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 3h 20m 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 - Mar 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:086.68:214.612:453.22:111.98:387:27Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:076.59:374.61:473.63:161.78:357:29Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu9:096.62:553.84:201.38:337:31Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:314.910:11 AM6.84:003.75:270.98:307:33Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:375.411:15 AM7.15:123.46:220.38:287:35Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:556.012:157.66:172.87:05-0.18:257:37Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:256.71:068.07:082.17:44-0.48:237:39New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:597.21:558.27:541.38:24-0.48:207:41New Moon8Tue
9Wed2:377.72:458.18:410.79:05-0.28:187:43New Moon9Wed
10Thu3:178.13:377.99:310.29:470.28:157:45Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:598.34:297.410:21-0.110:300.88:137:47Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:428.35:216.811:11-0.111:131.58:107:49Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:258.27:156.11:040.19:088:51Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:117.88:245.412:582.22:060.49:058:53First Quarter14Mon
15Tue8:067.310:275.11:522.93:240.79:038:55First Quarter15Tue
16Wed9:136.83:053.44:440.99:008:57First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:235.310:25 AM6.54:263.66:090.88:578:59Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:255.711:44 AM6.46:083.47:180.78:559:01Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:076.11:096.57:322.98:010.68:529:03Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:396.41:576.78:122.48:320.68:509:05Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:026.62:316.88:421.98:570.78:479:07Full Moon21Mon
22Tue3:136.73:036.89:101.59:210.98:459:09Full Moon22Tue
23Wed3:286.93:376.89:391.29:481.18:429:11Full Moon23Wed
24Thu3:537.04:146.610:110.910:181.48:399:13Full Moon24Thu
25Fri4:237.14:546.410:460.710:501.78:379:15Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:557.15:336.211:220.711:232.18:349:17Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:297.06:135.911:590.711:572.58:329:19Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:026.96:555.512:390.88:299:21Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:386.77:465.112:322.91:251.08:279:23Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:206.48:524.91:153.32:231.18:249:25Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu8:196.210:044.92:173.73:291.28:229:27Third 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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