Anchorage tides today
- Tide now 15.1 ft ↓ falling · low 3:48 pm (4.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:50–5:20 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.1 ft · 46 °F calm (rippled) · 2.3 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 33 °F from the NNE, gusts 11 · partly cloudy
- Sun 9:17 am–6:08 pm 8 h 51 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 5:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:46 pm
- Best time to dive 2:50–4:10 pm great day · 10/10
- Dense Fog Advisory: thick fog with very low visibility. Until 2:00 pm today. NWS Anchorage AK
Today in Anchorage there are high tides at 9:24 am (29.8 ft) and 8:59 pm (32.3 ft) and low tides at 3:51 am and 3:48 pm. Tide coefficient 82. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:48 pm. The sun rises at 9:17 am and sets at 6:08 pm: 8 h 51 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:47 am to 4:47 am and from 3:19 pm to 5:19 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northeast (5 mph). Partly cloudy, 33 °F.
Fishing in Anchorage today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 9:24 am, coefficient 82
- Sunrise at 9:17 am
- Falling pressure (−0.14 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 82 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 10:20 am, combines the 9:24 am high tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 2:50 pm to 5:20 pm, with the 3:48 pm low tide, moonset, a major period, moonrise, sunset and falling pressure. Also good from 2:50 am to 4:50 am, with the 3:51 am low tide and a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, Chinook salmon and lingcod. What you can catch
Beach day in Anchorage
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.1 ft waves
- Low tide at 3:48 pm: more sand
- Feels like 30 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 46 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.1 ft
0.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 46 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 5 mph
Offshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand 3:48 pm
Low tide at 3:51 am and 3:48 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:24 am and 8:59 pm.
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 Anchorage
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- Lyn Ary Beach 1.9 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Alaska (Alaska Beach Monitoring Program).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Anchorage
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:51 am -2.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:24 am 29.8 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Next low tide 3:48 pm 4.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:59 pm 32.3 ft · coef. 81
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 55 min to low tide at 3:48 pm.
Tide coefficient 82 for the 9:24 am high tide and 81 for the 8:59 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 34.8 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 March 21 (32.7 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-4.4 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 came from October 8 to 11 (coefficient 86, 33.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 41, 17.5 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 | 9:17 am · 6:08 pm | Low tide 3:51 am · -2.4 ft | High tide 9:24 am · 29.8 ft | Low tide 3:48 pm · 4.5 ft | High tide 8:59 pm · 32.3 ft | Coef. 82 | 90% | Major periods 2:47 am · 3:19 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 9:20 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 4:36 am · -2.1 ft | High tide 10:09 am · 29.2 ft | Low tide 4:31 pm · 5.3 ft | High tide 9:41 pm · 31.3 ft | Coef. 80 | 82% | Major periods 3:52 am · 4:24 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 9:23 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 5:23 am · -1.3 ft | High tide 10:56 am · 28.3 ft | Low tide 5:18 pm · 6.4 ft | High tide 10:33 pm · 29.5 ft | Coef. 75 | 72% | Major periods 4:56 am · 5:27 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 9:26 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 6:12 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:48 am · 27.3 ft | Low tide 6:14 pm · 7.6 ft | High tide 11:36 pm · 27.3 ft | Coef. 68 | 62% | Major periods 5:58 am · 6:27 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:28 am · 4:57 pm | Low tide 6:05 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 11:52 am · 26.2 ft | Low tide 6:26 pm · 8.3 ft | High tide 11:53 pm · 25.4 ft | Coef. 61 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:54 am · 6:21 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:31 am · 4:54 pm | Low tide 7:03 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 1:39 pm · 26.1 ft | Low tide 7:45 pm · 7.4 ft | — | Coef. 58 | 39% | Major periods 6:46 am · 7:11 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:34 am · 4:52 pm | High tide 1:35 am · 25.0 ft | Low tide 8:04 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 2:49 pm · 27.0 ft | Low tide 8:54 pm · 5.5 ft | Coef. 61 | 29% | Major periods 7:34 am · 7:57 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 Anchorage station (NOAA), 1.4 mi from Anchorage. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Anchorage
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.0 ft
- Significant0.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.1 ft with a period of 4 s, from the southeast (slight).
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 44.2 °F by Tuesday 3.
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 12:53 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station APMA2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Anchorage today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (3:48 pm): little current from 3:33 pm to 4:03 pm
- 0.1 ft swell at 3 s from the south-southwest: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (4 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:51 am (3:36–4:06 am), high tide 9:24 am (9:00–9:40 am), low tide 3:48 pm (3:33–4:03 pm) and high tide 8:59 pm (8:30–9:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 45.3 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:55 pm. Waning gibbous (90%), rising at 5:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 pm to 4:10 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 9:20 am to 10:00 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current.
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
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- Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge 8.5 mi
- Goose Bay State Game Refuge 12 mi
- Last Frontier Diving & Adventures 2.4 mi
- American Marine Corporation 3.6 mi
- Dive Alaska 4.4 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Weather in Anchorage
Now in Anchorage
- Low / high
- 29 / 36 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 15%
- Clouds
- 59%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 30 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 36
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −1.10 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 31° | 35° | 34° | 33° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NNE | 4 NNE | 4 NNE | 4 NNE | 5 NNE | 4 N | 4 ENE | 3 NE |
| Gusts | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Waves | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 31° 5 NNE 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 35° 4 N 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 34° 4 ENE 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 33° 3 NE 0.1 ft
- 12:00 am 37° 3 S 0.1 ft
- 3:00 am 37° 3 NE 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 35° 5 N 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 35° 6 NNW 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 29 / 36 °F | 5 mph NNE | 0.1 ft | 9:24 am · 8:59 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 34 / 38 °F | 11 mph NNW | 4.1 ft | 10:09 am · 9:41 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 33 / 41 °F | 9 mph N | 3.8 ft | 10:56 am · 10:33 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 31 / 38 °F | 9 mph N | 1.6 ft | 11:48 am · 11:36 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 29 / 38 °F | 7 mph N | 0.9 ft | 11:52 am · 11:53 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 29 / 37 °F | 10 mph N | 0.8 ft | 1:39 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 31 / 36 °F | 10 mph N | 0.9 ft | 1:35 am · 2:49 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 29 / 35 °F | 6 mph N | 0.7 ft | 2:47 am · 3:42 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 29 / 35 °F | 6 mph N | 0.9 ft | 3:53 am · 4:25 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 29 / 36 °F | 5 mph N | 2.2 ft | 4:54 am · 5:05 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 28 / 33 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.8 ft | 5:47 am · 5:42 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 30 / 33 °F | 8 mph N | 2.3 ft | 6:34 am · 6:19 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 26 / 33 °F | 8 mph N | 1.9 ft | 7:18 am · 6:53 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 25 / 32 °F | 8 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 7:58 am · 7:24 pm |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 34° / 38° 4.1 ft
- Fri 30 Heavy snow 33° / 41° 3.8 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 31° / 38° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light snow 29° / 38° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 29° / 37° 0.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 31° / 36° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Snow 29° / 35° 0.7 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 rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: much warmer and wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (37 °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 12:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Anchorage
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:40 am
- Full dark 7:45 pm
- Civil dawn 8:31 am
- Civil dusk 6:55 pm
- Solar noon 1:43 pm (15° high)
- Daylight 8 h 51 min (−6 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:59 pm
- Full dark 7:45 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,349,703 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Anchorage
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,428 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:47–4:47 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:19–5:19 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 2:19–3:19 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:16–6:16 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 Anchorage
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Kent Roth Memorial Fishing Dock 5.9 mi
- Big Time Alaskan Fishing Adventures 6.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 3.3 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Sand Lake Public Access 5.3 mi
- The Bait Shack 0.6 mi
- Alaska Bait Co 3.8 mi
- Alaska Outdoor Gear Outfitter & Rentals 4.3 mi
- Mossy's Fly Shop 5.2 mi
- Mountain View Sports Fly Shop 6.9 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Tides near AnchorageTides nearby
- Knik Anchorage0.6 mi
- Port MacKenzie3.5 mi
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy City13 mi
- Knik18 mi
- Possession21 mi
- Hope23 mi
- Knik-Fairview23 mi
- Eklutna24 mi
- Sunrise28 mi
- Girdwood31 mi
Anchorage at a glance
- Town or city of about 289,600 people. Coordinates: 61.218° N, 149.900° W.
- The nearest tide station, Anchorage, is 1.4 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Knik Anchorage (0.6 mi), Port MacKenzie (3.5 mi).
Questions about AnchorageQuestions
What time is high tide today in Anchorage?
Today in Anchorage there are high tides at 9:24 am (29.8 ft) and 8:59 pm (32.3 ft) and low tides at 3:51 am and 3:48 pm. Tide coefficient 82.
What time is sunset today in Anchorage?
At 6:08 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:55 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Anchorage?
At 9:20 am. First light comes at 7:42 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 2:47–4:47 am, Minor 2:19–3:19 pm, Major 3:19–5:19 pm, Minor 5:16–6:16 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Anchorage?
Overcast, from 29 °F to 36 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northeast (5 mph) and a 15% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Anchorage?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.1 ft waves with a period of 2.3 s from the west-northwest. The water is 45.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Anchorage?
The best time to visit Anchorage is from June to July: highs of 66 °F to 67 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 7 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 Anchorage (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).