Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cold Bay, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cold Bay, AK.
Next low tide : in 6h 19m at 10:01 am (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:35 pm (6.7 ft)
Sunset today : 10:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:22 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9459949
Common Questions About Tides

Cold Bay, AK Tides - Aug 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:396.75:436.511:15-0.411:352.06:5910:54Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:256.46:136.811:470.17:0110:52Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:115.86:457.012:191.612:190.77:0310:50Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:015.27:217.21:081.212:531.47:0510:48Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:054.68:077.32:080.91:332.27:0710:46Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:274.19:047.43:190.52:282.97:0810:44Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri11:044.010:057.54:290.13:373.47:1010:42Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:504.55:44-0.44:473.77:1210:40Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:295.07:01-1.06:063.67:1410:37Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:187.93:015.57:57-1.47:243.27:1610:35Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:238.13:326.08:42-1.78:232.67:1810:33New Moon11Tue
12Wed2:188.24:046.49:22-1.79:152.07:2010:31New Moon12Wed
13Thu3:098.04:356.710:01-1.310:071.67:2210:29New Moon13Thu
14Fri4:007.65:057.010:39-0.810:581.27:2310:26Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:517.05:357.211:14-0.111:451.07:2510:24Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:396.46:067.211:470.67:2710:22Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:255.66:377.112:300.912:181.57:2910:20Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:124.97:126.81:181.012:502.37:3110:17First Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:144.27:536.62:171.21:263.07:3310:15First Quarter19Wed
20Thu11:363.98:476.33:331.22:143.67:3510:12First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:144.34:501.23:244.07:3710:10First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:014.76:210.94:334.17:3810:08Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:355.07:220.65:504.17:4010:05Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:015.37:570.27:113.77:4210:03Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:546.73:205.58:22-0.17:563.27:4410:00Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:416.93:255.88:45-0.28:332.77:469:58Full Moon26Wed
27Thu2:227.13:346.29:10-0.39:092.17:489:55Full Moon27Thu
28Fri3:027.23:566.69:38-0.29:481.67:509:53Full Moon28Fri
29Sat3:447.04:247.010:080.110:291.17:529:51Full Moon29Sat
30Sun4:296.84:557.310:400.511:120.67:549:48Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:166.45:287.511:141.111:570.37:559:45Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9459949)

Common Questions About Cold Bay, AK Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Cold Bay, AK?

The lowest tide this week in Cold Bay, AK is -1.3 ft on Thursday, Aug 13 at 10:01 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Cold Bay, AK?

The highest tide this week in Cold Bay, AK is 7.6 ft on Friday, Aug 14 at 4:00 am — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cold Bay, AK today?

Slack tide in Cold Bay, AK is approximately 1:18 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Cold Bay, AK?

Cold Bay, AK is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Cold Bay, AK tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Cold Bay, AK?

Tide predictions for Cold Bay, AK come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Cold Bay, AK?

Tide data for Cold Bay, AK is sourced from NOAA Station #9459949. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9459949.

What time is high tide in Cold Bay, AK today?

High tides in Cold Bay, AK today: 3:09 am (8.0 ft), 4:35 pm (6.7 ft). The 3:09 am high of 8.0 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Cold Bay, AK today?

Low tides in Cold Bay, AK today: 10:01 am (-1.3 ft), 10:07 pm (1.6 ft). The 10:01 am low of -1.3 ft is a minus tide — water below the MLLW reference datum, which can expose tidepools, mudflats, and shellfish beds not normally accessible.

What is the tidal range in Cold Bay, AK today?

Today's tidal range in Cold Bay, AK is 9.3 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 6.9 ft, so today's swing is above-average.

What is the moon phase in Cold Bay, AK tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cold Bay, AK is New Moon (2% illuminated). This places Cold Bay, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does Cold Bay, AK have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Cold Bay, AK has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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