Makah Bay Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 9442861 (Makah Bay)
Tides live · forecast as of 6:49 AM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
5.3 ft
▼ Falling · 0.6 ft/hr
Next high
2:05 PM
8.6 ft · in 7h 15m
Next low
8:13 AM
4.9 ft · in 1h 23m
Wind
11 mph SSE
Moderate breeze · gusts 32
Fishing score
77 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 3:18 AM | 7.2 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 8:13 AM | 4.9 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 2:05 PM | 8.6 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 9:04 PM | 0.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 4:03 AM | 7.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 8:57 AM | 5.1 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 2:46 PM | 8.2 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 9:48 PM | 0.8 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Makah Bay
Today in Makah Bay, high tide arrives at 3:18 AM (7.2 ft) and again at 2:05 PM (8.6 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 8:13 AM (4.9 ft) and again at 9:04 PM (0.3 ft). That's a 8.3-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 7:23 AM and sets at 4:42 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 4:03 AM (7.0 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
73/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:30 AM – 6:30 AMVery Good
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:23 AM
- Sunset
- 4:42 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
54°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 11 mph SSEgusts 32
- Waves
- 11.4 ft @ 10s
- Water temp
- 53°F
Moderate breeze — A little chop — very fishable
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
56° / 50°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
55° / 48°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
52° / 44°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
50° / 45°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
50° / 43°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
47° / 43°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Thu, Nov 19
48° / 40°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Makah Bay
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 9442861; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 7:23 AM↓ 4:42 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 7:24 AM↓ 4:40 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 7:26 AM↓ 4:39 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 7:27 AM↓ 4:38 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 7:29 AM↓ 4:37 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 7:30 AM↓ 4:36 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 7:32 AM↓ 4:35 PM |
What's Biting at Makah Bay
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cabezon
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
Season: March – October
Baits: Squid, Shrimp, Small crabs
Drop baits into rocky holes and jetty gaps. Strong first run — keep them out of the rocks.
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.
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Makah Bay Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Makah Bay today?
High tide in Makah Bay today is at 3:18 AM (7.2 ft) and again at 2:05 PM (8.6 ft), measured at NOAA station 9442861 (Makah Bay).
›What time is low tide in Makah Bay today?
Low tide in Makah Bay today is at 8:13 AM (4.9 ft) and again at 9:04 PM (0.3 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Makah Bay today?
Today's best fishing window at Makah Bay is 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (rated Excellent, 93/100), 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 Makah Bay in November?
In November, the most active species at Makah Bay are Lingcod, Rockfish, Dungeness Crab. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Neah Bay?
Yes — Makah Bay (NOAA station 9442861) is the closest official tide prediction station to Neah Bay, Washington, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Neah Bay plan around.
›How accurate is this Makah Bay tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9442861 (Makah Bay) 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 Makah Bay
NOAA maintains tide predictions for Makah Bay as part of its strait station network. This page tracks station 9442861 (Makah Bay) live: today's highs and lows, the week ahead, sun and moon, and the conditions that decide whether it's worth wetting a line — all in one view. Makah Bay is the closest NOAA tide station to Neah Bay, Washington — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Neah Bay, these are the tide predictions to plan around.