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 1h 41m 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 - May 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:5119.35:3417.911:37-2.611:431.96:0010:10New Moon1Tue
2Wed5:1919.56:1017.812:10-3.05:5810:12New Moon2Wed
3Thu5:5019.46:4817.312:162.712:45-2.95:5510:15Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:2319.07:3016.412:523.71:23-2.35:5210:17Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:0018.28:1915.41:304.92:06-1.35:4910:20Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:4417.19:1914.52:166.22:580.05:4710:22First Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:4115.910:3214.13:137.34:011.25:4410:25First Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:5814.811:4814.54:297.85:151.95:4110:27First Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:3014.45:577.16:321.85:3910:30First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:5415.612:5515.17:185.07:391.25:3610:32Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:4717.12:0416.38:222.28:350.55:3410:35Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:3218.73:0217.59:14-0.69:230.05:3110:37Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:1420.03:5418.610:00-3.110:08-0.15:2910:40Full Moon13Sun
14Mon3:5421.04:4219.210:44-4.810:510.25:2610:42Full Moon14Mon
15Tue4:3321.45:2919.311:26-5.611:330.85:2410:45Full Moon15Tue
16Wed5:1221.36:1318.912:08-5.55:2110:47Full Moon16Wed
17Thu5:5120.66:5818.112:151.812:49-4.65:1910:50Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:3119.47:4417.012:573.21:32-3.05:1710:52Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:1217.98:3415.71:414.72:16-1.05:1510:54Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:5616.29:2914.62:296.13:051.05:1210:57Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:4914.510:3313.93:257.44:022.85:1010:59Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:5613.111:4013.74:348.15:074.15:0811:01Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed11:1712.45:567.96:164.75:0611:04Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:3914.112:3812.47:136.77:184.85:0411:06Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:2514.81:4213.18:094.98:074.65:0211:08Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:0215.62:3314.08:513.18:484.35:0011:10Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:3516.63:1715.09:281.29:263.94:5811:12Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:0817.53:5816.010:03-0.510:033.74:5711:14New Moon28Mon
29Tue3:4018.44:3816.810:38-2.010:403.54:5511:16New Moon29Tue
30Wed4:1419.15:1817.311:14-3.111:183.54:5311:18New Moon30Wed
31Thu4:5019.55:5917.511:51-3.811:573.74:5211:20New Moon31Thu
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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