Explore Washington tide charts, tables, and ebb tide details for accurate coastal planning. Check tide stations below or use the interactive map in the Map tab—click any location’s map for a detailed view.
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Washington Tidepools: Kalaloch Beach, Mukilteo Beach, Owen Beach, Point Wilson, Rialto Beach, Rosario Beach, Salt Creek Recreation Area, Second Beach, Shi Shi Beach, Tongue Point, West Beach at Deception Pass State Park
Washington Tide Stations
Admiralty Inlet: Indian Island, Oak Bay, Port Townsend
Bainbridge Island: Eagle Harbor, Port Blakely, Port Madison
Bellingham Bay: Bellingham, Chuckanut Bay
Budd Inlet: Boston Harbor, Budd Inlet, Olympia
Carr Inlet: Henderson Bay, Horsehead Bay, Kopachuck, Von Geldern Cove
Case Inlet: Allyn, McMicken Island, Vaughn Bay
Chehalis River: Montesano
Columbia River: Altoona, Cathlamet, Chinook, Cliff Point, Columbia River Entrance, Columbia River entrance USCG, Eagle Cliff, Ilwaco, Kalama, Knapp Landing, Longview, Skamokawa, Stella, Vancouver, Vancouver I-205 Bridge
Cypress Island: Eagle Harbor, Tide Point
Dabob Bay: Quilcene, Whitney Point, Zelatched Point
Deception Pass: Cornet Bay, Rosario Beach, Yokeko Point, Dewey
Dyes Inlet: Tracyton
Fidalgo Island: Anacortes, Anacortes Ferry, Burrows Bay, Allan Island, Similk Bay
Grays Harbor: Aberdeen, Bay City, Cosmopolis, Chehalis River, Markham, Ocean Shores, Westport
Hale Passage: Fox Island Bridge
Hood Canal: Ayock Point, Bangor, Belfair, Brinnon, Pleasant Harbor, Lofall, Port Gamble, Seabeck, Triton Cove, Union
Kalaloch: Kalaloch
Liberty Bay: Poulsbo
Lummi: Whatcom Chief Ferry
Makah Bay: Shi Shi Beach
Marrowstone Island: East Beach, Fort Flagler
Oakland Bay: Shelton
Padilla Bay: Swinomish Channel HW 20
Pickering Passage: Walkers Landing
Port Orchard: Brownsville
Port Susan: Kayak Point, Stanwood, Stillaguamish River
Puget Sound: Anderson Island Ferry, Arcadia, Totten Inlet, Barron Point, Totten Inlet, Blake Island, Burns Point, Totten Inlet, Des Moines, Drayton Passage, Devils Head, Dupont Wharf, Nisqually Reach, Duwamish Waterway, Edmonds, Foulweather Bluff, Gig Harbor, Hansville, Henderson Inlet, Kingston Ferry, Lockheed Shipyard, Longbranch, Filucy Bay, Point Defiance, Port Jefferson, Port Ludlow, Rocky Point, Eld Inlet, Seattle, Shilshole Bay, Steilacoom, Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows
Quillayute River: La Push, Rialto and Second Beach
Rich Passage: Fort Ward, Manchester
Rosario Strait: Legoe Bay, Lummi Island, Point Migley, Lummi Island, Strawberry Bay, Cypress Island
San Juan Islands: Aleck Bay, Lopez Island, Armitage Island, Thatcher Pass, Friday Harbor, Kanaka Bay, San Juan Island, Lopez Ferry Landing, Lopez Island, Obstruction Pass, Orcas, Patos Island, Richardson, Lopez Island, Roche Harbor, Rosario, San Juan Island, Shaw Island Ferry, Stuart Island, Sucia Islands, Echo Bay
Semiahmoo Bay: Blaine
Sinclair Inlet: Bremerton
Skagit Bay: Sneeoosh Beach
Strait of Georgia: Cherry Point, Birch Bay, Neptune Beach, Neptune Beach, Intalco
Strait of Juan de Fuca: Dungeness, Ediz Hook, Port Angeles, Gardiner, Discovery Bay, Neah Bay, Port Angeles, Salt Creek, Sekiu, Clallam Bay, Sequim, Smith Island, Tatoosh Island, Cape Flattery, Twin Beach
Swinomish Ch: La Conner
Tulalip Bay: Tulalip
Vashon Island: Quartermaster Marina, Vashon Island Ferry
Whidbey Island: Ala Spit County Park, Bush Point Lighthouse, Coupeville, Fort Casey, Fort Ebey, Greenbank, Holmes Harbor, Freeland Park, Langley, Oak Harbor, Sunset Beach
Willapa Bay: Long Beach, Long Island, Nahcotta, Naselle River, Palix River, Tokeland, Willapa Bay, Willapa Bay 101 Bridge, Willapa River, Mailboat Slough, Willapa River, Raymond, Willapa River, South Bend
Best Tidepool Locations in Washington
Washington’s coastline offers unique tidepooling opportunities. Below are some top spots known for their marine life.
Tidepool Locations
Kalaloch Beach - Located on the Pacific Coast about 3 hours from Seattle, Kalaloch Beach features rocky outcrops near the famous Tree of Life. Tidepools here are less extensive but still offer glimpses of anemones, crabs, and small fish. It’s a great stop for those exploring the coastal Highway 101.
Mukilteo Beach - Just 30 minutes north of Seattle, Mukilteo Beach offers a more urban-adjacent tidepool experience. While not as renowned as coastal sites, its rocky areas near the ferry terminal can reveal small pools with anemones and crabs at low tide, making it a convenient option for locals.
Owen Beach - About 45 minutes south of Seattle in Tacoma, Owen Beach has a mix of gravel and rocky patches where tidepools form. Though smaller in scale, you might spot barnacles, periwinkles, and tiny fish. It’s an easy urban escape with park amenities nearby.
Point Wilson - On the northeastern tip of the Olympic Peninsula, about 2 hours from Seattle with a ferry ride, Point Wilson at Fort Worden State Park has rocky shores with modest tidepools. Expect to find barnacles, limpets, and small crabs, with the added charm of a historic lighthouse backdrop.
Rialto Beach - On the Pacific Coast near Olympic National Park, Rialto Beach is a wilder tidepool destination, about 3.5 hours from Seattle. Its rugged rocks and sea stacks, including the famous Hole-in-the-Wall, host vibrant marine life like sea urchins and kelp crabs. The remote setting offers a raw, immersive experience.
Rosario Beach - Also on Fidalgo Island near Deception Pass, about 1.5 hours from Seattle, Rosario Beach is a tidepool hotspot. Its rocky shoreline and shallow pools are home to anemones, sculpins, and hermit crabs. The area’s interpretive signs and proximity to the Rosario Head trail make it educational and picturesque.
Salt Creek Recreation Area - Located on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, about 2 hours from Seattle, this spot features rocky shores with sea stars, anemones, and crabs. The area’s easy access via a campground and trails, combined with dramatic low-tide exposures, makes it a favorite for families and naturalists alike.
Second Beach - Another Olympic Coast standout, Second Beach is about 3.5 hours from Seattle and requires a short hike through forest to reach. Its rocky shoreline and sea stacks create ideal tidepool conditions, with sightings of sea stars, mussels, and tidepool sculpins common during low tide.
Shi Shi Beach - Further north on the Olympic Peninsula, Shi Shi Beach (pronounced "shy shy") is a remote tidepool paradise, roughly 4 hours from Seattle. Accessible via a hike, its rocky shores and Point of the Arches sea stacks reveal pools with anemones, starfish, and nudibranchs. It’s a pristine spot for adventurous explorers.
Tongue Point - Just west of Salt Creek, Tongue Point offers another stellar tidepool experience along the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The rocky outcrops here create natural pools teeming with colorful chitons, limpets, and small fish. Its proximity to Salt Creek makes it an easy add-on for a tidepooling day trip, though it’s slightly less developed with fewer amenities.
West Beach at Deception Pass State Park - About 1.5 hours from Seattle, West Beach on Whidbey Island features a mix of sandy shores and rocky areas perfect for tidepooling. At low tide, visitors can explore pools with barnacles, mussels, and occasional sea stars. The stunning views of the Deception Pass Bridge add a scenic bonus to this accessible spot.
Interactive Washington Tides Map
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