Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low2:58 AM1.4 ft
- High9:35 AM11.8 ft
- Low3:26 PM5.2 ft
- High9:25 PM13.0 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low4:06 AM0.8 ft
- High10:32 AM13.0 ft
- Low4:35 PM3.5 ft
- High10:33 PM13.7 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 2:58 AM | 1.4 ft |
| High | 9:35 AM | 11.8 ft |
| Low | 3:26 PM | 5.2 ft |
| High | 9:25 PM | 13.0 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing5:00 to 9:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide rises toward the 9:25 PM high. Second window 6:00 to 9:00 AM.
- Tidepools & shellingNo daylight low today
No daylight low today. The next good one is Wednesday at 5:00 PM.
- Surfing3:00 to 7:00 PM
Mid tide from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchEnough water all day
Lowest is 1.4 ft at 2:58 AM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing5:00 to 6:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide rises toward the 10:33 PM high.
- Tidepools & shelling4:00 to 6:00 PM
The 3.5 ft low at 4:35 PM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 5:35 PM.
- Surfing7:00 to 8:00 AM
Mid tide from 7:00 to 8:00 AM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 3:00 to 5:00 AM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 3:00 AM.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayMon 5 | L2:58a1.4 | H9:35a11.8 | L3:26p5.2 | H9:25p13.0 | 11.5 |
| TueOct 6 | L4:06a0.8 | H10:32a13.0 | L4:35p3.5 | H10:33p13.7 | 12.9 |
| WedOct 7 | L4:59a0.2 | H11:17a14.2 | L5:27p1.8 | H11:27p14.4 | 14.2 |
| ThuOct 8 | L5:42a−0.1 | H11:55a15.2 | L6:10p0.3 | 15.4 | |
| FriOct 9 | H12:14a14.9 | L6:21a−0.1 | H12:30p16.0 | L6:50p−0.8 | 16.8 spring tide |
| SatOct 10 | H12:57a15.1 | L6:57a0.2 | H1:02p16.4 | L7:26p−1.5 | 17.8 spring tide |
| SunOct 11 | H1:37a14.9 | L7:30a0.8 | H1:33p16.4 | L8:01p−1.6 | 18.0 spring tide |
Spring tides Friday to Sunday. Lows drop to −1.6 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 9450142.
Nearby stations
Currents
Snipe Island
- Max ebb12:12 AM 2.7 kn
- Slack3:14 AM
- Max flood6:30 AM 3.5 kn
- Slack9:39 AM
- Max ebb1:16 PM 2.1 kn
- Slack4:01 PM
- Max flood6:55 PM 3.0 kn
- Slack9:21 PM
Current predictions for Snipe Island, 9 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA subordinate, from Ketchikan
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 54.877° N, 131.300° W
- Time zone
- Alaska, UTC−8
- Station ID
- NOAA 9450142
About the tides at Kelp Island Passage
Tides here follow a regular twice-daily rhythm. The two daily highs usually differ by only 1.5 ft. The pattern follows the reference station at Ketchikan. Kelp Island Passage sees a mean range of about 11.9 ft. Low tide can expose a wide area, and the return is fast. That is larger than most Alaska stations on this site.
Tides here are worked out from the reference station at Ketchikan, with NOAA time and height corrections. Times are good for planning, but local wind can shift them. The nearest other station is Morse Cove, 3 mi away, where high tide comes about 7 min later. For tidal currents, see Snipe Island.
Predictions are based on Ketchikan.
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.