A free ocean conditions map built for PNW tuna anglers.
The PNW Tuna Map is a real-time ocean conditions map for albacore tuna anglers fishing off Washington, Oregon, and Northern California. It pulls satellite-derived sea surface temperature, chlorophyll concentration, and bathymetric depth data into a single layered view. The kind of intel that used to require a paid subscription to multiple services.
It was built by a PNW tuna angler, for PNW tuna anglers. We don't require payment to use it. Voluntary support from anglers keeps the satellite data fees and server costs covered.
Whether you're looking for the temperature break, working a chlorophyll edge, or just trying to figure out where to start your day, the map gives you the ocean-condition picture in one place.
NOAA's MUR SST at 1km resolution. Adjustable color ranges so you can zoom in on the 58–64°F window that matters most for albacore.
Two datasets: gap-filled 9km for smooth context, raw 750m high-res for the actual edges. Toggle between them with one click.
GEBCO depth contours overlaid on the map. See the shelf break, canyons, and structure under the temperature breaks you're chasing.
Rock, sand, mud, and gravel mapping where available. Useful if you plan to drop on structure for bottom fish between tuna runs.
Drop pins on productive spots, save your favorite color-range presets, and pull them up next trip. GPS support on mobile shows your position on the water.
Works in your browser, no app install needed. Install as a PWA on iOS or Android for a home-screen icon. Recently-viewed dates available offline at the dock.
Head to pnwfishing.net/sst-chloro-map. Create a free account on first visit. That's what lets you save spots and presets across sessions.
Choose the most recent date with available data (usually 1-3 days behind today). Turn on the layers you want: SST, chlorophyll, depth, substrate. In any combination.
Use the sliders on each legend to narrow the color range to the window that matters to you. Save your favorite ranges as presets so you don't have to set them up again.
Right-click (long-press on mobile) anywhere on the map to drop a pin. Name it, tag a species, and it'll be there next time you log in.
SCREENSHOT 1: SST overlay with temperature break visible, showing color range sliders
SCREENSHOT 2: Chlorophyll overlay showing a sharp edge / front
SCREENSHOT 3: SST + Depth contours overlaid, showing structure under a temp break
SCREENSHOT 4: Mobile view with saved spots / pins visible
SCREENSHOT 5: Split view or both-visible mode (Chloro + SST together)
SCREENSHOT 6: Mobile install / PWA home screen icon
The PNW Tuna Map stays running thanks to anglers who chip in. We don't require payment to use it , but server costs and time put into building it are real. If it's helped you find fish, please consider chipping in to keep it going.
Every contribution goes toward server hosting, satellite data fees, and ongoing development.