Seattle Tide Charts & Fishing
Thursday, November 12 · NOAA station 9447130 (Seattle (Madison St.), Elliott Bay)
Tides live · forecast as of 3:35 PM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
8.9 ft
▲ Rising · 0.5 ft/hr
Next high
5:20 PM
9.5 ft · in 1h 45m
Next low
12:32 AM
-1.1 ft · in 8h 57m
Wind
5 mph W
Light breeze
Fishing score
68 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 | High | 7:38 AM | 11.8 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Low | 1:13 PM | 8.0 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | High | 5:20 PM | 9.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 12:32 AM | -1.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 8:18 AM | 11.6 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 2:07 PM | 8.0 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 6:01 PM | 9.0 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Seattle
Today in Seattle, high tide arrives at 7:38 AM (11.8 ft) and again at 5:20 PM (9.5 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 1:13 PM (8.0 ft). That's a 3.8-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 7:10 AM and sets at 4:36 PM, under a waxing crescent (10% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 12:32 AM (-1.1 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
76/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:00 AM – 6:00 AMExcellent
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMExcellent
strong incoming tide · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:10 AM
- Sunset
- 4:36 PM
Waxing Crescent
10% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
57°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 5 mph Wgusts 5
- Waves
- 0.1 ft @ 2s
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
60° / 50°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Fri, Nov 13
55° / 48°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
57° / 48°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
54° / 48°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
53° / 44°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
51° / 41°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
46° / 41°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Seattle
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 9447130; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayThu, Nov 12 |
| ↑ 7:10 AM↓ 4:36 PM |
| TomorrowFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 7:11 AM↓ 4:34 PM |
| Sat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 7:13 AM↓ 4:33 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 7:14 AM↓ 4:32 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 7:16 AM↓ 4:31 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 7:17 AM↓ 4:30 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 7:19 AM↓ 4:29 PM |
What's Biting at Seattle
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.
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.
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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Seattle Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Seattle today?
High tide in Seattle today is at 7:38 AM (11.8 ft) and again at 5:20 PM (9.5 ft), measured at NOAA station 9447130 (Seattle (Madison St.), Elliott Bay).
›What time is low tide in Seattle today?
Low tide in Seattle today is at 1:13 PM (8.0 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Seattle today?
Today's best fishing window at Seattle is 4:00 AM–6:00 AM (rated Excellent, 86/100), driven by strong incoming tide, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Seattle in November?
In November, the most active species at Seattle are Dungeness Crab, Lingcod. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Seattle tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9447130 (Seattle (Madison St.), Elliott 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 Seattle
Seattle's tides are mixed: two highs and two lows most days, and they are not the same size. The difference between the higher high and the lower low is often more than ten feet, so the lower low is the one that exposes beaches and the bigger swing is the one that moves water hardest along the Sound's points and shorelines. Puget Sound is a salmon, crab and bottomfish fishery, and Elliott Bay's public piers and shoreline parks put anglers and crabbers on deep water close to downtown.
Tide Stations Near Seattle
- Lockheed Shipyardnear Bainbridge Island1.6 mi SW
- Duwamish Waterwaynear Vashon4.8 mi S
- Meadow Pointnear Bainbridge Island6.6 mi NW
- Port Blakelynear Bainbridge Island8.0 mi W
- Eagle Harbornear Bremerton8.3 mi W
- Point Vashonnear Port Orchard8.5 mi SW
- Clam Baynear Bainbridge Island9.7 mi W
- Harpernear Vashon9.9 mi SW