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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR.
Next low tide : 5:24 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 41m at 11:42 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9434938
Common Questions About Tides

Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR Tides - Aug 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:465.93:565.610:25-0.310:421.06:038:41Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:285.64:255.710:550.011:280.86:048:39Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:145.24:565.911:270.36:058:38Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:084.75:316.012:190.712:020.76:068:37Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:144.26:146.11:180.512:421.16:078:35Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:373.87:066.22:250.31:341.46:098:34Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri9:123.88:116.33:380.12:431.76:108:33Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat10:374.19:216.44:49-0.24:051.86:118:31Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:424.510:296.75:54-0.55:241.86:128:30Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:314.96:50-0.76:331.56:138:28Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:155.37:40-0.97:311.36:148:27New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:277.01:545.68:26-0.98:251.06:168:25New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:197.02:325.99:07-0.89:150.76:178:24New Moon13Thu
14Fri2:106.73:096.29:46-0.610:030.56:188:22Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:596.33:446.310:23-0.210:510.46:198:21Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:485.84:196.310:590.211:390.46:208:19Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:385.24:546.111:340.66:218:18Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:334.65:315.912:310.412:111.16:228:16First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:374.16:135.71:270.512:521.56:248:14First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:583.87:045.42:310.51:441.86:258:13First Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:363.88:075.33:410.52:562.06:268:11First Quarter21Fri
22Sat10:584.09:145.44:490.44:182.16:278:09Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:464.310:155.55:480.35:272.06:288:08Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:204.56:350.16:211.86:298:06Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:494.87:150.07:061.66:318:04Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:175.17:50-0.27:461.36:328:03Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:336.11:445.48:21-0.28:241.16:338:01Full Moon27Thu
28Fri1:146.22:125.78:51-0.29:020.86:347:59Full Moon28Fri
29Sat1:546.12:396.09:210.09:400.66:357:57Full Moon29Sat
30Sun2:365.93:076.29:500.210:210.46:367:56Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:215.63:366.310:210.411:050.26:387:54Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9434938)

Common Questions About Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR?

The lowest tide this week in Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR is -0.9 ft on Wednesday, Aug 12 at 8:26 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR?

The highest tide this week in Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR is 7.0 ft on Wednesday, Aug 12 at 12:27 am — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

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 2:33 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 12% 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 time is high tide in Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR today?

High tides in Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR today: 11:42 am (4.5 ft), 10:29 pm (6.7 ft). The 10:29 pm high of 6.7 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR today?

Low tides in Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR today: 5:54 am (-0.5 ft), 5:24 pm (1.8 ft). The 5:54 am low of -0.5 ft is a minus tide — water below the MLLW reference datum, which can expose tidepools, mudflats, and shellfish beds not normally accessible.

What is the tidal range in Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR today?

Today's tidal range in Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR is 7.2 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 6.1 ft, so today's swing is above-average.

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

Tonight the moon over Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR is Waning Crescent (12% illuminated). This places Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Drift Creek, Alsea River, OR has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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