Tides Today & Tomorrow in Valdez, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Valdez, AK.
Next low tide : 1:52 pm (6.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 47m at 9:47 am (7.6 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 - Aug 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:078.87:1011.812:311.612:203.43:178:25First Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:268.98:1311.91:531.41:394.03:198:23Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:359.39:1112.13:060.82:564.03:228:20Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:329.910:0312.34:020.13:573.63:258:17Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:1910.410:5012.54:47-0.54:453.13:278:15Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:5810.911:3112.65:27-0.95:272.63:308:12Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:3211.26:02-1.06:052.23:328:09Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:0812.61:0211.46:36-1.06:421.93:358:06Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:4312.41:3111.57:09-0.87:181.83:378:03Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:1612.11:5811.57:40-0.37:541.83:408:01Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:4811.62:2611.48:120.38:312.03:427:58Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:2110.92:5511.28:431.19:102.23:457:55Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:5710.13:2811.09:161.99:532.53:487:52Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:419.24:0910.79:512.910:432.83:507:49Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:458.45:0410.510:333.711:433.03:537:46Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:177.96:1410.511:264.53:557:43Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:448.17:2410.912:592.812:404.93:587:40Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:528.78:2611.52:192.12:084.84:007:37Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:479.59:2212.43:210.93:184.04:037:34Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:3510.510:1413.24:10-0.24:132.94:067:31Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:1811.511:0413.94:54-1.35:011.74:087:28New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:5912.411:5314.35:36-2.05:470.64:117:25New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:3813.26:17-2.36:33-0.24:137:22New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:4014.31:1713.76:58-2.27:20-0.64:167:19Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:2713.81:5713.87:40-1.68:08-0.74:187:16Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:1513.02:3913.68:23-0.78:58-0.44:217:13Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:0711.83:2413.19:080.69:520.24:237:10First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:0910.54:1912.39:562.010:521.04:267:06First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:279.55:2711.610:513.34:287:03First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:549.16:4411.212:021.611:59 AM4.34:317:00First Quarter30Wed
31Thu8:149.27:5711.11:251.91:254.84:336:57Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 11:49 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 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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