Tides Today & Tomorrow in Drift River Terminal, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Drift River Terminal, AK.
Next low tide : in 1h 37m at 6:44 am (4.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:54 pm (11.9 ft)
Sunset today : 11:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455741
Common Questions About Tides

Drift River Terminal, AK Tides - Jan 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:3016.35:407.66:463.69:153:09Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:4114.312:1417.16:347.37:272.09:153:10Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:2715.412:5518.07:206.78:040.59:143:12Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:0816.51:3518.98:015.98:40-0.99:133:13New Moon4Sun
5Mon2:4617.52:1419.78:415.09:15-2.19:123:15New Moon5Mon
6Tue3:2318.32:5320.39:204.39:51-3.09:113:17New Moon6Tue
7Wed3:5918.83:3220.69:593.710:28-3.39:103:19New Moon7Wed
8Thu4:3619.14:1220.410:393.411:06-3.19:093:21Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:1419.14:5419.811:223.311:46-2.49:083:23Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:5418.95:4018.812:073.59:073:25Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:3718.56:3217.412:28-1.112:593.89:053:27First Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:2518.17:3515.91:160.71:584.19:043:29First Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:1917.88:5114.82:102.73:074.09:023:32First Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:2117.710:1814.53:144.54:233.39:013:34First Quarter14Wed
15Thu10:2818.011:4115.14:265.75:391.98:593:36Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:3218.75:405.96:440.18:573:39Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:5016.312:3119.66:465.47:39-1.78:563:41Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:4617.61:2520.47:434.58:27-3.18:543:43Full Moon18Sun
19Mon2:3418.82:1421.08:333.59:10-3.98:523:46Full Moon19Mon
20Tue3:1819.52:5921.29:182.79:51-4.28:503:48Full Moon20Tue
21Wed3:5719.93:4121.010:012.210:29-3.88:483:51Full Moon21Wed
22Thu4:3519.94:2220.410:422.111:06-2.98:463:53Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:1119.55:0119.311:222.511:43-1.48:443:56Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:4618.85:4017.912:033.28:423:59Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:2117.96:2116.212:190.412:464.18:404:01Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:5716.97:0814.612:562.41:325.18:384:04Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:3716.08:0613.21:364.62:265.98:354:06Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:2415.39:2312.32:246.53:326.48:334:09Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu9:2214.910:5512.33:248.14:526.08:314:12Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri10:2815.04:399.06:054.88:284:14Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:1113.211:31 AM15.75:538.86:593.18:264:17Waning Crescent31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9455741)

Common Questions About Drift River Terminal, AK Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Drift River Terminal, AK today?

Slack tide in Drift River Terminal, AK is approximately 9:49 am — 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 Drift River Terminal, AK?

Drift River Terminal, AK is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 Drift River Terminal, 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 Drift River Terminal, AK?

Tide predictions for Drift River Terminal, 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 Drift River Terminal, AK?

Tide data for Drift River Terminal, AK is sourced from NOAA Station #9455741. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9455741.

What is the moon phase in Drift River Terminal, AK tonight?

Tonight the moon over Drift River Terminal, AK is Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). This places Drift River Terminal, 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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