Tides Today & Tomorrow in Drift River Terminal, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Drift River Terminal, AK.
Next low tide : in 3h 32m at 1:14 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:53 am (20.2 ft)
Sunset today : 11:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:37 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455741
Common Questions About Tides

Drift River Terminal, AK Tides - Dec 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:4118.24:1119.810:414.811:10-1.89:494:05Full Moon1Tue
2Wed5:1718.04:4519.611:175.211:46-1.59:514:04Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:5517.65:2119.011:545.99:534:03Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:3617.06:0018.112:23-0.812:346.69:554:02Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:2216.36:4617.01:050.11:227.49:574:01Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:1515.97:4315.81:531.22:207.99:594:00Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:1415.88:5714.92:492.43:307.710:013:59Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:1616.210:2314.63:533.34:486.710:023:58Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:1617.211:4615.15:023.96:034.610:043:58Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:1118.56:083.97:061.910:053:57Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:5616.31:0019.97:083.67:59-0.710:073:57Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:5617.71:4721.28:023.28:48-3.010:083:56Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:5018.92:3322.18:532.89:35-4.710:093:56New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:4019.83:1922.69:402.510:20-5.510:103:56New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:2820.34:0522.610:272.511:04-5.410:113:56New Moon15Tue
16Wed5:1420.24:5022.011:132.911:49-4.610:123:56Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:0019.75:3520.811:593.610:133:56Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:4618.96:2119.212:33-3.012:484.610:143:56Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:3517.87:1117.41:19-1.11:395.710:153:56Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:2516.98:0615.52:071.12:376.610:153:57First Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:2016.19:1214.02:583.23:437.110:163:57First Quarter21Mon
22Tue10:1715.710:3013.13:555.04:587.010:163:58First Quarter22Tue
23Wed11:1315.711:5113.14:576.36:126.110:163:59First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:0316.06:017.17:114.710:173:59Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:5813.712:4716.66:587.37:573.210:174:00Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:5114.61:2717.37:477.18:351.710:174:01Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:3615.62:0418.18:296.79:110.310:174:02Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:1516.52:4218.89:096.29:46-0.910:164:04Full Moon28Mon
29Tue3:5317.33:1919.49:485.610:21-1.810:164:05Full Moon29Tue
30Wed4:3017.93:5719.810:265.110:57-2.510:164:06Full Moon30Wed
31Thu5:0618.34:3520.011:044.811:34-2.710:154:08Full 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 4:03 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 11% 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 (11% 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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