Come Down & Explore With Us

Come down and explore Haystack Rock with our team of Rocky Shore Interpreters. Our team is on the beach during every daytime low tide from February 16th through November 30th to educate visitors on the local intertidal and seabird ecology. You can find our program schedule below. Remember, the best time to visit Haystack Rock is at low tide, as tidepools are not accessible during high tide.

Beach Schedule

Tide Table

How to read a tide table: To find the lowest tide of the day, you will need to reference the height column. The West Coast experiences two high and two low tides of varying height a day. Here at Haystack Rock, you will need a low tide height of 1 ft or lower to access the tidepools. The best days to go tidepooling would be on days with a minus tide (-) since there will be even more exposure. 

The time that is listed indicates when low tide 'hits'. Once low tide hits, the water will start pushing back in for high tide. We recommend arriving at the pools at least an hour to an hour and a half before the low tide is scheduled so you can get as much exploration time as possible.

Remember, the Pacific Ocean can be unpredictable. Be sure to keep a watchful eye on the incoming tide to ensure you and other tidepooling buddies stay safe. Check out more beach safety tips here.

Before heading down to explore, we recommend familiarizing yourself with the rules and regulations of the area, and also taking a moment to review tidepool etiquette.