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 5h 07m 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 - Mar 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:257.62:396.88:271.38:241.36:556:02Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:527.63:206.49:031.38:531.86:536:03Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:197.54:065.99:411.59:262.36:516:04Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:517.35:015.510:251.710:062.96:496:06First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:307.26:095.211:221.810:593.46:476:07First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:217.07:255.112:331.86:466:09First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:266.88:365.412:123.71:461.56:446:10First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:406.99:355.81:323.72:481.16:426:12Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:497.210:246.42:423.43:420.66:406:13Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:507.511:066.93:412.84:290.16:386:14Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:447.911:457.44:352.25:13-0.26:366:16Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:358.15:251.55:54-0.36:346:17Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:227.912:258.26:130.86:35-0.36:326:18Full Moon13Thu
14Fri1:008.31:158.17:000.37:160.06:306:20Full Moon14Fri
15Sat1:388.62:067.97:47-0.17:560.46:286:21Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:178.72:587.48:35-0.28:381.06:266:23Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:598.63:556.99:26-0.19:241.66:256:24Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:458.44:586.410:220.210:172.36:236:25Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:388.06:096.011:270.511:222.96:216:27Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:407.57:235.912:400.76:196:28Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:527.18:346.212:383.21:520.76:176:29Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:067.09:346.61:543.02:550.66:156:31Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:137.110:237.03:012.63:480.46:136:32Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:117.211:057.33:582.14:340.36:116:33Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:007.311:427.54:481.65:130.46:096:35New Moon25Tue
26Wed11:457.35:321.15:490.66:076:36New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:167.612:277.26:130.86:230.86:056:37New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:467.61:077.16:510.66:541.16:036:39New Moon28Fri
29Sat1:147.61:466.97:260.57:241.56:016:40New Moon29Sat
30Sun1:407.62:256.68:000.57:531.85:596:41Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon2:067.63:056.38:330.68:242.25:576:43Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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