Find the best low tides for tide pooling near any US coast
Enter a coastal US location or use your device's GPS to find the nearest NOAA tide station. Tides are predicted using official NOAA CO-OPS data — quality thresholds are calibrated by region using real annual tide data. Perfect for planning your next tide pool adventure.
Check tide charts before you go — a rising tide can trap you on rocks. Wear non-slip shoes, never turn your back on the ocean, and always go with a buddy.
Arrive 1–2 hours before the predicted low tide. The water recedes slowly, giving you time to explore as pools are revealed. The lower the tide, the more of the intertidal world you'll see.
Look, but don't touch — or if you do, be gentle. Return any rocks you overturn. Take only memories and photos. These ecosystems are fragile and every visitor counts.
