A living almanac of sky, tide, and season.
Live conditions for the Olympic Peninsula's wild places. See what's happening outside right now, and whether it's worth the trip today.
Alive right now
Ediz Hook
The sun and calm wind make this a fine afternoon to walk the hook, with golden light waiting after dinner.
Low tide tomorrow morning at 5:45 am
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Hurricane Ridge
Hurricane Ridge Road is usually open this time of year, but confirm before the drive up; if it is, the meadows are blooming, marmots are out on the sunny ridge, and the views run clear to the Strait and the interior peaks.
Confirm Hurricane Ridge Road before you drive up
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Salt Creek Recreation Area
The water only drops so far in daylight today, so the Tongue Point pools barely open; better on a daytime minus tide.
Pools stay covered in daylight today
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Dungeness Spit
Today's midday low doesn't drop the beach enough for the long walk out and back in daylight; save the spit for tomorrow morning around 6:02 am, when a good low will open it.
No safe walk window in daylight today
Worth it today
Lake Crescent
The water is glass-calm right now, and getting out on it is exactly why you came here.
Calm water, good paddling
Worth it today
Sol Duc Valley
The Sol Duc is running normal for July, clear and blue-green over cobble, and the falls trail and riverbank walk are worth your time right now.
River running normal for July
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Crescent Beach at Salt Creek
The low tide hits this afternoon, a perfect window to walk the open sand while the sun stays high and the breeze stays light.
Low tide this afternoon at 2:52 pm
Worth it today
Elwha Valley
The Elwha is running normal for July, green-blue and glacial-fed, and the easy Madison Falls walk and car-free valley road are worth your time today.
River running normal for July
Worth it today
Railroad Bridge Park
The Dungeness is running normal for July, blue-green and settled over the gravel bars, a good day to go down and watch the river and the birds moving through.
River running normal for July
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Sequim Bay
The afternoon tide drop and calm water make this an ideal window for paddling and beachcombing, with harbor porpoises spotted just two days ago still a real possibility.
Low tide this afternoon at 4:47 pm
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Freshwater Bay
Head out this afternoon when the tide drops, you'll have the whole rocky shoreline and beach open for exploring by 3 pm.
Low tide this afternoon at 2:52 pm
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Hollywood Beach
The pier and beach are at their best right now in full sun, with calm NNE winds and clear air making for comfortable midday walking.
Low tide tomorrow morning at 5:45 am
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Morse Creek
The sun and calm make today a fine midday visit, though the real prize, riding or walking the green trail down to the low-tide beach where the creek meets the strait, waits for you tomorrow morning at 5:45 am.
Low tide tomorrow morning at 5:45 am
Worth it today
Lake Sutherland
The water is glassy calm this early afternoon, a rare gift on a busy summer day.
Calm water, good paddling
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Cape Flattery
With seas at 5 feet and 9-second period, the buoy reads moderate; this is a day when the people who run these waters daily make the call on whether to launch.
A considered day at the entrance: seas 5 ft at 9 s, wind 2 kt
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Murdock Beach
The low tide is arriving in just over an hour, head down now to comb the rocky shore for the fossil concretions this beach is known for.
Low tide around midday at 1:39 pm
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Elwha River Mouth
Head down in the next couple hours to walk the new sand while the river is still rebuilding it, the low tide this afternoon will give you the full delta floor.
Low tide this afternoon at 2:52 pm