Fall tides set the afternoon window on Puget Sound and Pacific
NOAA CO-OPS station 9443090 read 53°F water at 4:30 AM PDT today, with predicted tides near 11 AM (high) and 4:45 PM (low). That reading is the most concrete conditions data we have for the region this morning, so the tide timing is the best planning tool for the day.
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The falling tide runs from the late-morning high down to the low around 4:45 PM, roughly a six-hour ebb. That is the stretch to plan around. Anglers wanting moving water should be on the water by early afternoon and stay through the drop.
Context
Early October is the transition from summer to fall in Washington's marine waters. Surface temperatures typically drift down from their late-summer peak, and fish begin to move with the fall feeding cycle. A 53°F reading fits that pattern, so conditions look on schedule for the season rather than early or late.
Synthesized from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.
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