Tides Today & Tomorrow in Drift River Terminal, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Drift River Terminal, AK.
Next low tide : 1:27 pm (-4.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 38m at 6:42 am (20.5 ft)
Sunset today : 11:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (16% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455741
Common Questions About Tides

Drift River Terminal, AK Tides - Mar 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:1716.52:4718.09:145.29:42-1.38:056:35New Moon1Wed
2Thu3:4517.83:2719.39:503.010:14-2.78:026:38New Moon2Thu
3Fri4:1319.14:0520.210:250.910:45-3.47:596:40New Moon3Fri
4Sat4:4220.14:4320.611:01-0.811:18-3.37:566:43New Moon4Sat
5Sun5:1220.85:2320.411:38-1.911:52-2.47:536:46Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:4321.16:0419.512:17-2.37:506:48Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:1520.86:4918.112:28-0.812:59-1.97:476:51Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:5120.07:4016.21:061.41:46-0.87:446:53First Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:3318.88:4614.31:494.02:420.87:416:56First Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:2717.210:1813.12:436.73:542.37:386:58First Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:4515.93:598.75:302.97:357:01First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:0913.412:2815.56:439.28:042.08:328:03Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:2814.81:5716.48:197.79:090.38:298:06Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:2016.43:0117.79:225.39:56-1.28:268:08Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:0017.93:5118.910:092.910:35-2.28:228:11Full Moon15Wed
16Thu4:3519.04:3319.710:490.811:09-2.78:198:13Full Moon16Thu
17Fri5:0619.95:1220.011:26-0.811:41-2.58:168:16Full Moon17Fri
18Sat5:3520.35:4819.812:00-1.78:138:19Full Moon18Sat
19Sun6:0220.36:2219.212:12-1.712:34-1.98:108:21Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:2819.96:5718.112:42-0.41:06-1.58:078:24Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:5419.17:3116.81:121.31:39-0.58:048:26Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:1918.18:0915.21:423.32:131.08:018:29Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:4716.98:5313.62:145.52:502.77:588:31Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:2015.59:5612.02:487.63:374.47:558:34Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat9:0414.111:4411.33:349.54:495.87:528:36Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun10:2413.04:5710.86:396.07:488:39Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:3612.012:1813.06:5710.68:084.67:458:41Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:2913.41:4214.18:208.78:562.77:428:44Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:0414.92:3715.89:086.29:320.97:398:46Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:3416.63:2317.49:473.510:06-0.77:368:49Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:0318.24:0518.910:230.810:40-1.97:338:51New Moon31Fri
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 10:04 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 16% 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 (16% 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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