Akutan tides today
- Tide now 3.7 ft ↑ rising · high 5:59 pm (3.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:00–7:00 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.5 ft · 45 °F moderate · 7.7 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 11 mph · 44 °F from the NNW, gusts 17 · partly cloudy
- Sun 9:57 am–7:36 pm 9 h 39 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 8:31 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:31 pm
- Best time to dive 4:30–7:00 pm average day · 6/10
- Gale Warning: winds of 34 to 47 knots at sea. From 5:00 am tomorrow to 5:00 pm tomorrow. NWS Anchorage AK
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 5:00 pm today. NWS Anchorage AK
Today in Akutan there are high tides at 11:18 am (3.7 ft) and 5:59 pm (3.9 ft) and low tides at 2:11 am and 1:53 pm. Tide coefficient 110. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:59 pm. The sun rises at 9:57 am and sets at 7:36 pm: 9 h 39 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:31 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:54 am to 5:54 am and from 4:26 pm to 6:26 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northwest (11 mph). Partly cloudy, 44 °F.
Fishing in Akutan today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 5:59 pm, coefficient 110
- Major period 4:26–6:26 pm
- Sunset at 7:36 pm, golden hour from 6:43 pm
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and some swell (4.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 110 (big spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, combines the 5:59 pm high tide, a major period, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 1:50 pm to 2:50 pm, with the 1:53 pm low tide, moonset and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 11:30 am to 12:20 pm, with the 11:18 am high tide and falling pressure, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Pacific halibut, Chinook salmon, black rockfish and coho salmon. What you can catch
Beach day in Akutan
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Low tide at 1:53 pm: more sand
- Feels like 38 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh onshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand
- Calm for swimming: 5.1 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 45 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 5.1 ft
5.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 45 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 20 mph
Fresh onshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 2:11 am
Low tide at 2:11 am and 1:53 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:18 am and 5:59 pm. Coefficient 110 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Akutan
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Tides in Akutan
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:11 am -1.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:18 am 3.7 ft · coef. 108
- ▼ Low tide 1:53 pm 3.7 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 5:59 pm 3.9 ft · coef. 110
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 6 min to high tide at 5:59 pm.
Tide coefficient 108 for the 11:18 am high tide and 110 for the 5:59 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.9 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 23 (4.8 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-1.9 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come from October 29 to 30 (coefficient 114, 5.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 20, 2.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 9:57 am · 7:36 pm | Low tide 2:11 am · -1.0 ft | High tide 11:18 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 1:53 pm · 3.7 ft | High tide 5:59 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 110 | 90% | Major periods 3:54 am · 4:26 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 9:59 am · 7:34 pm | Low tide 3:05 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 12:01 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 3:34 pm · 3.7 ft | High tide 7:09 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 114 | 82% | Major periods 4:58 am · 5:31 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 10:01 am · 7:32 pm | Low tide 4:01 am · -1.3 ft | High tide 12:36 pm · 4.0 ft | Low tide 4:53 pm · 3.5 ft | High tide 8:29 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 112 | 72% | Major periods 6:02 am · 6:34 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 10:03 am · 7:30 pm | Low tide 4:58 am · -1.3 ft | High tide 1:08 pm · 4.0 ft | Low tide 5:56 pm · 3.2 ft | High tide 9:49 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 104 | 62% | Major periods 7:04 am · 7:33 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 9:05 am · 6:28 pm | Low tide 4:52 am · -1.1 ft | High tide 12:39 pm · 4.0 ft | Low tide 5:53 pm · 2.7 ft | High tide 10:15 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 90 | Last quarter | Major periods 7:00 am · 7:27 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 9:07 am · 6:26 pm | Low tide 5:44 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 1:10 pm · 4.0 ft | Low tide 6:49 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 11:38 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 72 | 39% | Major periods 7:52 am · 8:16 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 9:09 am · 6:24 pm | Low tide 6:33 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 1:40 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 7:48 pm · 1.6 ft | — | Coef. 50 | 29% | Major periods 8:40 am · 9:03 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Akutan station (NOAA), 0.1 mi from Akutan. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Akutan
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.2 ft
- Significant4.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Onshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 12 ft with a period of 7 s, from the south-southeast (rough).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:53 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station AKXA2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Akutan today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (5:59 pm): little current from 5:00 pm to 6:40 pm
- 3.4 ft swell at 6 s from the south-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:11 am (1:56–2:26 am), high tide 11:18 am (10:40 am–12:36 pm), low tide 1:53 pm (12:36–3:20 pm) and high tide 5:59 pm (5:00–6:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 6.8 ft at 6 s), rain (0.45 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 45.1 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:13 pm. Waning gibbous (90%), rising at 8:31 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 11:50 am to 1:30 pm, with slack water at high tide, slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell and moderate wind.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Akutan.
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Weather in Akutan
Now in Akutan
- Low / high
- 42 / 48 °F
- Rain
- 0.15 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 64%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 35 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 36
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −1.11 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 48° | 46° | 43° | 43° | 44° | 44° | 44° | 43° |
| Wind (mph) | 23 S | 13 WSW | 24 WNW | 24 NW | 17 NW | 10 NNW | 4 NE | 11 SE |
| Gusts | 34 | 23 | 30 | 33 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 14 |
| Waves | 7.5 ft | 6.7 ft | 6.0 ft | 5.5 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.03 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 44° 10 NNW 4.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 44° 4 NE 4.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 43° 11 SE 4.0 ft
- 12:00 am 43° 25 SSE 4.5 ft
- 3:00 am 44° 32 SSE 5.8 ft
- 6:00 am 45° 32 SSE 6.8 ft
- 9:00 am 47° 24 S 7.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 47° 17 SSW 7.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 42 / 48 °F | 27 mph WNW | 7.5 ft | 11:18 am · 5:59 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 43 / 48 °F | 32 mph S | 8.5 ft | 12:01 pm · 7:09 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 42 / 45 °F | 39 mph WSW | 8.7 ft | 12:36 pm · 8:29 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 38 / 42 °F | 44 mph NW | 8.6 ft | 1:08 pm · 9:49 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 38 / 46 °F | 49 mph SSE | 12 ft | 12:39 pm · 10:15 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 46 °F | 24 mph SW | 11 ft | 1:10 pm · 11:38 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 40 / 43 °F | 34 mph WSW | 8.3 ft | 1:40 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 40 / 44 °F | 36 mph SE | 9.8 ft | 1:02 am · 2:09 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 41 / 42 °F | 30 mph WNW | 9.6 ft | 2:34 am · 2:37 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 42 °F | 30 mph NW | 11 ft | 4:08 am · 3:02 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 41 / 42 °F | 26 mph NNW | 11 ft | 5:47 am · 3:24 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 42 °F | 30 mph NNW | 7.9 ft | 7:22 am · 3:38 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 40 / 42 °F | 33 mph NNW | 11 ft | 8:39 am | |
| Tue 10 | 37 / 40 °F | 30 mph NW | 11 ft | 9:46 am |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 43° / 48° 8.5 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 42° / 45° 8.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light snow 38° / 42° 8.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 38° / 46° 12 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 43° / 46° 11 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 40° / 43° 8.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light snow 40° / 44° 9.8 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind today. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.9 °F; normal high: 42 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Akutan
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 8:38 am
- Full dark 8:55 pm
- Civil dawn 9:20 am
- Civil dusk 8:13 pm
- Solar noon 2:47 pm (23° high)
- Daylight 9 h 39 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:43 pm
- Full dark 8:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,348,630 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Akutan
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,428 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 3:54–5:54 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 4:26–6:26 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 1:47–2:47 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:01–9:01 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 11:29 amNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Sun, Nov 8 · 10:03 pmNov 8 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 2:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 5:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Akutan
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Boat ramp 0.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Akutan Small Boat Harbor 0.1 mi
- Trident Seafoods Dock 0.4 mi
- Akutan Crab Pot Storage Siytg 1.0 mi
- Akutan Whaling Station Dock 1.4 mi
- Akutan Boat Harbor 2.0 mi
- Akutan Dock 2.1 mi
- Fuel dock 0.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Tides near AkutanTides nearby
- Biorka28 mi
- Beaver Inlet Sea Port28 mi
- Dutch Harbor35 mi
- Unalaska36 mi
- Cape Sarichef Light47 mi
- Cape Sarichef47 mi
Akutan at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,040 people. Coordinates: 54.134° N, 165.775° W.
- It is 760 mi southwest of Anchorage, the main place in Alaska. The sun rises 40 min later and sets 88 min later than in Anchorage.
- The nearest tide station, Akutan, is 0.1 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about AkutanQuestions
What time is high tide today in Akutan?
Today in Akutan there are high tides at 11:18 am (3.7 ft) and 5:59 pm (3.9 ft) and low tides at 2:11 am and 1:53 pm. Tide coefficient 110.
What time is sunset today in Akutan?
At 7:36 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Akutan?
At 9:59 am. First light comes at 8:40 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 90% illuminated. New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 10:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 3:54–5:54 am, Minor 1:47–2:47 pm, Major 4:26–6:26 pm, Minor 8:01–9:01 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Akutan?
Drizzle, from 42 °F to 48 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northwest (11 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Akutan?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.5 ft waves with a period of 7.7 s from the south-southeast. The water is 45.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Akutan?
The best time to visit Akutan is from July to August: highs of 55 °F to 56 °F, about 12 rainy days a month and 1 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Akutan (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).