Hood Canal Tides & Shellfish Windows

Hood Canal Tides

Plan your dig, your paddle, your sunset stroll.

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Live from NOAA Union, Hood Canal
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What's a "shellfish window"? When the tide drops below +2.0 ft during daylight hours, oyster and clam beds get exposed. Those rows are highlighted green — that's your window. You'll need a WDFW shellfish license and should check current beach safety status before harvesting.
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Predictions for NOAA Station 9445478 — Union, Hood Canal, WA in Pacific Time. Tide times vary by 5–15 minutes elsewhere on the canal. Always check current weather and tide before heading out.