Valdez tide times

Port Valdez, AKPort ValdezNOAA 9454240Wednesday, September 30 · AKDTWed Sep 30Live gauge · 11 min agoLiveChange station
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Today at Valdez the next low tide is at 10:47 PM (−0.7 ft) and the next high tide is at 3:52 PM (13.9 ft). Tomorrow's first low is at 10:39 AM. The water is running 0.7 ft below the forecast right now.

Right now
3.2 ft ↑
Rising 2.2 ft per hour
Next high
3:52 PM
In 4 h 29 min · 13.9 ft
Next low
10:47 PM
In 11 h 24 min · −0.7 ft
Gauge vs forecast
−0.7 ft
Water running below prediction
Gauge reads 0.7 ft below forecast

Today's tide

PredictedMeasuredNightHeight above MLLW
−2 ft0 ft2 ft4 ft6 ft8 ft10 ft12 ft14 ftNOW 11:234:12 AMHigh · 11.2 ft9:56 AMLow · 2.8 ft3:52 PMHigh · 13.9 ft10:47 PMLow · −0.7 ft
Tide chart for Valdez, today. High 11.2 ft at 4:12 AM, low 2.8 ft at 9:56 AM, high 13.9 ft at 3:52 PM, low −0.7 ft at 10:47 PM. Measured water level is 0.7 ft below the prediction.

Blue shows the NOAA prediction and amber shows the measured water level so far today. Heights are in feet above Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW).

Today's tides

ft above MLLW
  • High4:12 AM11.2 ft
  • Low9:56 AM2.8 ft
  • High3:52 PM13.9 ft
  • Low10:47 PM−0.7 ft
Tide times for Valdez
TideTimeHeight
High4:12 AM11.2 ft
Low9:56 AM2.8 ft
High3:52 PM13.9 ft
Low10:47 PM−0.7 ft
Water temp
52°F
Station sensor
Wind
SW 2 mph
Gusts to 3 mph
Sunrise
7:50 AM
First light 7:07
Sunset
7:22 PM
Last light 8:05
Moon
80%
Waning gibbous
Tide range
14.6 ft
Mean 9.7 ft

Best windows today

Plan the week →
  • Fishing
    6:00 to 8:00 PM

    Today's best window (8:00 to 9:00 AM) has passed. Dawn light with the outgoing tide around the 9:56 AM low.

  • Tidepools & shelling
    Next: Wed 5:00 to 7:00 PM
    Earlier today: 9:00 to 11:00 AM

    Today's best window (9:00 to 11:00 AM) has passed.

  • Surfing
    11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

    Rising mid tide, 3.7 to 8.8 ft, with light wind at the station.

  • Shallow boat launch
    Avoid 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM

    Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 9:00 PM.

Plan the week

Moving water around the turn often fishes best. Local species and bait matter more than any chart.

Next 7 days

September calendar →
High and low tides for the next 7 days, heights in ft
DayTide 1Tide 2Tide 3Tide 4Range, ft
TodayWed 30H4:12a11.2L9:56a2.8H3:52p13.9L10:47p−0.714.6 spring tide
ThuOct 1H5:03a10.2L10:39a3.8H4:32p13.2L11:41p0.013.2
FriOct 2H6:14a9.3L11:31a4.8H5:25p12.37.5
SatOct 3L12:45a0.9H7:54a8.8L12:38p5.6H6:50p11.310.4
SunOct 4L2:01a1.4H9:26a9.1L2:09p5.8H8:39p10.99.4
MonOct 5L3:28a1.5H10:32a10.0L3:54p5.1H10:04p11.19.6
TueOct 6L4:41a1.1H11:22a10.9L5:10p3.6H11:10p11.610.5

Spring tides Wednesday. Lows drop to −0.7 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 9454240.

Nearby stations

Currents

Valdez Boat Harbor Approach

  • No current events listed for this day.

Current predictions for Valdez Boat Harbor Approach, 0.3 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.

Station details

Datum
Mean lower low water
Predictions
NOAA, from this station's own tide records
Live gauge
Every 6 minutes
Coordinates
61.125° N, 146.362° W
Time zone
Alaska, UTC−8
Station ID
NOAA 9454240

About the tides at Valdez

Tides here are mixed. On average the two daily highs differ by 1.8 ft, so check which low is the lower one before you head out. The range is large, about 9.7 ft on average. Flats and bars appear and vanish quickly, so keep an eye on the time. From the average lower low to the average higher high, the difference is 12.1 ft. The next spring tides peak on October 11, with a range of 14.9 ft. Neap tides follow on Friday, when the range shrinks to 7.5 ft.

Port Valdez is a NOAA water level station with a live gauge, updated every 6 minutes. Predictions come from the station's own tide records. It also reports water temperature, wind and air pressure. It was established in 1964. The nearest other station is Jack Bay, 10 mi away. For tidal currents, see Valdez Boat Harbor Approach.

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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.