Tides Today & Tomorrow in Drift River Terminal, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Drift River Terminal, AK.
Next low tide : 1:27 pm (-4.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 13m at 6:42 am (20.5 ft)
Sunset today : 11:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (16% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455741
Common Questions About Tides

Drift River Terminal, AK Tides - May 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:5918.17:0815.812:283.912:59-0.75:039:08Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:3516.67:5814.41:085.71:411.25:009:10Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:1615.09:0013.21:537.42:313.04:579:13Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:1113.510:1712.82:528.73:354.54:549:15Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:2912.511:3313.14:119.24:545.14:519:18Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri11:0212.35:438.56:104.84:499:20Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:2913.912:1913.16:546.87:054.04:469:23Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:0915.11:1414.27:414.77:473.14:439:26Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:4216.32:0015.58:192.48:242.24:419:28Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:1417.62:4216.78:550.19:011.64:389:31Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:4518.83:2317.89:31-1.99:371.24:369:33New Moon11Wed
12Thu3:1819.84:0418.510:07-3.610:151.14:339:36New Moon12Thu
13Fri3:5320.54:4618.810:46-4.610:541.54:319:38New Moon13Fri
14Sat4:3020.85:3018.611:26-5.011:352.24:289:41Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:0920.56:1717.912:09-4.64:269:43Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:5219.87:0817.012:193.312:56-3.64:239:45Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:4218.58:0816.11:094.51:49-2.14:219:48Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:4116.99:1515.52:085.72:50-0.44:199:50First Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:5415.510:2815.53:206.34:000.94:169:53First Quarter19Thu
20Fri10:2114.711:3616.14:436.05:141.64:149:55First Quarter20Fri
21Sat11:4614.86:064.46:231.84:129:57Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:3217.112:5715.67:132.37:211.74:1010:00Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:2018.11:5516.48:060.18:101.64:0810:02Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:0219.02:4517.28:51-1.88:541.64:0610:04Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:4019.53:3017.79:32-3.09:341.94:0410:06Full Moon25Wed
26Thu3:1619.84:1217.910:10-3.710:132.34:0210:08Full Moon26Thu
27Fri3:5119.74:5217.910:47-3.710:512.94:0010:11Full Moon27Fri
28Sat4:2619.35:3117.511:23-3.211:293.73:5810:13Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:0018.66:1116.812:00-2.33:5610:15Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:3617.76:5215.912:074.712:37-1.13:5410:17Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:1316.57:3615.012:485.81:170.33:5310:19Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 10:04 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 16% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (16% illuminated). This places Drift River Terminal, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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