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January 29, 2025

Bay Area Tide Pools & Exploring the Coast

Winter is a great time to explore the Bay Area tide pools or simply enjoy the stunning coastline. The next King Tide is coming in February!

Winter is a great time to explore the Bay Area tide pools or simply enjoy the stunning coastline.



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Some great spots include:

Tip: Visit during the lowest tide for the best experience.


The next King Tide dates are February 8-10, 2025.

Key Low Tide times:

* February 8 @ 2:15pm (-1.0 ft)

* February 9 @ 3:08pm (-1.3 ft)

* February 10 @ 4:01pm (-1.4 ft)


Check the weather and tide chart before visiting



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