Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- High1:49 AM11.1 ft
- Low7:11 AM3.7 ft
- High1:03 PM13.5 ft
- Low7:55 PM−1.0 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- High2:25 AM10.9 ft
- Low7:46 AM4.2 ft
- High1:33 PM13.2 ft
- Low8:31 PM−0.5 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 1:49 AM | 11.1 ft |
| Low | 7:11 AM | 3.7 ft |
| High | 1:03 PM | 13.5 ft |
| Low | 7:55 PM | −1.0 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing8:00 to 10:00 AM
Today's best window (5:00 to 7:00 AM) has passed. Dawn light with the outgoing tide around the 7:11 AM low. Second window 8:00 to 10:00 AM.
- Tidepools & shellingNo daylight low today
No daylight low today.
- Surfing8:00 to 10:00 AM
Mid tide from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. We don't track swell, so check a surf forecast too.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 6:00 to 10:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 6:00 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing8:00 to 9:00 AM
Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 1:33 PM high.
- Tidepools & shellingNo daylight low today
No daylight low today.
- Surfing8:00 to 11:00 AM
Mid tide from 8:00 to 11:00 AM. We don't track swell, so check a surf forecast too.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 7:00 PM.
Next 7 days
November calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayTue 10 | H1:49a11.1 | L7:11a3.7 | H1:03p13.5 | L7:55p−1.0 | 14.4 spring tide |
| WedNov 11 | H2:25a10.9 | L7:46a4.2 | H1:33p13.2 | L8:31p−0.5 | 13.7 spring tide |
| ThuNov 12 | H3:01a10.5 | L8:21a4.6 | H2:04p12.7 | L9:08p0.0 | 12.7 |
| FriNov 13 | H3:40a10.0 | L8:58a5.1 | H2:36p12.1 | L9:48p0.7 | 11.4 |
| SatNov 14 | H4:27a9.5 | L9:40a5.5 | H3:12p11.3 | L10:32p1.3 | 10.0 |
| SunNov 15 | H5:26a9.1 | L10:30a5.8 | H3:54p10.4 | L11:19p1.9 | 8.5 |
| MonNov 16 | H6:34a9.1 | L11:30a6.0 | H4:59p9.5 | 3.5 |
Spring tides Tuesday to Wednesday. Lows drop to −1.0 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 9454240.
Nearby stations
Currents
Valdez Boat Harbor Approach
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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−9
- Station ID
- NOAA 9454240
About the tides at Valdez
Tides here are mixed. On average the two daily highs differ by 2.2 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. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 15.3 ft on November 25, and the lowest is −3.5 ft on July 5.
Prince William Sound 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.
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.