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 42m 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 - Feb 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:066.89:004.51:303.13:122.49:426:26Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue9:006.92:303.54:121.99:406:28Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:304.69:48 AM7.13:243.85:241.49:386:30Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu1:065.010:48 AM7.44:303.96:180.89:366:32Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:245.511:42 AM7.75:363.77:000.19:346:34Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:365.912:368.16:363.47:36-0.49:326:37Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:006.41:188.47:242.98:12-0.79:306:39New Moon7Sun
8Mon2:366.92:068.68:062.58:48-0.99:286:41New Moon8Mon
9Tue3:127.32:548.58:542.19:30-0.79:266:43New Moon9Tue
10Wed3:547.63:428.29:481.710:12-0.49:246:45Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:367.94:367.710:361.410:540.29:226:47Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:128.15:247.011:301.211:360.99:206:49Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:548.16:246.212:241.29:186:51First Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:427.97:305.512:181.71:361.29:156:54First Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:427.79:065.01:122.52:541.19:136:56First Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:427.511:425.12:183.24:120.99:116:58First Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:487.43:243.65:420.69:097:00Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:485.610:54 AM7.44:423.76:420.29:067:02Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:306.012:007.56:123.57:240.09:047:04Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:066.312:547.67:063.17:54-0.19:027:06Full Moon20Sat
21Sun2:426.51:307.67:482.78:240.08:597:08Full Moon21Sun
22Mon3:066.72:127.68:242.48:540.18:577:10Full Moon22Mon
23Tue3:186.82:487.49:002.29:240.48:557:13Full Moon23Tue
24Wed3:426.93:307.19:362.09:540.78:527:15Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:067.04:066.810:121.810:241.18:507:17Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:367.14:486.410:481.710:541.68:487:19Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:127.05:306.011:301.711:242.18:457:21Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:426.96:125.412:121.88:437:23Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:186.87:064.912:002.61:061.98:407:25Third Quarter29Mon
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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