Atka tides today
- Tide now 3.8 ft ↑ rising · high 4:27 pm (4.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:00–5:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.1 ft · 46 °F moderate · 7.4 s from the south
- Wind · air 18 mph · 45 °F from the SSE, gusts 33 · light drizzle
- Sun 9:26 am–7:15 pm 9 h 49 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 8:22 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:22 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:50–11:50 am poor day · 0/10
- Gale Warning: winds of 34 to 47 knots at sea. Until 4:00 pm tomorrow. NWS Anchorage AK
Today in Atka there is high tide at 4:27 pm (4.0 ft) and low tide at 1:56 am. Tide coefficient 112. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:27 pm. The sun rises at 9:26 am and sets at 7:15 pm: 9 h 49 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:22 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:29 am to 5:29 am and from 4:01 pm to 6:01 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.1 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the south-southeast (18 mph). Light drizzle, 45 °F.
Fishing in Atka today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 4:27 pm, coefficient 112
- Major period 4:01–6:01 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.21 inHg in 24 h), strong onshore wind (26 mph) and 7.2 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 112 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm, combines the 4:27 pm high tide, a major period and falling pressure, though with strong wind. Also worth a try from 1:30 am to 3:00 am, with the 1:56 am low tide and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Pacific halibut, Chinook salmon and coho salmon. What you can catch
Beach day in Atka
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 35 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.23 in)
- Strong onshore wind (27 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 5.2 ft waves every 7 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 46 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.2 ft
5.2 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate 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 27 mph
Strong onshore wind (27 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 1:56 am
Low tide at 1:56 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:27 pm. Coefficient 112 (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 Atka
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Atka.
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Tides in Atka
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:56 am -0.9 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 4:27 pm 4.0 ft · coef. 112
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 35 min to high tide at 4:27 pm.
Tide coefficient 112 for the 4:27 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 (5.1 ft) and the lowest, on May 19 (-1.9 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
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 on October 29 (coefficient 115, 5.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 20, 1.4 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 | 9:26 am · 7:15 pm | Low tide 1:56 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 4:27 pm · 4.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 112 | 90% | Major periods 3:29 am · 4:01 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 9:28 am · 7:13 pm | Low tide 2:48 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 5:44 pm · 4.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 115 | 82% | Major periods 4:33 am · 5:06 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 9:29 am · 7:11 pm | Low tide 3:40 am · -1.3 ft | High tide 7:10 pm · 4.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 112 | 72% | Major periods 5:38 am · 6:09 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 9:31 am · 7:09 pm | Low tide 4:30 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 1:34 pm · 3.6 ft | Low tide 4:30 pm · 3.4 ft | High tide 8:33 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 105 | 61% | Major periods 6:39 am · 7:08 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:33 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 4:18 am · -1.0 ft | High tide 12:46 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 4:36 pm · 3.0 ft | High tide 8:53 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 91 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:35 am · 7:02 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:35 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 5:04 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 1:01 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 5:42 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 10:13 pm · 3.1 ft | Coef. 72 | 38% | Major periods 7:27 am · 7:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:37 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 5:47 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:17 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 6:48 pm · 2.0 ft | High tide 11:43 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 49 | 28% | Major periods 8:15 am · 8:38 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 Atka station (NOAA), 2.7 mi from Atka. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Atka
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.6 ft
- Significant5.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest10 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 14 ft with a period of 10 s, from the southwest (very rough).
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 44.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.8 °F).
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 12:52 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station ATKA2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Atka today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- 2.9 ft swell at 8 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:56 am (1:40–2:11 am) and high tide 4:27 pm (3:00–5:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 6.8 ft at 7 s) and rain (0.89 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 45.5 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:50 pm. Waning gibbous (90%), rising at 8:22 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:20 am to 12:30 pm, combines weak current and the sun high, though with some swell and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 9:30 am to 10:20 am, with light wind and weak current, though with tidal current and some swell.
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 Atka.
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Weather in Atka
Now in Atka
- Low / high
- 37 / 48 °F
- Rain
- 0.37 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 40 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 34
- 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 (−0.09 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.28 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light rain | Light rain |
| Temperature | 40° | 38° | 37° | 38° | 44° | 46° | 45° | 47° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 WNW | 2 SW | 3 SE | 8 SE | 17 SSE | 22 SSE | 27 SSE | 20 SSE |
| Gusts | 12 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 29 | 40 | 48 | 41 |
| Waves | 5.0 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.8 ft | 6.0 ft | 7.7 ft | 8.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.05 in | 0.06 in |
- 12:00 pm 44° 17 SSE 4.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 46° 22 SSE 6.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 45° 27 SSE 7.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 47° 20 SSE 8.9 ft
- 12:00 am 49° 11 SSW 8.7 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 17 SSW 8.7 ft
- 6:00 am 47° 20 SSW 9.9 ft
- 9:00 am 44° 21 SW 11 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 37 / 48 °F | 27 mph SSE | 8.9 ft | 4:27 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 43 / 49 °F | 26 mph SW | 14 ft | 5:44 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 38 / 43 °F | 30 mph WNW | 14 ft | 7:10 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 38 / 44 °F | 27 mph WNW | 7.5 ft | 1:34 pm · 8:33 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 43 / 49 °F | 24 mph SSW | 11 ft | 12:46 pm · 8:53 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 37 / 43 °F | 32 mph W | 14 ft | 1:01 pm · 10:13 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 37 / 42 °F | 31 mph WSW | 14 ft | 1:17 pm · 11:43 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 37 / 44 °F | 38 mph WNW | 10 ft | 1:31 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 36 / 40 °F | 30 mph WNW | 10.0 ft | 1:33 am · 1:43 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 39 / 40 °F | 29 mph NW | 9.8 ft | 4:18 am · 1:48 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 36 / 39 °F | 15 mph NW | 6.7 ft | 1:39 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 37 / 40 °F | 16 mph NNW | 4.4 ft | 12:59 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 40 °F | 20 mph NW | 4.9 ft | 11:06 am | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 36 °F | 6 mph ESE | 4.3 ft | 10:56 am |
- Thu 29 Heavy drizzle 43° / 49° 14 ft
- Fri 30 Heavy drizzle 38° / 43° 14 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 38° / 44° 7.5 ft
- Sun 1 Rain 43° / 49° 11 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 37° / 43° 14 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 37° / 42° 14 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 37° / 44° 10 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind tomorrow. 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 (+3.5 °F; normal high: 45 °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 12:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Atka
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 8:10 am
- Full dark 8:30 pm
- Civil dawn 8:50 am
- Civil dusk 7:50 pm
- Solar noon 2:21 pm (24° high)
- Daylight 9 h 49 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:25 pm
- Full dark 8:30 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,348,061 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Atka
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,431 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 3:29–5:29 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 4:01–6:01 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 1:07–2:07 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:52–8:52 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 · 10:29 amNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Sun, Nov 8 · 9:03 pmNov 8 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 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 Atka
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Atka.
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Tides near AtkaTides nearby
All places in Alaska, A to Z (305) →Atka at a glance
- Town or city of about 64 people. Coordinates: 52.196° N, 174.201° W.
- It is 1,102 mi southwest of Anchorage, the main place in Alaska. The sun rises 68 min later and sets 126 min later than in Anchorage.
- The nearest tide station, Atka, is 2.7 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Uyuqiidasxis (0.7 mi), Tugimagix (1.5 mi), Ingalum-tugimaga (3.3 mi), Chiidam Udagan Qaluugii (3.4 mi).
Questions about AtkaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Atka?
Today in Atka there is high tide at 4:27 pm (4.0 ft) and low tide at 1:56 am. Tide coefficient 112.
What time is sunset today in Atka?
At 7:15 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:50 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Atka?
At 9:28 am. First light comes at 8:12 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 90% illuminated. New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 9:03 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 3:29–5:29 am, Minor 1:07–2:07 pm, Major 4:01–6:01 pm, Minor 7:52–8:52 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Atka?
Light rain, from 37 °F to 48 °F, with a fresh breeze from the south-southeast (18 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Atka?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.1 ft waves with a period of 7.4 s from the south. The water is 45.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Atka?
The best time to visit Atka is from July to August: highs of 53 °F to 55 °F, about 13 rainy days a month and 0 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 Atka (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).