Tides Today & Tomorrow in Columbia River entrance, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Columbia River entrance, WA.
Next low tide : 11:52 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 27m at 5:13 pm (7.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9440574
Common Questions About Tides

Columbia River entrance, WA Tides - Dec 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:027.61:208.97:192.68:06-1.07:394:32Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:507.52:068.48:082.88:49-0.57:404:31Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:387.42:537.78:582.99:320.17:414:31Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:267.23:457.09:513.110:160.77:424:31First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:157.14:436.310:503.211:031.47:434:30First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:057.05:515.811:553.111:551.97:444:30First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:557.17:055.41:032.77:454:30First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:447.28:175.412:512.42:072.27:464:30Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:307.49:225.71:462.73:021.67:474:30Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:137.710:186.02:382.93:511.07:484:30Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:527.911:076.43:273.14:350.57:494:30Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:298.211:516.74:123.25:150.17:504:30Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:048.34:563.35:54-0.17:514:30Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:346.911:39 AM8.45:393.36:32-0.37:514:30Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:147.012:158.56:213.37:08-0.47:524:30Full Moon15Sun
16Mon1:537.112:538.57:023.37:44-0.57:534:30Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:317.21:348.47:443.28:20-0.47:544:31Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:107.32:198.18:283.18:57-0.17:544:31Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:507.43:097.69:172.99:380.27:554:31Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:347.54:087.010:132.810:250.87:554:32Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:227.75:196.411:202.611:201.47:564:32Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:147.96:406.012:342.17:564:33Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:108.28:036.012:232.01:471.57:574:33Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:078.59:186.21:292.42:530.77:574:34Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:028.910:236.62:332.73:520.07:584:35Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:559.211:207.13:342.84:46-0.67:584:35Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:459.34:302.85:36-0.97:584:36New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:117.411:33 AM9.35:242.86:22-1.07:584:37New Moon28Sat
29Sun1:007.612:199.16:152.87:06-0.97:594:38New Moon29Sun
30Mon1:457.71:048.87:042.87:46-0.77:594:38Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue2:287.71:498.37:512.78:26-0.37:594:39Waxing Crescent31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9440574)

Common Questions About Columbia River entrance, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Columbia River entrance, WA today?

Slack tide in Columbia River entrance, WA is approximately 8:32 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Columbia River entrance, WA?

Columbia River entrance, WA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Columbia River entrance, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Columbia River entrance, WA?

Tide predictions for Columbia River entrance, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Columbia River entrance, WA?

Tide data for Columbia River entrance, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9440574. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9440574.

What is the moon phase in Columbia River entrance, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Columbia River entrance, WA is First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Columbia River entrance, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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