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 2h 04m 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 - Jan 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:306.77:185.212:461.82:033.410:165:31Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:196.88:334.81:342.43:173.010:165:33Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:056.99:514.62:272.94:232.510:165:34Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon9:507.13:183.35:351.910:155:35Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:424.910:37 AM7.44:103.66:201.210:155:37Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:205.311:26 AM7.75:083.76:530.610:145:38Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:445.612:128.16:063.77:240.010:145:39Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:026.012:548.46:543.67:58-0.510:135:41New Moon8Fri
9Sat2:316.31:358.67:373.48:34-0.810:125:42New Moon9Sat
10Sun3:076.62:178.68:213.29:13-0.910:125:44New Moon10Sun
11Mon3:466.93:028.59:083.19:53-0.910:115:46Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:267.23:518.29:582.910:34-0.610:105:47Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:057.44:417.810:502.711:15-0.210:095:49Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:457.65:337.111:432.511:570.510:085:51Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:297.76:306.312:442.410:075:52First Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:207.87:435.612:451.32:002.110:065:54First Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:167.99:075.21:412.13:161.610:055:56First Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:138.011:235.12:422.74:331.110:035:58Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:098.13:433.25:530.510:026:00Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:535.611:09 AM8.24:503.56:49-0.110:016:02Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:416.012:078.46:033.57:32-0.59:596:04Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:246.412:558.57:013.48:10-0.79:586:06Full Moon22Fri
23Sat3:046.61:388.47:463.28:45-0.79:576:08Full Moon23Sat
24Sun3:396.72:198.28:293.09:19-0.59:556:10Full Moon24Sun
25Mon4:066.83:017.99:132.99:53-0.29:546:12Full Moon25Mon
26Tue4:296.93:447.59:562.910:240.29:526:14Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:536.94:267.110:382.810:560.79:506:16Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:227.05:076.511:192.811:281.39:496:18Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:546.95:495.912:032.89:476:20Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:306.96:395.312:021.912:572.89:456:22Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun7:146.87:454.812:412.52:032.69:436:24Third Quarter31Sun
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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