Tides Today & Tomorrow in Drift River Terminal, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Drift River Terminal, AK.
Next low tide : in 22m at 12:45 pm (-5.8 ft)
Next high tide : 6:52 pm (19.9 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 - Apr 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:0718.84:2018.610:34-0.610:44-0.36:307:54New Moon1Sun
2Mon4:3119.34:5218.611:04-1.411:120.26:277:56New Moon2Mon
3Tue4:5619.45:2518.211:34-1.711:421.26:247:59Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:2219.36:0017.412:06-1.56:218:01Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:4918.86:3716.312:122.612:40-0.86:178:04Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:1918.17:2214.912:454.31:190.36:148:06Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:5617.08:2013.61:236.02:081.66:118:09First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:4515.89:4312.82:137.73:132.86:088:11First Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:0114.811:2113.13:289.04:393.26:058:14First Quarter9Mon
10Tue10:4214.55:088.96:072.46:028:16First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:3514.612:1315.66:386.97:160.75:598:19Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:2716.41:2217.27:434.08:08-1.05:568:21Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:1018.32:1818.98:340.88:54-2.35:538:24Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:4920.13:0820.19:19-2.19:36-2.95:508:26Full Moon14Sat
15Sun3:2721.43:5520.810:03-4.310:16-2.85:478:29Full Moon15Sun
16Mon4:0422.14:4020.910:45-5.610:56-2.05:448:31Full Moon16Mon
17Tue4:4122.25:2520.211:26-5.711:36-0.55:418:34Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:1821.66:1019.012:08-4.85:388:36Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:5520.36:5717.312:161.512:51-3.15:358:39Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:3418.57:5015.512:593.81:38-0.85:328:42Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:1816.58:5514.01:476.12:311.75:298:44Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:1314.510:1913.12:468.03:403.75:268:47Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:3313.111:4713.24:069.15:094.75:238:49Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue11:1512.75:518.86:354.55:208:52Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:5014.012:3613.37:107.27:303.75:178:54Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:3115.01:2914.37:575.28:082.95:158:57Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:0316.02:1115.48:323.28:402.25:128:59Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:3017.02:4816.39:041.39:101.75:099:02Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:5617.94:2317.110:34-0.410:401.56:0610:05New Moon29Sun
30Mon4:2318.74:5817.711:06-1.711:111.56:0310:07New Moon30Mon
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 3:48 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 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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