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 - Apr 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:4518.57:3216.11:102.71:35-0.27:298:54Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:1217.68:1014.71:394.42:081.17:268:57Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:4116.68:5913.32:116.22:482.57:238:59Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:1915.410:1112.12:498.03:413.97:209:02Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:1614.211:5611.93:479.55:004.87:179:04Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed10:4913.55:2410.26:384.47:149:07Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:2213.012:3314.07:079.17:552.87:119:09Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:1414.71:4915.68:186.58:480.87:089:12Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:5416.62:4717.49:103.49:32-1.07:059:14Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:3018.53:3719.19:540.210:12-2.37:019:17Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:0620.34:2420.410:37-2.710:52-2.96:589:19New Moon11Mon
12Tue4:4221.75:1021.011:19-4.911:32-2.76:559:22New Moon12Tue
13Wed5:1822.55:5620.912:01-6.16:529:24New Moon13Wed
14Thu5:5622.66:4320.112:12-1.712:44-6.26:499:27Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:3521.87:3118.712:54-0.11:29-5.16:469:29Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:1720.48:2516.91:372.12:17-3.26:439:32Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:0318.59:2915.22:264.53:12-0.76:409:35First Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:0016.310:5113.93:246.74:201.76:379:37First Quarter18Mon
19Tue10:1814.54:418.35:463.26:349:40First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:2413.812:0113.76:258.47:183.36:319:42First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:3814.61:2914.17:576.98:232.76:289:45Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:2815.62:2915.08:544.99:082.16:269:47Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:0516.53:1515.99:342.99:431.66:239:50Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:3517.33:5216.610:081.110:131.46:209:52Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:0118.04:2717.210:38-0.310:421.36:179:55Full Moon25Mon
26Tue4:2618.65:0017.611:08-1.411:121.66:149:58Full Moon26Tue
27Wed4:5218.95:3417.711:37-2.111:422.16:1110:00Full Moon27Wed
28Thu5:1819.06:0717.512:08-2.36:0810:03Full Moon28Thu
29Fri5:4518.86:4216.912:132.912:39-1.96:0510:05Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:1318.37:1916.012:444.01:12-1.26:0310:08Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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