Tides Today & Tomorrow in Columbia River entrance, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Columbia River entrance, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 12m at 10:59 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 5:22 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9440574
Common Questions About Tides

Columbia River entrance, WA Tides - Apr 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:167.81:357.67:180.47:310.46:567:44Full Moon1Wed
2Thu1:508.22:237.68:02-0.18:100.76:547:45Full Moon2Thu
3Fri2:258.43:127.48:46-0.48:501.16:527:46Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:038.64:047.09:32-0.59:321.66:507:48Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:458.55:016.610:22-0.410:202.16:487:49Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:328.26:046.311:18-0.111:162.76:467:50Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:287.87:136.112:230.36:447:52Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:357.38:256.112:263.01:350.56:427:53Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:516.99:316.51:453.12:460.56:407:54Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri9:086.810:286.93:012.73:480.46:397:56Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:176.911:167.34:072.14:410.36:377:57Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:167.111:587.75:041.45:270.46:357:58Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:087.25:540.86:090.56:338:00New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:367.912:567.26:400.46:470.86:318:01New Moon14Tue
15Wed1:117.91:407.17:220.17:241.26:298:02New Moon15Wed
16Thu1:427.92:236.98:010.07:581.66:288:04New Moon16Thu
17Fri2:127.83:056.78:380.08:312.06:268:05Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:407.73:476.59:130.19:042.36:248:06Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:097.54:306.29:470.39:382.76:228:08Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:397.35:165.910:230.510:173.16:208:09Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:147.06:085.711:040.811:043.46:198:10First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:586.77:065.511:551.16:178:12First Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:556.38:075.612:053.612:571.36:158:13First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:086.09:055.91:203.62:041.36:148:14First Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:285.99:556.32:333.23:041.26:128:16Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:416.110:396.83:372.53:571.06:108:17Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:446.411:197.34:331.74:460.96:098:18Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:406.811:577.85:230.95:310.96:078:20Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:337.06:110.16:151.06:058:21Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:358.31:247.26:58-0.57:001.26:048:22Full Moon30Thu
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 2:10 am — 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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