Tides Today & Tomorrow in Drift River Terminal, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Drift River Terminal, AK.
Next low tide : in 2h 43m at 2:08 pm (-2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:12 pm (19.2 ft)
Sunset today : 11:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455741
Common Questions About Tides

Drift River Terminal, AK Tides - Jun 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:2621.76:4118.812:29-6.54:5011:22Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:1521.07:3218.212:382.71:18-5.54:4911:24Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:0619.88:2617.41:303.42:09-3.94:4711:25Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:0218.19:2316.72:264.33:04-2.04:4611:27First Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:0416.310:2316.13:295.04:020.04:4511:29First Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:1614.711:2415.94:405.35:041.84:4411:30First Quarter6Tue
7Wed11:3413.75:584.96:073.34:4311:32First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:2116.012:5213.47:113.97:094.34:4211:33Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:1216.21:5913.78:122.58:034.94:4111:34Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:5516.62:5414.39:001.28:505.34:4011:35Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:3317.03:4114.99:400.19:325.54:3911:37Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:0917.34:2215.510:17-0.710:125.54:3911:38Full Moon12Mon
13Tue3:4417.65:0016.010:52-1.410:505.44:3811:39Full Moon13Tue
14Wed4:1917.95:3716.311:26-1.811:275.34:3811:39Full Moon14Wed
15Thu4:5518.06:1416.412:01-1.94:3711:40Full Moon15Thu
16Fri5:3217.96:5116.312:055.312:36-1.84:3711:41Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:0917.67:2916.012:435.41:12-1.44:3711:41Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:4717.08:0715.61:225.71:50-0.84:3711:42Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:2816.28:4815.32:046.02:290.04:3711:42Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:1415.39:3015.22:516.23:121.04:3711:43Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed9:0914.310:1615.33:456.13:592.14:3711:43Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu10:1613.511:0615.84:475.54:523.34:3811:43Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri11:3213.211:5816.55:544.45:534.34:3811:43Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:5013.67:012.66:584.94:3911:43Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:5217.52:0214.68:030.58:025.14:3911:43Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:4518.63:0515.89:00-1.79:014.74:4011:42Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:3919.74:0217.09:53-3.79:574.14:4111:42New Moon27Tue
28Wed3:3320.64:5518.110:43-5.310:493.34:4211:41New Moon28Wed
29Thu4:2621.25:4418.811:32-6.111:402.74:4311:41New Moon29Thu
30Fri5:1821.46:3219.112:20-6.34:4411:40Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 5:10 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (24% illuminated). This places Drift River Terminal, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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