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Seattle, WA Fishing Forecast
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Seattle, WA · ZIP 98101 · NWS SEW forecast updated Oct 22, 12:27 AM
Is it too windy to fish in Seattle right now?
10:00 AM: wind 3 mph N, gusts 3 mph · Mostly Sunny
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
No — good breeze
Right-now fishing score: 69 (Yes — good day) for boat fishing. Pressure 1013 hPa, trend 0 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Seattle fishing today
- Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- 🧭 Wind under 4 mph: direction (N) not scored
- Pressure stable
- Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Best times
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 68 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Pressure stable · Light breeze — good chop (3 mph)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 60 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 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
- 🧭 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
- 7:00 AM–9:00 AM 60 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 68 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot) · Light breeze — good chop (5 mph)
- 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
Hunting conditions near Seattle
Deer movement score today 66 (Good deer movement expected) · Rut phase (estimate): Seeking & chasing
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 60 out of 100 Moon overhead/underfoot (major period) · Rut phase: Seeking & chasing · Wind 6 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent
- 2:00 PM–4:00 PM 57 out of 100 Wind 5 mph — ideal for covering sound/scent · Steady N wind (within ±19° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Post-cold-front pattern: N wind with temps 5°F lower than 24 h ago
- 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
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 | 7:39 AM / 6:10 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 87% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
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 62/100 (“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: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (68), 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 3 mph with gusts to 3 mph: shore good, boat good, kayak good by our heuristic thresholds.
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