Alakanuk tides today
- Tide now 1.4 ft ↑ rising · high 7:55 pm (2.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:00–7:50 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 6.5 ft · 38 °F moderate · 6.5 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 17 mph · 40 °F from the WSW, gusts 34 · light drizzle
- Sun 10:23 am–7:00 pm 8 h 38 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 5:43 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:43 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:40 am–1:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 5:00 pm today. NWS Fairbanks AK
- Coastal Flood Advisory: minor flooding along the shore at high tide. From 7:00 am tomorrow to Sat 31, 1:00 am. NWS Fairbanks AK
Today in Alakanuk there are high tides at 8:15 am (0.6 ft) and 7:55 pm (2.5 ft) and low tides at 3:43 am and 11:14 am. Tide coefficient 109. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 7:55 pm. The sun rises at 10:23 am and sets at 7:00 pm: 8 h 38 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:43 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:49 am to 5:49 am and from 4:21 pm to 6:21 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 6.5 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (17 mph). Light drizzle, 40 °F.
Fishing in Alakanuk today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 7:55 pm, coefficient 109
- Sunset at 7:00 pm, golden hour from 5:46 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.25 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (13 mph) and 5.7 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 109 (big spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:00 pm to 7:50 pm, combines the 7:55 pm high tide, sunset and falling pressure, though with moderate wind. Also good from 10:10 am to 11:40 am, with the 11:14 am low tide, sunrise and some swell. Also worth a try from 3:50 am to 4:40 am, with the 3:43 am low tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Beach day in Alakanuk
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 11:14 am: more sand
- Cloudy (91% cloud cover)
- Feels like 31 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.06 in)
- Fresh onshore wind (22 mph): blowing sand
- Dangerous for swimming: 6.7 ft waves every 7 s; high rip current risk
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 6.7 ft
6.7 ft waves every 7 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 38 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 22 mph
Fresh onshore wind (22 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 3:43 am
Low tide at 3:43 am and 11:14 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:15 am and 7:55 pm. Coefficient 109 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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Tides in Alakanuk
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:43 am -0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:15 am 0.6 ft · coef. 104
- ▼ Low tide 11:14 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 7:55 pm 2.5 ft · coef. 109
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 11 min to high tide at 7:55 pm.
Tide coefficient 104 for the 8:15 am high tide and 109 for the 7:55 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.8 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 June 16 (3.1 ft) and the lowest, on January 5 (-0.6 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, 3.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 9 (coefficient 21, 1.2 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 | 10:23 am · 7:00 pm | Low tide 3:43 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 8:15 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 11:14 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 7:55 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 109 | 90% | Major periods 3:49 am · 4:21 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 10:26 am · 6:57 pm | Low tide 4:32 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 9:08 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 12:23 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 8:46 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 114 | 82% | Major periods 4:53 am · 5:26 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 10:29 am · 6:54 pm | Low tide 5:20 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 9:58 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 1:36 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:38 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 114 | 72% | Major periods 5:58 am · 6:29 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 10:32 am · 6:51 pm | Low tide 6:06 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 10:48 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 2:41 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:32 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 110 | 62% | Major periods 6:59 am · 7:28 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 9:35 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 5:51 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 10:37 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 2:58 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:26 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 99 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:55 am · 7:22 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 9:38 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 6:36 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 11:26 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 4:42 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:18 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 82 | 39% | Major periods 7:47 am · 8:12 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 9:41 am · 5:42 pm | Low tide 7:20 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 12:20 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 6:31 pm · 0.5 ft | — | Coef. 60 | 29% | Major periods 8:35 am · 8:58 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
Alakanuk has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Alakanuk (NOAA), 1.6 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Alakanuk
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.2 ft
- Significant6.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest13 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 13 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 13 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 6.8 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north-northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 37.0 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.9 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:44 pm (local time).
Diving in Alakanuk today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (11:14 am): little current from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
- 1.8 ft swell at 10 s from the west-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 3:43 am (3:28–3:58 am), high tide 8:15 am (7:50–8:50 am), low tide 11:14 am (10:30 am–12:00 pm) and high tide 7:55 pm (7:40–8:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 3.2 ft at 13 s) and rain (0.33 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 38.1 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:49 pm. Waning gibbous (90%), rising at 5:43 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide and weak current, though with 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 Alakanuk.
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Weather in Alakanuk
Now in Alakanuk
- Low / high
- 35 / 40 °F
- Rain
- 0.36 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 79%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 34 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 33
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.16 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.76 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Light drizzle | Overcast | Drizzle | Light rain | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 40° | 40° | 39° | 39° | 38° | 39° | 39° | 37° |
| Wind (mph) | 16 SSE | 16 SSE | 18 SE | 19 SE | 14 SW | 20 WSW | 14 WSW | 11 SSW |
| Gusts | 30 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 29 | 20 |
| Waves | 4.7 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.0 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.8 ft | 5.8 ft | 6.0 ft | 5.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.07 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 39° 14 WSW 6.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 37° 11 SSW 5.2 ft
- 12:00 am 35° 10 S 4.7 ft
- 3:00 am 34° 9 SSE 4.3 ft
- 6:00 am 34° 10 SE 3.7 ft
- 9:00 am 34° 11 ESE 3.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 34° 11 ESE 2.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 35° 11 ESE 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 35 / 40 °F | 22 mph S | 6.7 ft | 8:15 am · 7:55 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 33 / 39 °F | 13 mph SE | 4.7 ft | 9:08 am · 8:46 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 37 / 40 °F | 13 mph SSE | 4.6 ft | 9:58 am · 9:38 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 32 / 37 °F | 17 mph NNW | 6.8 ft | 10:48 am · 10:32 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 28 / 31 °F | 15 mph E | 3.3 ft | 10:37 am · 10:26 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 31 / 38 °F | 18 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 11:26 am · 11:18 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 34 / 41 °F | 18 mph SE | 2.9 ft | 12:20 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 34 / 38 °F | 9 mph ESE | 2.9 ft | 12:10 am · 1:21 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 32 / 34 °F | 16 mph NE | 3.1 ft | 1:09 am · 2:22 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 30 / 35 °F | 13 mph NE | 2.9 ft | 2:18 am · 3:16 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 29 / 35 °F | 7 mph E | 1.2 ft | 3:35 am · 4:03 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 29 / 32 °F | 11 mph NNE | 2.1 ft | 5:27 am · 4:48 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 26 / 32 °F | 8 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | 9:06 am · 5:31 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 26 / 31 °F | 9 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | 6:12 pm |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 33° / 39° 4.7 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 37° / 40° 4.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light snow 32° / 37° 6.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 28° / 31° 3.3 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 31° / 38° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 34° / 41° 2.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 34° / 38° 2.9 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+7.0 °F; normal high: 33 °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 4:44 pm (local time).
The sun in Alakanuk
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 8:40 am
- Full dark 8:43 pm
- Civil dawn 9:34 am
- Civil dusk 7:49 pm
- Solar noon 2:42 pm (14° high)
- Daylight 8 h 38 min (−6 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:46 pm
- Full dark 8:43 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,348,709 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Alakanuk
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,428 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 3:49–5:49 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 4:21–6:21 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 4:25–5:25 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:13–6:13 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 Alakanuk
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near AlakanukTides nearby
All places in Alaska, A to Z (305) →Alakanuk at a glance
- Town or city of about 735 people. Coordinates: 62.689° N, 164.615° W.
- It is 488 mi west of Anchorage, the main place in Alaska. The sun rises 66 min later and sets 52 min later than in Anchorage.
- The nearest tide station, Alakanuk, is 1.6 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about AlakanukQuestions
What time is high tide today in Alakanuk?
Today in Alakanuk there are high tides at 8:15 am (0.6 ft) and 7:55 pm (2.5 ft) and low tides at 3:43 am and 11:14 am. Tide coefficient 109.
What time is sunset today in Alakanuk?
At 7:00 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:49 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Alakanuk?
At 10:26 am. First light comes at 8:43 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 3:49–5:49 am, Major 4:21–6:21 pm, Minor 4:25–5:25 pm, Minor 5:13–6:13 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Alakanuk?
Light rain, from 35 °F to 40 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (17 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Alakanuk?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.5 ft waves with a period of 6.5 s from the west-southwest. The water is 38.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Alakanuk?
The best time to visit Alakanuk is from June to July: highs of 60 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 5 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 Alakanuk (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).