Tides Today & Tomorrow in Drift River Terminal, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Drift River Terminal, AK.
Next low tide : in 4h 53m at 1:01 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:42 am (20.5 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 - Nov 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:5616.73:1318.59:212.59:501.49:356:08Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:3617.43:4119.19:542.410:220.09:386:06New Moon2Wed
3Thu4:1218.04:0719.610:242.510:52-1.09:406:03New Moon3Thu
4Fri4:4618.44:3219.910:542.811:22-1.59:436:00New Moon4Fri
5Sat5:1918.54:5919.911:253.411:52-1.69:455:58New Moon5Sat
6Sun4:5218.34:2619.610:564.211:23-1.28:484:55Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:2717.74:5519.111:285.211:55-0.48:514:53Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:0416.95:2618.312:026.48:534:50Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:4515.85:5917.212:300.812:387.88:564:48Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:3414.76:4016.01:112.11:229.08:594:45First Quarter10Thu
11Fri8:3613.97:3714.72:003.42:229.99:014:43First Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:5113.89:0113.83:044.43:4410.19:044:41First Quarter12Sat
13Sun11:0214.610:3613.94:204.85:138.89:064:38First Quarter13Sun
14Mon11:5615.911:5714.95:344.46:256.49:094:36Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:4017.66:353.57:193.49:124:34Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:0016.51:2019.47:262.68:060.29:144:32Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:5418.01:5921.08:121.88:50-2.69:174:30Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:4419.42:3922.48:571.49:34-4.89:194:27Full Moon18Fri
19Sat3:3320.33:2023.29:411.410:17-6.09:224:25Full Moon19Sat
20Sun4:2120.74:0323.310:251.811:02-6.29:244:23Full Moon20Sun
21Mon5:0920.44:4722.711:102.611:48-5.39:274:21Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:5819.75:3321.511:583.89:294:20Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:5118.56:2319.812:37-3.612:495.29:314:18Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:4917.37:2117.71:29-1.41:476.79:344:16Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:5416.38:3015.82:280.92:577.79:364:14Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat10:0415.99:5414.53:352.84:217.89:384:13Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun11:1216.011:2214.14:474.25:496.89:414:11Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:0816.55:574.96:565.29:434:10Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:3414.512:5217.16:535.17:453.49:454:08Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:3015.21:2717.77:395.38:241.99:474:07Waning Crescent30Wed
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 3:51 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 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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