Tides Today & Tomorrow in Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR.
Next low tide : 10:20 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 56m at 3:47 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9434938
Common Questions About Tides

Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR Tides - Feb 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:186.47:334.512:441.32:220.77:345:25Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:206.68:574.61:501.63:320.47:335:26Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:256.810:075.03:051.74:370.07:315:27Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:277.111:045.54:181.65:34-0.37:305:29Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:267.411:535.95:231.56:25-0.57:295:30Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:207.56:221.37:12-0.77:285:32New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:386.312:127.67:151.07:56-0.77:265:33New Moon7Tue
8Wed1:216.61:027.48:060.88:39-0.57:255:34New Moon8Wed
9Thu2:026.71:517.18:550.79:19-0.37:245:36Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:426.82:406.69:430.69:590.07:225:37Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:236.73:296.010:330.710:400.47:215:39Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:036.64:225.411:250.711:210.97:205:40Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:466.45:214.912:230.87:185:41First Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:326.16:304.512:071.31:270.97:175:43First Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:255.97:534.31:011.62:360.97:155:44First Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:245.89:144.42:061.83:420.87:145:46First Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:255.810:154.63:171.94:410.67:125:47Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:215.911:004.94:231.95:290.57:115:48Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:106.111:365.25:171.86:100.37:095:50Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:556.36:041.66:470.27:075:51Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:095.511:36 AM6.46:441.47:200.17:065:52Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:405.712:156.57:221.27:520.07:045:54Full Moon22Wed
23Thu1:116.012:546.57:591.08:230.17:035:55Full Moon23Thu
24Fri1:426.21:336.48:370.98:550.27:015:56Full Moon24Fri
25Sat2:136.32:146.29:160.79:270.46:595:58Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:466.42:585.89:580.610:020.66:585:59Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:206.53:485.510:450.510:410.96:566:00Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:006.54:475.011:390.511:261.26:546:02Third Quarter28Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9434938)

Common Questions About Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR today?

Slack tide in Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR is approximately 7:03 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 Creek, Alsea River, OR?

Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% 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 near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR 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 Creek, Alsea River, OR?

Tide predictions for Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR 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 Creek, Alsea River, OR?

Tide data for Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR is sourced from NOAA Station #9434938. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9434938.

What is the moon phase in Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR tonight?

Tonight the moon over Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR is Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated). This places Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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