Current tide tables are posted at trailheads. Copies are available at coastal ranger stations. Do not round significant headlands on incoming tides. An average high tide will cover most of the beach, making hiking in some areas impossible. Do not camp below the point of high tide on any given day.
Weather is unpredictable along the coast.
Storm fronts are usually identified a few days in advance. Forecasts are available at ranger stations or by monitoring the NOAA Weather Advisory on 62.55 mhz. Beware of drift logs in a storm. Streams will generally crest within 24 hours of a heavy rain. Goodman, Falls, Mosquito Creeks, and the Ozette River are best crossed at low tide and may become impassable after heavy rains.