Tides Today & Tomorrow in Valdez, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Valdez, AK.
Next low tide : 11:22 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 46m at 5:26 pm (11.9 ft)
Sunset today : 10:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:45 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9454240
Common Questions About Tides

Valdez, AK Tides - Oct 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:1712.112:3512.56:250.76:470.56:526:18New Moon1Sun
2Mon12:5412.41:0413.06:560.77:21-0.16:546:14New Moon2Mon
3Tue1:3012.41:3313.47:290.97:57-0.56:576:11New Moon3Tue
4Wed2:0712.32:0313.58:031.38:35-0.66:596:08Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:4611.92:3613.48:401.89:17-0.47:026:05Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:2811.33:1213.19:202.610:040.07:046:02Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:2010.53:5612.410:063.410:570.57:075:59First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:319.84:5611.611:024.211:591.17:095:56First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:599.66:2710.912:114.77:125:53First Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:1810.08:0210.91:121.51:354.77:145:49First Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:2210.89:1811.32:311.53:043.87:175:46Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:1411.810:2111.93:421.14:142.57:205:43Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:5912.711:1612.44:370.65:071.07:225:40Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:4113.45:240.35:53-0.27:255:37Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:0612.712:1913.96:060.26:35-1.07:275:34Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:5312.912:5614.26:460.57:16-1.57:305:31Full Moon16Mon
17Tue1:3612.71:3014.17:241.07:56-1.57:335:28Full Moon17Tue
18Wed2:1712.32:0413.88:031.78:35-1.17:355:25Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:5711.82:3613.28:412.59:15-0.47:385:22Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:3811.03:1012.49:203.49:570.47:405:19Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:2410.23:4611.410:024.310:421.47:435:16Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:239.54:3310.510:505.111:332.27:465:13Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:399.15:479.611:495.67:485:10Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:539.27:229.212:322.91:055.87:515:07Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:529.68:399.31:423.32:375.37:545:04Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu9:3810.39:389.82:543.23:474.37:565:01Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:1611.010:2710.43:512.84:343.17:594:59Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:5011.811:1211.04:352.45:121.98:024:56Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:2212.510:5411.54:132.04:470.77:043:53Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:5413.211:3511.94:481.85:23-0.37:073:50New Moon30Mon
31Tue11:2713.85:241.75:59-1.17:103:47New Moon31Tue
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 8:24 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 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 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 Waxing Crescent (24% 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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