Tides Today & Tomorrow in Drift River Terminal, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Drift River Terminal, AK.
Next low tide : in 2h 42m at 2:08 pm (-2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:12 pm (19.2 ft)
Sunset today : 11:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455741
Common Questions About Tides

Drift River Terminal, AK Tides - Feb 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:3720.95:3920.111:560.48:254:19Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:1820.06:2918.012:16-2.312:461.28:224:21Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:0118.97:2415.91:000.41:402.48:204:24Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:4617.68:3114.01:463.32:413.78:174:27Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:3916.49:5712.92:395.93:544.58:154:29Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:4315.511:3313.03:458.05:214.58:124:32Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:5615.25:089.16:363.78:104:35Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:4713.812:0315.66:258.97:282.58:074:37Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:3714.912:5616.47:228.08:091.38:044:40Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:1515.91:3917.38:056.78:420.18:024:43Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:4816.92:1718.28:425.49:13-0.97:594:46New Moon11Fri
12Sat3:1717.62:5218.99:174.19:43-1.67:564:48New Moon12Sat
13Sun3:4618.33:2619.39:503.110:12-2.07:544:51New Moon13Sun
14Mon4:1418.74:0019.310:232.310:42-1.97:514:54New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:4118.84:3318.910:561.911:12-1.27:484:56Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:0918.85:0818.211:311.811:43-0.17:454:59Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:3718.55:4617.112:082.07:425:02Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:0818.16:3015.712:161.512:492.57:405:04First Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:4417.67:2514.312:533.51:383.17:375:07First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:3016.98:4113.21:385.52:413.67:345:10First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:3216.410:2013.02:407.44:023.67:315:12First Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:5316.311:5214.14:068.55:292.47:285:15Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:1717.15:378.16:410.47:255:18Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:5715.812:2918.56:506.37:38-1.97:225:20Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:4817.71:2820.17:483.98:26-3.97:195:23Full Moon25Fri
26Sat2:3219.42:2021.58:381.59:09-5.27:165:26Full Moon26Sat
27Sun3:1220.73:0822.29:24-0.59:50-5.67:135:28Full Moon27Sun
28Mon3:5021.53:5322.210:07-1.810:30-5.17:105:31Full Moon28Mon
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 5:10 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 Drift River Terminal, AK?

Drift River Terminal, AK is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% 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 Crescent (24% 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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