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 1h 19m 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 - Feb 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:1617.53:4219.310:104.910:40-2.59:235:20New Moon1Wed
2Thu4:4718.44:2019.910:463.511:12-3.19:205:23New Moon2Thu
3Fri5:1719.04:5820.111:232.411:44-3.29:185:26Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:4719.45:3619.812:001.79:155:28Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:1819.66:1719.012:18-2.612:391.39:135:31Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:5119.57:0117.712:53-1.21:221.39:105:34Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:2619.17:5316.01:310.82:101.79:085:37First Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:0818.58:5714.42:133.23:072.39:055:39First Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:5917.710:2513.23:055.74:182.99:025:42First Quarter9Thu
10Fri10:0717.04:147.95:452.79:005:45Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:1013.411:31 AM16.85:448.97:111.58:575:47Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:3414.712:5417.67:138.38:17-0.38:545:50Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:3316.32:0118.88:226.59:09-2.18:515:53Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:1917.92:5620.09:164.49:53-3.58:495:55Full Moon14Tue
15Wed3:5919.13:4320.810:022.510:32-4.28:465:58Full Moon15Wed
16Thu4:3520.04:2621.010:431.011:08-4.28:436:01Full Moon16Thu
17Fri5:0920.45:0620.711:220.111:42-3.48:406:04Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:4020.45:4319.812:00-0.28:376:06Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:1019.96:2018.512:15-2.012:370.28:346:09Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:3919.16:5816.812:470.01:141.18:326:12Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:0718.17:3915.01:192.31:532.48:296:14Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:3716.88:2813.31:514.82:363.98:266:17Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:1115.69:3711.82:287.23:305.48:236:19Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:5914.411:3411.33:169.44:516.38:206:22Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat10:1713.64:4010.96:435.88:176:25Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:2112.211:57 AM13.86:3210.87:544.28:146:27Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:1213.61:1215.07:489.48:372.38:116:30Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:4715.02:0416.58:367.49:110.48:086:33Waning Crescent28Tue
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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