Tides Today & Tomorrow in Drift River Terminal, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Drift River Terminal, AK.
Next low tide : in 2h 26m at 1:01 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:42 am (20.5 ft)
Sunset today : 11:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455741
Common Questions About Tides

Drift River Terminal, AK Tides - Aug 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:3113.68:5415.82:534.52:534.74:459:44Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue9:4012.89:4815.83:534.63:496.34:479:41Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed11:0512.610:5316.05:044.15:017.44:509:39Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:3013.36:192.86:197.54:529:36Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:0216.81:3814.77:270.87:296.64:559:33Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:0718.12:3416.48:23-1.48:294.94:579:31Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:0619.63:2218.09:14-3.69:223.05:009:28New Moon7Sun
8Mon3:0120.94:0719.410:00-5.310:111.25:029:25New Moon8Mon
9Tue3:5221.94:4920.410:45-6.210:58-0.25:059:22New Moon9Tue
10Wed4:4122.25:3120.911:28-6.211:45-1.05:079:20Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:2921.76:1220.912:10-5.25:109:17Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:1720.56:5320.312:32-1.112:53-3.45:129:14Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:0718.77:3519.31:21-0.51:37-0.95:159:11First Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:0216.78:2118.12:130.72:242.05:179:08First Quarter14Sun
15Mon9:0614.79:1216.83:122.03:164.85:209:05First Quarter15Mon
16Tue10:2513.310:1515.74:213.24:207.15:229:03First Quarter16Tue
17Wed11:5913.111:3015.15:443.75:398.45:259:00Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:1913.77:073.37:028.45:278:57Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:4215.32:1614.78:072.38:057.55:308:54Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat1:4016.02:5815.78:521.28:516.35:328:51Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:2616.93:3116.69:280.29:295.05:348:48Full Moon21Sun
22Mon3:0517.74:0117.39:59-0.710:033.75:378:45Full Moon22Mon
23Tue3:4018.44:3017.910:29-1.410:362.65:398:42Full Moon23Tue
24Wed4:1418.94:5718.410:58-1.711:091.85:428:39Full Moon24Wed
25Thu4:4719.05:2418.611:27-1.611:411.45:448:36Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:2018.75:5118.511:56-0.95:478:33Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:5518.06:1818.312:151.412:260.25:498:30Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:3117.06:4717.812:491.612:581.85:528:27Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:1115.77:2017.31:272.21:323.65:548:24Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:0114.48:0116.62:122.92:135.65:578:21Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed9:0913.28:5815.93:083.63:107.45:598:18Third Quarter31Wed
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 3:51 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 8% 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 (8% 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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