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Discover the Best Times
for Coastal Foraging

Find out when to forage for coastal treasures like shellfish, crustraceans, and more.

New to foraging?
Check out our intro guide

Coastal foraging spot illustration

Discover the Best Times
for Coastal Foraging

Find out when to forage for shellfish, crabs, and other
coastal treasures based on tides, weather, etc.

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Intertidal Foraging Made Easy

Foraging Forecasts In Seconds

Get a full 7-day forecast of foraging conditions at your local beaches.

See The Best Times

See the peak foraging times for each day, and an explanation for why it is (or is not) a good day to forage.

Leverage Trusted Data Sources

We use tide and weather data from sources that anglers trust, such as the NOAA, WMO, ECMWF etc

What is coastal foraging?

Coastal foraging is the practice of collecting edible shellfish, crustaceans, plants, and other marine life from coastal areas during low tide. It's an eay, fun, and sustainable way to gather fresh seafood and connect with nature.

Rock crab near a tide pool.

When to Go

The best foraging happens during low tides, especially during "minus tides." Our forecast helps you find these optimal times while considering weather conditions and safety factors.

Northern California Tide Pool

Enjoy Your Catch

You'd be surprised how much you can find in the tide pools — take your catch home, or whip out a pot and cook 'em up right there on the beach.

foraging haul on the beach

Want to learn more?

Check out our intro guide to
coastal foraging!