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 6h 38m 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 - Sep 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:209.79:0011.42:451.62:504.54:366:54Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:1210.29:5311.73:431.03:493.74:386:51Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:5310.810:3812.04:270.54:342.94:416:48Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:2811.211:1712.25:040.25:122.24:436:45Full Moon4Mon
5Tue11:5811.611:5312.35:370.05:471.64:466:41Full Moon5Tue
6Wed12:2511.96:090.06:201.24:486:38Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:2612.312:5212.16:390.26:531.04:516:35Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:5712.11:1712.27:080.67:270.94:536:32Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:2811.71:4212.27:381.28:011.04:566:29Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:0011.12:0812.08:081.98:371.34:586:26Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:3410.42:3711.68:402.79:181.75:016:22Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:149.63:1211.29:163.510:052.15:036:19Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:128.84:0110.79:594.311:012.55:066:16Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:438.45:1810.410:565.05:086:13Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:168.56:4910.612:122.612:135.35:116:10Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:259.28:0311.21:342.21:454.95:136:06Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:1810.29:0512.12:451.33:003.75:166:03Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:0311.310:0012.93:400.33:572.25:186:00Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:4512.510:5113.64:26-0.64:450.85:215:57New Moon19Tue
20Wed11:2613.511:4114.05:09-1.25:31-0.55:235:54New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:0614.25:51-1.46:16-1.45:265:51New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:2914.012:4514.66:33-1.17:02-1.95:285:47Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:1613.71:2514.67:15-0.57:48-1.85:315:44Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:0412.92:0514.27:580.58:37-1.25:335:41Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:5511.92:4913.38:441.79:28-0.35:365:38Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:5510.83:4012.39:333.010:250.75:385:35First Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:119.94:4911.210:304.111:301.75:415:32First Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:359.56:1510.511:405.05:435:28First Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:519.67:3610.312:482.31:105.15:465:25Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:5210.18:4210.62:102.32:374.65:485:22Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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