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 2h 42m 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 - Feb 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:0614.512:2616.86:527.87:421.38:244:20Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:4915.81:1418.17:406.48:20-0.68:214:23Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:2717.21:5819.38:234.88:57-2.38:194:25New Moon3Tue
4Wed3:0318.42:4020.49:043.29:33-3.68:164:28New Moon4Wed
5Thu3:3819.53:2121.19:441.810:10-4.38:144:31New Moon5Thu
6Fri4:1320.24:0321.310:240.810:47-4.38:114:33Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:4920.54:4520.811:060.211:26-3.48:084:36Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:2620.55:3019.711:500.28:064:39Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:0620.16:2018.112:07-1.812:380.78:034:42Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:4919.37:1916.312:520.41:331.58:004:44First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:4018.38:3114.71:422.92:372.47:584:47First Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:4217.410:0214.02:435.23:542.87:554:50First Quarter12Thu
13Fri9:5716.911:3414.43:596.95:192.37:524:52Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:1617.25:257.36:341.07:494:55Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:4615.712:2518.06:406.47:32-0.57:474:58Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:4017.01:2118.97:394.98:19-1.87:445:00Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:2418.22:0919.78:273.48:59-2.77:415:03Full Moon17Tue
18Wed3:0219.12:5120.29:082.09:35-3.17:385:06Full Moon18Wed
19Thu3:3719.63:3020.39:471.110:09-3.07:355:08Full Moon19Thu
20Fri4:0819.84:0620.010:230.610:41-2.47:325:11Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:3819.64:4119.210:580.611:13-1.27:305:14Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:0719.25:1518.111:331.111:450.47:275:16Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:3618.45:5216.812:091.97:245:19Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:0617.56:3115.212:172.312:473.17:215:22Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:3816.57:1913.712:514.41:304.37:185:24Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:1715.48:2512.41:316.42:245.47:155:27Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:0914.610:0011.82:238.33:386.07:125:29Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat9:2314.111:3512.53:419.55:095.57:095:32Third Quarter28Sat
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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