Tides Today & Tomorrow in Valdez, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Valdez, AK.
Next low tide : in 3h 12m at 1:52 pm (6.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:47 pm (10.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9454240
Common Questions About Tides

Valdez, AK Tides - Jan 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:1611.31:3912.27:533.38:21-0.38:582:39Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:4911.12:1211.48:323.58:550.48:582:40Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:2410.92:4910.59:143.79:301.28:572:42Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:0410.63:339.610:003.910:072.08:562:44First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:5010.54:358.710:534.010:482.98:552:45First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:4410.56:038.111:553.911:373.78:542:47First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:4010.87:308.01:093.58:532:49First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:3411.38:428.412:404.32:252.68:522:51Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:2611.99:439.11:574.63:241.38:512:53Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:1512.710:3510.03:064.34:120.08:502:55Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:0313.511:2310.84:013.74:55-1.38:482:58Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:5114.24:513.05:37-2.38:473:00Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:0711.611:38 AM14.75:382.36:19-2.98:453:02Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:5012.312:2514.86:241.77:02-3.28:443:04Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:3112.71:1114.57:121.37:44-2.98:423:07Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:1213.01:5813.78:011.18:27-2.28:403:09Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:5612.92:4812.68:521.29:12-1.28:393:12Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:4312.73:4611.29:471.49:590.28:373:14Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:3712.44:589.910:471.810:491.68:353:17Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:3712.16:239.011:562.111:463.08:333:19Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:4211.97:488.71:172.08:313:22Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:4611.99:059.012:574.02:381.58:293:24Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:4512.010:099.52:194.43:410.78:273:27Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:3812.311:0110.13:284.24:290.08:253:30Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:2512.511:4410.64:213.85:09-0.58:223:32Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:0712.75:053.45:45-0.98:203:35New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:1911.011:45 AM12.85:442.96:19-1.18:183:38New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:5011.312:2012.76:212.66:51-1.18:153:41New Moon28Sat
29Sun1:1811.512:5212.56:562.37:23-0.98:133:43New Moon29Sun
30Mon1:4611.61:2312.17:312.27:53-0.48:113:46Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue2:1311.51:5411.58:072.28:240.28:083:49Waxing Crescent31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9454240)

Common Questions About Valdez, AK Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Valdez, AK today?

Slack tide in Valdez, AK is approximately 5:19 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 Valdez, AK?

Valdez, AK is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 Valdez, 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 Valdez, AK?

Tide predictions for Valdez, 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 Valdez, AK?

Tide data for Valdez, AK is sourced from NOAA Station #9454240. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9454240.

What is the moon phase in Valdez, AK tonight?

Tonight the moon over Valdez, AK is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Valdez, 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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