Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cold Bay, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cold Bay, AK.
Next low tide : in 1h 16m at 12:50 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:12 pm (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 10:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9459949
Common Questions About Tides

Cold Bay, AK Tides - Dec 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:516.45:566.412:203.99:535:26Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:576.46:525.612:451.21:423.99:545:25Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:566.58:075.11:381.83:233.69:565:25Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:326.69:274.92:332.34:413.19:575:24Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:076.911:595.03:232.75:452.49:595:23Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:457.24:113.06:231.710:005:23Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:525.311:25 AM7.55:033.26:511.110:015:22Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:255.612:047.85:553.37:160.510:035:22Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:475.812:418.16:393.47:440.010:045:21New Moon9Wed
10Thu2:126.11:178.37:183.48:16-0.310:055:21New Moon10Thu
11Fri2:456.31:548.47:563.48:51-0.610:065:21New Moon11Fri
12Sat3:246.52:328.48:373.59:30-0.710:075:21New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:056.63:158.29:223.510:10-0.610:085:21Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:466.84:018.010:113.510:51-0.410:095:21Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:266.94:497.511:013.511:330.010:105:21Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:097.05:407.011:563.410:115:21Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:587.26:426.312:180.51:033.210:125:21First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:537.47:595.71:111.22:222.710:135:21First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:497.79:205.42:111.83:362.010:135:21First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:418.110:505.43:092.34:481.210:145:22Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:348.44:072.85:580.310:155:22Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:375.811:29 AM8.75:103.16:51-0.410:155:23Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:336.212:209.06:143.27:35-0.910:165:23Full Moon23Wed
24Thu2:206.51:069.17:063.28:16-1.210:165:24Full Moon24Thu
25Fri3:076.71:499.07:533.28:57-1.210:165:25Full Moon25Fri
26Sat3:526.82:328.78:393.29:37-0.910:165:25Full Moon26Sat
27Sun4:296.93:178.39:273.310:15-0.610:175:26Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:006.94:027.710:163.410:51-0.110:175:27Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:306.94:457.111:023.411:260.510:175:28Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:026.85:296.511:493.510:175:29Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:406.76:175.812:011.212:453.510:165:30Third Quarter31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9459949)

Common Questions About Cold Bay, AK Tides

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

Slack tide in Cold Bay, AK is approximately 4:01 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 38% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 is the moon phase in Cold Bay, AK tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cold Bay, AK is First Quarter (38% illuminated). This places Cold Bay, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

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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