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Safety condition takes priority. 1 active NWS alert(s) detected. Official alert details take priority over the numerical Fishing Score.
Small Craft AdvisoryOct 25, 2:00 AM – Oct 26, 11:00 AM PDT
Seas 8 to 13 ft at 11 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
COASTAL FISHING PLANNER
Lincoln City Fishing Conditions Today
Shore, pier and nearshore recreational fishing conditions.
Confidence: Medium
3:00 PM–6:00 PM
NEXT 24 HOURS
24-Hour Fishing Conditions Forecast
0–100 score · Local time · Safety hard-stop hours show NOT RECOMMENDED
10:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
11:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
12:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
1:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
2:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
3:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
4:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
5:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
6:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
7:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
8:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
9:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
10:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
11:00 PM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
12:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
1:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
2:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
3:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
4:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
5:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
6:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
7:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
8:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
9:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
BREAKDOWN
Why this score?
Factor scores are normalized from 0–100. They are scoring inputs, not raw weather or ocean measurements.
Tide movement score89.6
Wind score80
Wave / sea state score0
Weather score30
Time of day score85
Moon / Solunar score69.8
Water temperature score—
COASTAL CONDITIONS
Wind, waves and weather
Wind15.0 mph
Gust28.8 mph
Wave height10.0 ft
Wave period11.0 sec
Rain chance94%
Water temp—
TIDE CONTEXT
Today’s tide turning points
For detailed tide charts, use the Tide page.
Low5:43 AM1.1 ft
High11:31 AM6.7 ft
Low6:30 PM0.1 ft
High12:20 AM5.7 ft
EXPLANATION
What is driving today’s result?
NWS alert details: Small Craft Advisory (Oct 25, 2:00 AM – Oct 26, 11:00 AM PDT).
Seas 8 to 13 ft at 11 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
The timing of the Small Craft Advisory cannot be matched confidently to the fishing window, so the official alert should be reviewed first.
An active Small Craft Advisory is the main reason this period is not recommended.
Keep planning
Detailed Lincoln City tide forecastView tide page →Compare fishing conditions nationwideFishing hub →TRANSPARENCY
Data sources & methodology
Tides & water observations: NOAA/NOS/CO-OPS. NOAA station: Taft, Siletz Bay, OR (9436101).
Weather, wind, waves & alerts: NOAA National Weather Service.
Fishing Score & Best Fishing Time: calculated by CoastalNow from the source data above using published rule-based methodology.
Solar & lunar context: calculated locally by CoastalNow; lunar influence has low weight and is not presented as a catch guarantee.
Fishing Score is a planning metric, not a safety guarantee. Official warnings and local guidance always take priority.