Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low1:09 AM−3.0 ft
- High7:06 AM18.5 ft
- Low1:15 PM2.9 ft
- High6:53 PM20.6 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low1:53 AM−1.8 ft
- High7:55 AM17.0 ft
- Low1:58 PM5.0 ft
- High7:34 PM19.4 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 1:09 AM | −3.0 ft |
| High | 7:06 AM | 18.5 ft |
| Low | 1:15 PM | 2.9 ft |
| High | 6:53 PM | 20.6 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Today's best window (5:00 to 9:00 AM) has passed. Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 7:06 AM high. Second window 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shelling12:00 to 2:00 PM
The 2.9 ft low at 1:15 PM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 2:15 PM.
- Surfing2:00 to 4:00 PM
Mid tide from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 12:00 to 3:00 AM
Water drops under 1.5 ft from 12:00 to 3:00 AM. Plan to be back on the trailer before then.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing8:00 to 9:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide falls toward the 2:44 AM low.
- Tidepools & shelling1:00 to 2:00 PM
The 5.0 ft low at 1:58 PM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 2:55 PM.
- Surfing2:00 to 5:00 PM
Mid tide from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 12:00 to 4:00 AM
Water drops under 1.5 ft from 12:00 to 4:00 AM. Plan to be back on the trailer before then.
Next 7 days
September calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayWed 30 | L1:09a−3.0 | H7:06a18.5 | L1:15p2.9 | H6:53p20.6 | 23.6 spring tide |
| ThuOct 1 | L1:53a−1.8 | H7:55a17.0 | L1:58p5.0 | H7:34p19.4 | 21.1 |
| FriOct 2 | L2:44a0.0 | H8:55a15.3 | L2:50p7.1 | H8:27p17.7 | 17.7 |
| SatOct 3 | L3:50a1.9 | H10:17a14.1 | L4:03p8.8 | H9:42p16.1 | 14.2 |
| SunOct 4 | L5:16a3.1 | H11:56a14.1 | L5:42p9.2 | H11:24p15.3 | 12.3 |
| MonOct 5 | L6:51a2.9 | H1:18p15.2 | L7:22p7.6 | 12.3 | |
| TueOct 6 | H1:01a16.0 | L8:04a1.8 | H2:13p16.8 | L8:31p4.9 | 15.0 |
Spring tides Wednesday. Lows drop to −3.0 ft, the best shelling days this week. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 9455741.
Nearby stations
Currents
Drift River Terminal
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Current predictions for Drift River Terminal, 0.3 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA subordinate, from SELDOVIA, Kachemak Bay
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 60.555° N, 152.133° W
- Time zone
- Alaska, UTC−8
- Station ID
- NOAA 9455741
About the tides at Drift River Terminal
Tides here follow a regular twice-daily rhythm. The two daily highs usually differ by only 1.6 ft. The pattern follows the reference station at SELDOVIA, Kachemak Bay. Drift River Terminal sees a mean range of about 15.1 ft. Low tide can expose a wide area, and the return is fast. That is larger than most Alaska stations on this site. Over the next two weeks the biggest daily range, 24.2 ft, comes on October 11, and the smallest, 12.3 ft, on Sunday.
Tides here are worked out from the reference station at SELDOVIA, Kachemak Bay, with NOAA time and height corrections. Times are good for planning, but local wind can shift them. The nearest other station is Kalgin Island (north end), 7 mi away, where high tide comes about 8 min later. For tidal currents, see Drift River Terminal.
Predictions are based on SELDOVIA, Kachemak Bay.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.