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Seattle, WA Fishing Forecast
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Seattle, WA · ZIP 98101 · NWS SEW forecast updated Oct 23, 11:26 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Seattle right now?
11:00 AM: wind 3 mph NNW, gusts 6 mph · Mostly Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 68 (Yes — good day) for boat fishing. Pressure 1027 hPa, trend +1.9 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Seattle fishing today
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (NNW) not scored
- Pressure rising slowly (+1.9 hPa/3h)
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction not scored
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 61 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 1:00 PM–3:00 PM 53 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 60 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Seattle fishing tomorrow
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (SE) not scored
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
Best times
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 64 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 69 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 64 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
7-day fishing outlook for Seattle
47–56°F · Waxing Gibbous
42–55°F · Waxing Gibbous
46–55°F · Full Moon
48–56°F · Waning Gibbous
47–56°F · Waning Gibbous
47–56°F · Waning Gibbous
44–56°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Seattle
Deer movement score today 59 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 11:57 AM–1:00 PM 51 out of 100 Pressure rising (+1.9 hPa/3h) · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period) · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
- 5:00 PM–6:38 PM 65 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Pressure rising (+1.9 hPa/3h) · Moonrise/moonset (minor period)
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 60 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing
Seattle at a glance
| Coordinates | 47.611, -122.336 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| NWS forecast office / grid | SEW 125,68 |
| Grid elevation | 240 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KBFI (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:41 AM / 6:08 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 3/5 |
Solunar calendar for Seattle
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Scores are heuristics combining NWS forecast data with traditional solunar theory. They are not validated predictions of fish or deer behavior. Always check official forecasts, regulations and legal shooting hours.
Washington fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Always check current Washington fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Seattle?
This forecast scores today 60/100 (“Marginal”) for Seattle, based on the NWS SEW hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Seattle today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (61), 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (53), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (60) local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Is it too windy to fish in Seattle right now?
Current forecast wind is 3 mph with gusts to 6 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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