (Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty))
Tides live · forecast as of 3:47 AM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
6.1 ft
▼ Falling · 0.2 ft/hr
Next high
1:57 PM
7.5 ft · in 10h 9m
Next low
8:14 AM
3.9 ft · in 4h 26m
Wind
15 mph ESE
Fresh breeze · gusts 25
Fishing score
45 /100
Fair
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 3:27 AM | 6.2 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 8:14 AM | 3.9 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 1:57 PM | 7.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 9:00 PM | 0.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 4:12 AM | 6.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 8:56 AM | 4.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 2:37 PM | 7.1 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 9:39 PM | 0.6 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty)
Today in Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty), high tide arrives at 3:27 AM (6.2 ft) and again at 1:57 PM (7.5 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 8:14 AM (3.9 ft) and again at 9:00 PM (0.3 ft). That's a 7.2-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 7:15 AM and sets at 4:45 PM, under a waxing crescent (14% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 4:12 AM (6.0 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
44/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:00 AM – 7:00 AMVery Good
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:15 AM
- Sunset
- 4:45 PM
Waxing Crescent
14% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
54°F
Rain
- Wind
- 15 mph ESEgusts 25
- Waves
- 9.9 ft @ 10s
- Water temp
- 55°F
Fresh breeze — Casting gets harder — fish the lee
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
56° / 50°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
54° / 48°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
54° / 46°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
50° / 45°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
52° / 46°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
50° / 42°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Thu, Nov 19
50° / 41°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty)
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 9440574; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 7:15 AM↓ 4:45 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 7:16 AM↓ 4:44 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 7:17 AM↓ 4:43 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 7:19 AM↓ 4:42 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 7:20 AM↓ 4:41 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 7:21 AM↓ 4:40 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 7:23 AM↓ 4:39 PM |
What's Biting at Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty)
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current WDFW 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.
Rockfish
Sebastes spp.
Season: April – December (check regs)
Baits: Shrimp flies, Metal jigs, Squid strips
Fish vertically over reef and kelp. Keep the bait just off bottom to dodge snags and hook quality grade.
Lingcod
Ophiodon elongatus
Season: April – November
Baits: Large swimbaits, Metal jigs, Live mackerel
Big baits, rocky bottom, and patience. Lings follow hooked fish up — keep a net ready at the surface.
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.
Redtail Surfperch
Amphistichus rhodoterus
Season: Year-round; spring is the peak
Baits: Sand shrimp, Clam necks, Gulp! sandworms
Fish the troughs just behind the breakers with a two-hook rig or a Carolina rig and a light weight. The incoming tide toward high is the classic window, when perch move up into the surf to feed. Look for darker water and rips that mark the deeper troughs.
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Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty) Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty) today?
High tide in Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty) today is at 3:27 AM (6.2 ft) and again at 1:57 PM (7.5 ft), measured at NOAA station 9440574 (Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty)).
›What time is low tide in Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty) today?
Low tide in Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty) today is at 8:14 AM (3.9 ft) and again at 9:00 PM (0.3 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty) today?
Today's best fishing window at Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty) is 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (rated Excellent, 83/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dusk bite window. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty) in November?
In November, the most active species at Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty) are Dungeness Crab, Rockfish, Lingcod. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Ilwaco?
Yes — Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty) (NOAA station 9440574) is the closest official tide prediction station to Ilwaco, Washington, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Ilwaco plan around.
›How accurate is this Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty) tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9440574 (Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty)) 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 Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty)
Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty) is one of the outer-coast tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 9440574 (Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty)) — the same harmonic data printed in official tide tables — paired with local weather, water conditions, and our fishing score so you can time a session here without cross-referencing three sites. Columbia River entrance (N. Jetty) is the closest NOAA tide station to Ilwaco, Washington — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Ilwaco, these are the tide predictions to plan around.