Chefornak tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↓ falling · low 9:26 pm (0.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:00–7:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.1 ft · 41 °F moderate · 6.7 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 39 °F from the SW, gusts 15 · clear sky
- Sun 10:11 am–7:10 pm 8 h 59 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 7:08 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:08 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:30 am–12:20 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
- Coastal Flood Advisory: minor flooding along the shore at high tide. From 11:00 pm tomorrow to Sat 31, 7:00 am. NWS Anchorage AK
Today in Chefornak there are high tides at 3:25 am (5.5 ft) and 3:01 pm (3.0 ft) and low tides at 10:35 am and 9:26 pm. Tide coefficient 78. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:26 pm. The sun rises at 10:11 am and sets at 7:10 pm: 8 h 59 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:08 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:47 am to 5:47 am and from 4:19 pm to 6:19 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (6 mph). Clear sky, 39 °F.
Fishing in Chefornak today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 4:19–6:19 pm
- Minor period 6:38–7:38 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 7:10 pm, golden hour from 6:04 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.17 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (4.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 78 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:00 pm to 7:40 pm, combines a major period, moonrise, sunset, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with the 3:01 pm high tide, moonset and falling pressure, though with moderate wind. Also good from 8:40 pm to 9:30 pm, with the 9:26 pm low tide, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Beach day in Chefornak
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Low tide at 10:35 am: more sand
- Feels like 33 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.02 in)
- Fresh onshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 5.2 ft waves every 7 s; moderate rip current risk
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 41 °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 9:26 pm
Low tide at 10:35 am and 9:26 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:25 am and 3:01 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
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Tides in Chefornak
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:25 am 5.5 ft · coef. 76
- ▼ Low tide 10:35 am 1.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:01 pm 3.0 ft · coef. 78
- ▼ Next low tide 9:26 pm 0.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 13 min to low tide at 9:26 pm.
Tide coefficient 76 for the 3:25 am high tide and 78 for the 3:01 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.6 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 17 (6.4 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.7 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 31 (coefficient 83, 6.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 22 (coefficient 49, 3.6 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 | 10:11 am · 7:10 pm | High tide 3:25 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 10:35 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 3:01 pm · 3.0 ft | Low tide 9:26 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 78 | 90% | Major periods 3:47 am · 4:19 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 10:13 am · 7:07 pm | High tide 4:15 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 11:28 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 3:48 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 10:09 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 82 | 82% | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:24 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 10:16 am · 7:05 pm | High tide 5:07 am · 6.0 ft | Low tide 12:20 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 4:39 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 11:03 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 83 | 72% | Major periods 5:56 am · 6:27 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 10:18 am · 7:02 pm | High tide 6:01 am · 6.0 ft | Low tide 1:12 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 5:36 pm · 2.9 ft | — | Coef. 83 | 62% | Major periods 6:57 am · 7:26 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 9:21 am · 5:59 pm | Low tide 12:05 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 5:54 am · 5.9 ft | Low tide 1:03 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 5:36 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 82 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:54 am · 7:20 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 9:24 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 12:10 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 6:47 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 1:54 pm · 1.0 ft | High tide 6:40 pm · 3.1 ft | Coef. 80 | 39% | Major periods 7:46 am · 8:10 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 9:26 am · 5:54 pm | Low tide 1:19 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:40 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 2:46 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 7:48 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 78 | 29% | Major periods 8:34 am · 8:57 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 Chefornak station (NOAA), 0.2 mi from Chefornak. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Chefornak
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.1 ft
- Significant4.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 7.5 ft with a period of 8 s, from the south (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 39.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.7 °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 7:13 pm (local time).
Surf in Chefornak today
Surf today
Poor- 2.7–4.1 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.1 ft swell at 7 s from the south-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 2.7 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Light onshore wind (11 mph): a bit of chop
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:35 am)
- Light: First light 9:26 am · sunrise 10:11 am · sunset 7:10 pm · last light 7:55 pm
- Tide: high 3:25 am (5.5 ft), low 10:35 am (1.2 ft), high 3:01 pm (3.0 ft) and low 9:26 pm (-0.0 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 41.4 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 93 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 9:26 am to 10:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and onshore wind. 5:00 pm to 7:55 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Chefornak today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Some tidal current
- 5.2 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:25 am (3:10–3:40 am), low tide 10:35 am (10:20–10:50 am), high tide 3:01 pm (2:20–3:30 pm) and low tide 9:26 pm (8:30–10:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 4.1 ft at 8 s), rain (0.55 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 41.4 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:55 pm. Waning gibbous (90%), rising at 7:08 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current, waves and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, with slack water at high tide and the sun high, though with waves, moderate wind and 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Chefornak.
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Weather in Chefornak
Now in Chefornak
- Low / high
- 37 / 42 °F
- Rain
- 0.57 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 11%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 35 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 35
- 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 (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.99 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 | Overcast | Heavy drizzle | Light rain | Light rain | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 42° | 41° | 42° | 40° | 41° | 42° | 40° | 38° |
| Wind (mph) | 18 SSE | 21 SE | 24 SE | 11 WSW | 17 W | 15 WSW | 9 SW | 6 SSW |
| Gusts | 32 | 34 | 36 | 35 | 29 | 27 | 19 | 11 |
| Waves | 7.3 ft | 6.9 ft | 6.6 ft | 5.8 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.0 ft | 4.5 ft | 3.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.04 in | 0.08 in | 0.06 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 38° 6 SSW 3.7 ft
- 12:00 am 37° 6 SSE 3.2 ft
- 3:00 am 38° 8 SE 3.1 ft
- 6:00 am 38° 11 ESE 3.1 ft
- 9:00 am 38° 12 ESE 3.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 38° 13 SE 3.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 40° 16 SE 4.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 42° 15 S 4.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 37 / 42 °F | 23 mph SSW | 7.5 ft | 3:25 am · 3:01 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 37 / 42 °F | 16 mph SE | 5.1 ft | 4:15 am · 3:48 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 39 / 42 °F | 14 mph SSE | 5.2 ft | 5:07 am · 4:39 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 33 / 38 °F | 17 mph NNW | 4.5 ft | 6:01 am · 5:36 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 31 / 36 °F | 17 mph E | 4.0 ft | 5:54 am · 5:36 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 35 / 39 °F | 23 mph ESE | 6.9 ft | 6:47 am · 6:40 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 35 / 42 °F | 17 mph SSE | 3.8 ft | 7:40 am · 7:48 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 35 / 41 °F | 21 mph E | 3.8 ft | 8:33 am · 8:59 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 36 / 39 °F | 22 mph NE | 3.1 ft | 9:25 am · 10:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 37 / 41 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.7 ft | 10:15 am · 11:13 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 35 / 40 °F | 12 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 11:04 am | |
| Sun 8 | 32 / 35 °F | 15 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | 12:13 am · 11:54 am | |
| Mon 9 | 31 / 34 °F | 13 mph NNE | 1.7 ft | 1:06 am · 12:43 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 31 / 33 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.6 ft | 1:52 am · 1:30 pm |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 37° / 42° 5.1 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 39° / 42° 5.2 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 33° / 38° 4.5 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 31° / 36° 4.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light snow 35° / 39° 6.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 35° / 42° 3.8 ft
- Wed 4 Light snow 35° / 41° 3.8 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.9 °F; normal high: 36 °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 7:13 pm (local time).
The sun in Chefornak
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 8:37 am
- Full dark 8:44 pm
- Civil dawn 9:26 am
- Civil dusk 7:55 pm
- Solar noon 2:41 pm (17° high)
- Daylight 8 h 59 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:04 pm
- Full dark 8:44 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,348,732 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Chefornak
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,428 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 3:47–5:47 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 4:19–6:19 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 2:57–3:57 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:38–7:38 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 Chefornak
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Chefornak.
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Tides near ChefornakTides nearby
All places in Alaska, A to Z (305) →Chefornak at a glance
- Town or city of about 441 people. Coordinates: 60.160° N, 164.266° W.
- It is 490 mi west of Anchorage, the main place in Alaska. The sun rises 53 min later and sets 62 min later than in Anchorage.
- The nearest tide station, Chefornak, is 0.2 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about ChefornakQuestions
What time is high tide today in Chefornak?
Today in Chefornak there are high tides at 3:25 am (5.5 ft) and 3:01 pm (3.0 ft) and low tides at 10:35 am and 9:26 pm. Tide coefficient 78.
What time is sunset today in Chefornak?
At 7:10 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:55 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Chefornak?
At 10:13 am. First light comes at 8:39 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 3:47–5:47 am, Minor 2:57–3:57 pm, Major 4:19–6:19 pm, Minor 6:38–7:38 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Chefornak?
Light rain, from 37 °F to 42 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (6 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Chefornak?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.1 ft waves with a period of 6.7 s from the southwest. The water is 41.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Chefornak?
The best time to visit Chefornak is from June to July: highs of 57 °F to 60 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 4 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 Chefornak (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).