Low-low tides this week along West Seattle shores

As noted in our daily highlight list, it’s an excellent week for beach exploring – low-low tides at midday. Our photos show two views from Lowman Beach Park, looking south (above) and north, just before the -2.3-foot low-low tide at 11:37 am:

The tide’s out even further at the lowest point each of the next four days – -2.8 at 12:17 pm tomorrow, -3 at 1 pm Wednesday, -2.9 at 1:46 pm Thursday, and -2.4 at 2:45 pm Friday. If you’d like expert advice for your (careful) exploration, Seattle Aquarium volunteer beach naturalists are at Constellation and Lincoln Parks today and daily through Thursday – see the times here.

Scott Collins June 5, 2019 (10:07 pm)

I for one am very much opposed to these low tides. First, I think that they expose far too many rocks and seaweed. Second, I think that they will likely lead to increased taxes. Third, there are clear links to low tides and global warming. Fourth, I think that the domination of online retailers like Amazon and their impact on local businesses are substantially skewed by these extremely low tides. Not to mention homeless encampments, front door package thefts, vandalism, and the fact that the new Dick’s ended up opening in Kent rather than West Seattle.I think I’ve made my point clear.

momosmom June 6, 2019 (9:11 am)

What? I feel like I just reverted back to my teenage years in the 70’s, maybe a flashback???
newnative June 6, 2019 (10:55 am)

I am pro-low tide. Your King tide is all washed up!