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Seattle, WA Fishing Forecast

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Thursday, October 22 · America/Los_Angeles

Seattle, WA · ZIP 98101 · NWS SEW forecast updated Oct 22, 12:27 AM

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Is it too windy to fish in Seattle right now?

11:00 AM: wind 6 mph N, gusts 6 mph · Mostly Sunny

Shore
No — good breeze
Boat
No — good breeze
Kayak
No — good breeze
Fly fishing
No — good breeze

Right-now fishing score: 67 (Yes — good day) for boat fishing. Pressure 1013 hPa, trend 0 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.

Seattle fishing today

59/100
Marginal
based on remaining hours
Temperature51–58°F
Wind up to6 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (NNE) not scored
  • Pressure stable
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Best times

  1. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 60 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (6 mph)
  2. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 60 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  3. 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 59 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (3 mph) · Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Seattle fishing tomorrow

63/100
Marginal
Temperature46–56°F
Wind up to5 mph
Solunar★★★★★
  • 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (NE) not scored
  • Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  • Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  • 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (NNW) often follows a front, small minus
  • Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
  • Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)

Best times

  1. 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 60 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
  2. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 68 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
  3. 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 65 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)

7-day fishing outlook for Seattle

Today
59
Marginal
★★★★★
Tomorrow
63
Marginal
★★★★★
Sat, Oct 24
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Sun, Oct 25
71
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Mon, Oct 26
68
Yes — good day
★★★★★
Tue, Oct 27
64
Marginal
★★★★★
Wed, Oct 28
65
Yes — good day
★★★★★

Hunting conditions near Seattle

Deer movement score today 66 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing

  1. 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 59 out of 100 Wind 6 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moon overhead/underfoot (major period)
  2. 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 74 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Wind 6 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±39° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
  3. 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 58 out of 100 Moon overhead/underfoot (major period) · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing · Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent

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Seattle at a glance

Coordinates47.611, -122.336
Time zoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
NWS forecast office / gridSEW 125,68
Grid elevation240 ft
Pressure dataObserved at KBFI (next 6 h only)
Sunrise / sunset today7:39 AM / 6:10 PM
Moon todayWaxing Gibbous, 87% illuminated
Solunar rating today2/5

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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 59/100 (“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 (60), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (60), 9:00 PM–11:00 PM (59) local time (America/Los_Angeles).

Is it too windy to fish in Seattle right now?

Current forecast wind is 6 mph with gusts to 6 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.

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