Empire Tides | Tide Charts & Tables | Coos Bay, OR

Empire Tide Chart for (Wed) July 1, 2026

Empire tide chart for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Empire tides for Jul 1st, the sunrise is 5:40am-9:01pm and the tide times are H 1:35am 6'4" L 8:51am -0'11" H 3:28pm 5'0" L 8:38pm 2'8" .

Empire Tide Chart for (Thu) July 2, 2026

Empire tide chart for Thursday, July 2, 2026
Empire tides for Jul 2nd, the sunrise is 5:41am-9:01pm and the tide times are H 2:12am 6'3" L 9:24am -0'11" H 4:01pm 5'1" L 9:19pm 2'7" .

Empire Tide Chart for (Fri) July 3, 2026

Empire tide chart for Friday, July 3, 2026
Empire tides for Jul 3rd, the sunrise is 5:41am-9:01pm and the tide times are H 2:50am 6'0" L 9:57am -0'9" H 4:35pm 5'2" L 10:03pm 2'5" .

Empire Tide Chart for (Sat) July 4, 2026

Empire tide chart for Saturday, July 4, 2026
Empire tides for Jul 4th, the sunrise is 5:42am-9:00pm and the tide times are H 3:31am 5'8" L 10:30am -0'5" H 5:08pm 5'4" L 10:51pm 2'3" .

Empire Tide Chart for (Sun) July 5, 2026

Empire tide chart for Sunday, July 5, 2026
Empire tides for Jul 5th, the sunrise is 5:42am-9:00pm and the tide times are H 4:16am 5'3" L 11:04am -0'0" H 5:42pm 5'6" L 11:47pm 1'11" .

Empire Tide Chart for (Mon) July 6, 2026

Empire tide chart for Monday, July 6, 2026
Empire tides for Jul 6th, the sunrise is 5:43am-9:00pm and the tide times are H 5:11am 4'10" L 11:41am 0'5" H 6:18pm 5'9" .

Empire Tide Chart for (Tue) July 7, 2026

Empire tide chart for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Empire tides for Jul 7th, the sunrise is 5:44am-8:59pm and the tide times are L 12:48am 1'6" H 6:17am 4'4" L 12:21pm 1'1" H 6:58pm 6'0" .

Empire Tide Chart for (Wed) July 8, 2026

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Empire Tide Calendar | July 2026

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Empire Tide Table for July 2026

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
7/1 N/A H 6'4" 1:35AM 7'4" L -0'11" 8:51AM 6'0" H 5'0" 3:28PM 2'4" L 2'8" 8:38PM 3'6" 05:40-21:01 22:34-07:00
7/2 3'6" H 6'3" 2:12AM 7'2" L -0'11" 9:24AM 6'0" H 5'1" 4:01PM 2'6" L 2'7" 9:19PM 3'5" 05:41-21:01 22:59-08:06
7/3 3'5" H 6'0" 2:50AM 6'9" L -0'9" 9:57AM 6 H 5'2" 4:35PM 2'9" L 2'5" 10:03PM 3'3" 05:41-21:01 23:21-09:13
7/4 3'3" H 5'8" 3:31AM 6'2" L -0'5" 10:30AM 5'10" H 5'4" 5:08PM 3'1" L 2'3" 10:51PM 3'0" 05:42-21:00 23:41-10:20
7/5 3'0" H 5'3" 4:16AM 5'4" L -0'0" 11:04AM 5'7" H 5'6" 5:42PM 3'7" L 1'11" 11:47PM 2'10" 05:42-21:00 00:00-11:26
7/6 2'10" H 4'10" 5:11AM 4'4" L 0'5" 11:41AM 5'3" H 5'9" 6:18PM 4'2" - - - - 05:43-21:00 00:00-12:35
7/7 4'2" L 1'6" 12:48AM 2'9" H 4'4" 6:17AM 3'3" L 1'1" 12:21PM 4'11" H 6'0" 6:58PM 1'6" 05:44-20:59 00:19-13:45
7/8 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/9 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/10 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/11 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/12 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/13 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/14 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/15 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/16 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/17 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/18 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/19 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/20 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/21 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/22 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/23 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/24 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/25 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/26 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/27 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/28 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/29 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/30 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
7/31 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM N/A 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11

Empire Textual Tide Table for July 2026


Jul 1st (Wed)
the sunrise is 5:40am-9:01pm and the tide times are H 1:35am 6'4" L 8:51am -0'11" H 3:28pm 5'0" L 8:38pm 2'8" .
Jul 2nd (Thu)
the sunrise is 5:41am-9:01pm and the tide times are H 2:12am 6'3" L 9:24am -0'11" H 4:01pm 5'1" L 9:19pm 2'7" .
Jul 3rd (Fri)
the sunrise is 5:41am-9:01pm and the tide times are H 2:50am 6'0" L 9:57am -0'9" H 4:35pm 5'2" L 10:03pm 2'5" .
Jul 4th (Sat)
the sunrise is 5:42am-9:00pm and the tide times are H 3:31am 5'8" L 10:30am -0'5" H 5:08pm 5'4" L 10:51pm 2'3" .
Jul 5th (Sun)
the sunrise is 5:42am-9:00pm and the tide times are H 4:16am 5'3" L 11:04am -0'0" H 5:42pm 5'6" L 11:47pm 1'11" .
Jul 6th (Mon)
the sunrise is 5:43am-9:00pm and the tide times are H 5:11am 4'10" L 11:41am 0'5" H 6:18pm 5'9" .
Jul 7th (Tue)
the sunrise is 5:44am-8:59pm and the tide times are L 12:48am 1'6" H 6:17am 4'4" L 12:21pm 1'1" H 6:58pm 6'0" .
Jul 8th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 9th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 10th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 11th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 12th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 13th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 14th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 15th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 16th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 17th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 18th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 19th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 20th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 21st (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 22nd (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 23rd (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 24th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 25th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 26th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 27th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 28th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 29th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 30th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Jul 31st (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Empire | Small Craft Advisory

Last updated: July 4, 2026, 12:07 PM

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued July 4 at 1:50AM PDT until July 6 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and steep
seas 6 to 9 ft at 6 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
damage smaller vessels.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

Effective: July 4, 2026, 8:50 AM

Expires: July 4, 2026, 10:00 PM

Marine Forecast (PZZ350)

PZZ350-050500-
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
917 AM PDT Sat Jul 4 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

.REST OF TODAY...N wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt this
afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW
3 ft at 4 seconds and NW 4 ft at 8 seconds.
.TONIGHT...N wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to
7 ft. Wave Detail: N 5 ft at 5 seconds and NW 4 ft at 8 seconds.
.SUN...N wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
Wave Detail: N 6 ft at 6 seconds and W 3 ft at 13 seconds.
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: N 7 ft
at 6 seconds and W 3 ft at 12 seconds.
.MON...N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft
at 6 seconds and NW 5 ft at 11 seconds.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds and
NW 5 ft at 11 seconds.
.TUE...N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at
5 seconds, NW 4 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 5 to 10 kt, easing to around 5 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds, NW
4 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.
.WED...N wind around 5 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 4 seconds, NW
4 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N
3 ft at 5 seconds and NW 4 ft at 9 seconds.

$$

Land Forecast (ORZ021)

TODAY: Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy late this morning then becoming sunny. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

TONIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Inland, patchy fog after midnight. Lows around 50. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Inland, patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Inland, patchy fog after midnight. Lows around 50. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

MONDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the lower to mid 60s along the coast and in the lower to mid 70s inland. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows around 50.

FRIDAY: Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s.

Last updated: July 4, 2026, 12:07 PM

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Empire Boat Ramp Coos Bay (Other)

Public boat launch ramp and pier in Empire district of Coos Bay managed by City of Coos Bay at the west end of Newmark Ave. Features parking, restrooms, fish cleaning station, and seasonal floating docks (May to October). Provides access to Coos Bay for crabbing, fishing, and boating toward the bay mouth and ocean. Tidal currents and shallow channels require caution for safe launches and navigation, especially at low tides when mudflats expose.

Empire Boat Ramp Pier and Shore Access (Other)

Pier and shore access at Empire Boat Ramp in Coos Bay for fishing, crabbing from the dock, and viewing bay activity. Seasonal floating docks support small boat tie-ups; popular spot for locals and visitors to enjoy the estuary. Strong tidal flows and low tide exposure require caution for safe shore and water use; open 5 am to 10 pm.

Empire Lakes John Topits Park Beach (Other)

Sandy beach and lake access at John Topits Park Empire Lakes in Coos Bay with non-motorized boating (kayaks, canoes, paddleboards), swimming, picnicking, and trails. ADA accessible kayak launch available; good for calm water exploration and wildlife viewing. No gas-powered boats allowed; tidal influences from nearby Coos Bay affect lake levels slightly so check conditions for safe water activities.

North Spit Beach and Dunes Access (Other)

Public beach and dunes access on the North Spit of Coos Bay near Empire with miles of sandy shoreline for walking, beachcombing, and shore activities. Parking and trails available; views of the bay mouth and ocean. Tidal changes expose sandbars and affect currents so plan around low tide for exploration and avoid high surf or sneaker waves.