Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- High3:40 AM14.0 ft
- Low9:23 AM2.3 ft
- High3:31 PM16.1 ft
- Low10:13 PM−1.1 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- High4:29 AM12.9 ft
- Low10:05 AM3.6 ft
- High4:14 PM15.3 ft
- Low11:07 PM0.0 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 3:40 AM | 14.0 ft |
| Low | 9:23 AM | 2.3 ft |
| High | 3:31 PM | 16.1 ft |
| Low | 10:13 PM | −1.1 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing4:00 to 7:00 PM
Today's best window (7:00 to 8:00 AM) has passed. Dawn light with the outgoing tide around the 9:23 AM low.
- Tidepools & shellingNext: Wed 6:00 to 7:00 AMEarlier today: 8:00 to 10:00 AM
Today's best window (8:00 to 10:00 AM) has passed.
- Surfing11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Mid tide from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 9:00 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing6:00 to 9:00 AM
Dawn light with the outgoing tide around the 10:05 AM low. Second window 2:00 to 4:00 AM.
- Tidepools & shelling9:00 to 11:00 AM
The 3.6 ft low at 10:05 AM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 11:05 AM.
- Surfing11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Mid tide from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 10:00 PM.
Next 7 days
September calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayWed 30 | H3:40a14.0 | L9:23a2.3 | H3:31p16.1 | L10:13p−1.1 | 17.2 spring tide |
| ThuOct 1 | H4:29a12.9 | L10:05a3.6 | H4:14p15.3 | L11:07p0.0 | 15.3 |
| FriOct 2 | H5:29a11.7 | L10:57a4.9 | H5:10p14.1 | 9.3 | |
| SatOct 3 | L12:16a1.0 | H6:47a10.9 | L12:10p5.9 | H6:26p13.0 | 12.0 |
| SunOct 4 | L1:40a1.6 | H8:21a10.9 | L1:54p6.2 | H8:03p12.6 | 11.0 |
| MonOct 5 | L3:04a1.4 | H9:42a11.8 | L3:32p5.2 | H9:32p13.0 | 11.5 |
| TueOct 6 | L4:12a0.8 | H10:39a13.0 | L4:41p3.5 | H10:40p13.7 | 12.9 |
Spring tides Wednesday. Lows drop to −1.1 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 9450271.
Nearby stations
Currents
Moira Sound entrance
- Current predictions are delayed. Try again soon.
Current predictions for Moira Sound entrance, 5 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
- 55.067° N, 132.120° W
- Time zone
- Alaska, UTC−8
- Station ID
- NOAA 9450271
About the tides at Niblack Anchorage
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. The tide range here is very large, about 11.9 ft on average. Water can come in faster than you can walk across flats. Check the time before you go out. That is larger than most Alaska stations on this site. The next spring tides peak on October 11, with a range of 18.0 ft. Neap tides follow on Friday, when the range shrinks to 9.3 ft.
Niblack Anchorage is a subordinate station. NOAA predicts its tides by adjusting Ketchikan: highs come about 3 min and lows about 9 min later than there. The nearest other station is Menefee Anch., 5 mi away, where high tide comes about 5 min earlier. For tidal currents, see Moira Sound entrance.
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.