About PNW Bar Info
Know before you go
Our Mission
PNW Bar Info is a free resource for Pacific Northwest mariners, anglers, and boaters to quickly check bar crossing conditions before heading out on the water. We aggregate official data from NOAA and the US Coast Guard to provide real-time status updates for bar crossings from California to Washington.
Safety First: Bar conditions change rapidly. Always contact the US Coast Guard bar station directly before attempting any bar crossing. PNW Bar Info is an informational tool, not a replacement for official guidance.
What We Provide
Bar Conditions
Real-time crossing status, restrictions, swell height, wind speed, and visibility for 16 PNW bars.
Historical Data
View past conditions and trends to understand patterns at your favorite bars.
Push Notifications
Subscribe to alerts when conditions change at bars you care about.
Tide Predictions
NOAA tide data for stations near each bar crossing to plan your trip.
Email Alerts
Subscribe to bar status change notifications via email with day-of-week and date range scheduling.
Catch Gallery
Share your catches with the community, vote for favorites, and see the weekly Catch of the Week.
Charter Directory
Find fishing charters and guides by region, services offered, and home port.
Species Guide
Identify PNW fish species, compare side-by-side, and check season charts for peak fishing months.
Solunar Fishing
Moon-based fishing activity predictions with major and minor feeding periods on the tides page.
Data Sources
PNW Bar Info aggregates data from official public sources:
- Bar Conditions: NOAA/National Weather Service Portland
- Tide Predictions: NOAA CO-OPS (Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services)
- Sunrise/Sunset: Calculated based on bar coordinates
- Solunar/Moon Data: Calculated from astronomical ephemeris data based on station coordinates
Data is automatically refreshed every 15 minutes. The source XML feed from Weather.gov typically updates every 4 hours.
Coverage Area
PNW Bar Info currently tracks 16 bar crossings across the Pacific Northwest:
- Washington: Grays Harbor, Willapa Bay
- Oregon: Columbia River, Tillamook Bay, Depoe Bay, Yaquina Bay, Siuslaw River, Umpqua River, Coos Bay, Coquille River, Rogue River, Chetco River
- California: Crescent City, Humboldt Bay
Free and Ad-Free
PNW Bar Info is free to use and doesn't run intrusive advertisements. We're supported by our sponsors who share our commitment to maritime safety. If you find PNW Bar Info useful, consider spreading the word to fellow boaters.
Contact
Have feedback, questions, or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you. Use the contact link in the footer to get in touch.
See also our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.