2026 Minus Tide Schedule
Join us during the most powerful low tides of the year — when the hidden shoreline reveals itself.
How Minus Tide Experiences Work
Our gatherings are intentionally small and education-centered. Each tide window offers a rare opportunity to access lower intertidal zones and deepen your understanding of seaweed ecosystems.
Experiences may include:
• Seaweed identification and ethical harvest techniques
• Intertidal ecology and species relationships
• Food preparation and preservation discussion
• Sustainable foraging practices
• Embodied shoreline awareness
All participation begins with a conversation to ensure alignment, readiness, and shared expectations. If you are interested in joining or organizing a private group experience, please reach out to begin the dialogue.
Featured 2026 Tide Windows
These tide windows provide structured opportunities for hands-on coastal education within a supportive learning community.
April 19–23 – Half Moon Bay
May 17–22 – Mendocino / Bodega / HMB
May 21- (being Held for Lake View Charter)
May 29–31 – Berkeley Herbal Center Seaweed Trip (Full)
June 1–3 – Half Moon Bay
June 16–19 – Half Moon Bay (includes June 17-18 Seaweed Camp)
June 17-18 - Pie Ranch Seaweed Camp (Link coming soon)
June 30 – Berkeley / Albany
July 1 – Half Moon Bay
July 2 – Bodega
Exact locations may shift depending on swell and safety conditions. Final details are confirmed closer to each tide window.
What to Bring
Ways to Participate
Private Educational Experiences
Customized coastal learning for individuals, families, herbalists, chefs, and small groups.
Seaweed Camps
Seasonal immersive gatherings focused on identification, harvest, and medicine-making.
Collaborative Educational Partnerships
Schools, wellness groups, and interdisciplinary learning communities.
What to Expect
• Early morning gathering times
• Variable weather conditions
• Walking on uneven terrain
• Deep engagement with coastal ecosystems
• Respect for safety and ecological limits
Experience level varies by date — some tides are suitable for beginners, while deeper tides are best for returning students.
FAQ
How do I book?
Reach out through the inquiry form to begin a conversation.
Are these open to beginners?
Yes, many dates are suitable for first-time learners.
Do you provide equipment?
Guidance is provided; participants receive preparation details after confirming interest.
Are these family-friendly?
Select dates are appropriate for youth — inquire for details.
Photo by Anna Hoch-Kenney