Tides Today & Tomorrow in Drift River Terminal, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Drift River Terminal, AK.
Next low tide : in 1h 27m at 6:18 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 12:16 pm (12.9 ft)
Sunset today : 11:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:56 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455741
Common Questions About Tides

Drift River Terminal, AK Tides - Apr 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:5817.73:1317.79:270.79:380.76:307:54New Moon1Wed
2Thu3:2518.73:4818.49:59-1.010:090.46:277:56New Moon2Thu
3Fri3:5319.54:2418.710:32-2.210:400.56:237:59New Moon3Fri
4Sat4:2220.05:0018.711:05-2.811:131.16:208:01New Moon4Sat
5Sun5:5220.26:3718.212:40-3.07:179:04Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:2419.97:1817.312:482.01:18-2.57:149:06Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:0119.28:0416.11:253.32:00-1.57:119:09Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:4318.29:0114.92:084.72:50-0.17:089:11First Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:3616.810:1314.03:016.23:521.37:059:14First Quarter9Thu
10Fri9:4815.611:3614.14:117.35:082.27:029:16First Quarter10Fri
11Sat11:2014.95:397.26:302.26:599:19First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:5215.112:5015.47:085.77:421.56:569:21Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:5116.62:0216.68:183.18:390.56:539:24Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:3818.23:0017.99:120.39:27-0.36:509:26Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:2019.73:5119.09:59-2.110:11-0.76:479:29Full Moon15Wed
16Thu4:0020.74:3819.610:42-3.910:52-0.76:449:32Full Moon16Thu
17Fri4:3821.35:2119.811:23-4.811:32-0.26:419:34Full Moon17Fri
18Sat5:1521.36:0419.412:03-4.96:389:37Full Moon18Sat
19Sun5:5120.86:4518.512:110.812:42-4.16:359:39Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:2719.77:2717.312:492.11:22-2.66:329:42Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:0418.48:1215.91:293.72:03-0.76:299:44Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:4316.79:0314.52:125.32:481.36:269:47Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:2915.110:0413.43:016.93:403.16:239:49Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:2813.611:1613.04:028.14:444.66:209:52Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat10:4712.65:208.46:005.26:179:54Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:2713.312:1512.56:477.77:105.16:149:57Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:2114.11:2713.27:546.08:044.66:1210:00Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:0115.12:2114.38:414.08:463.96:0910:02Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:3516.33:0515.49:191.99:233.36:0610:05Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:0817.43:4716.59:55-0.19:592.76:0310:07Waning Crescent30Thu
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 9:17 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 Waning Crescent (28% 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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