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Today in Chignik there are high tides at 4:46 am (8.0 ft) and 4:07 pm (10.5 ft) and low tides at 10:04 am and 11:06 pm. Tide coefficient 97. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:07 pm. The sun rises at 9:34 am and sets at 7:00 pm: 9 h 26 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:39 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:23 am to 5:23 am and from 3:55 pm to 5:55 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.9 ft waves. There's a light air from the west (2 mph). Light rain, 49 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Chignik today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: high
9
Great day · 9 out of 10 3:50–5:10 pm Also 3:50–5:20 am and 9:00–10:30 am
  • High tide at 4:07 pm, coefficient 94
  • Major period 3:55–5:55 pm
  • Pressure dropping fast (−0.40 inHg in 24 h): bad weather on the way, light onshore wind (5 mph) and some swell (2.7 ft waves) to stir the water
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
  • Highest tide coefficient today: 97 (spring tides)
  • A minor period lines up with sunset

Your day at a glance

The best window, 3:50 pm to 5:10 pm, combines the 4:07 pm high tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 3:50 am to 5:20 am, with the 4:46 am high tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, with the 10:04 am low tide, sunrise and some swell, though with moderate wind.

Species with the most records nearby: coho salmon, Pacific halibut, Chinook salmon and lingcod. What you can catch

How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Chignik

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

0
Not a beach day · 0 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • Calm for swimming: 3.2 ft waves
  • Low tide at 10:04 am: more sand
  • Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
  • Feels like 48 °F: chilly for the beach
  • Rain (0.60 in)
  • Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 3.2 ft

    3.2 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 0 · SPF 15

    Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.

  • Wind 13 mph

    Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.

  • Tide & sand 11:06 pm

    Low tide at 10:04 am and 11:06 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:46 am and 4:07 pm. Coefficient 97 (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 Chignik

We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Chignik.

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Tides

Tides in Chignik

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Today's high and low tides

  • ▲ High tide 4:46 am 8.0 ft · coef. 97
  • ▼ Low tide 10:04 am 2.7 ft
  • ▼ Low tide 11:06 pm -1.9 ft

↑ Rising The tide is rising. 23 min to high tide at 4:07 pm.

Tide coefficient 97 for the 4:46 am high tide and 94 for the 4:07 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 12.4 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 24 (11.0 ft) and the lowest, on December 24 (-2.7 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 came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 99, 12.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 29, 5.1 ft).

Tide and solunar table · this week

Day Sun Tide 1Tide 2Tide 3Tide 4 Coef. Moon Major periods Activity
Today, Wed 28 9:34 am · 7:00 pm High tide 4:46 am · 8.0 ft Low tide 10:04 am · 2.7 ft High tide 4:07 pm · 10.5 ft Low tide 11:06 pm · -1.9 ft Coef. 97 90% Major periods 3:23 am · 3:55 pm High
Thu 29 9:36 am · 6:58 pm High tide 5:36 am · 7.6 ft Low tide 10:44 am · 3.2 ft High tide 4:49 pm · 10.2 ft Low tide 11:56 pm · -1.5 ft Coef. 89 82% Major periods 4:27 am · 5:00 pm High
Fri 30 9:38 am · 6:56 pm High tide 6:30 am · 7.1 ft Low tide 11:30 am · 3.6 ft High tide 5:39 pm · 9.6 ft — Coef. 78 72% Major periods 5:32 am · 6:03 pm Medium
Sat 31 9:40 am · 6:53 pm Low tide 12:51 am · -0.8 ft High tide 7:30 am · 6.7 ft Low tide 12:29 pm · 4.1 ft High tide 6:37 pm · 8.8 ft Coef. 65 62% Major periods 6:33 am · 7:02 pm Medium
Sun 1 8:42 am · 5:51 pm Low tide 1:54 am · 0.0 ft High tide 7:40 am · 6.5 ft Low tide 12:52 pm · 4.3 ft High tide 6:50 pm · 7.9 ft Coef. 54 Last quarter Major periods 6:30 am · 6:56 pm Medium
Mon 2 8:45 am · 5:49 pm Low tide 2:10 am · 0.6 ft High tide 8:55 am · 6.8 ft Low tide 2:44 pm · 4.0 ft High tide 8:21 pm · 7.3 ft Coef. 50 39% Major periods 7:22 am · 7:46 pm Medium
Tue 3 8:47 am · 5:47 pm Low tide 3:24 am · 1.1 ft High tide 9:58 am · 7.3 ft Low tide 4:12 pm · 3.1 ft High tide 9:50 pm · 7.1 ft Coef. 57 29% Major periods 8:09 am · 8:32 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

A · Official station

Tides from the Chignik station (NOAA), 0.2 mi from Chignik. Times and heights are its predictions.

Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)

How we calculate the tide

Sea and waves

The sea at Chignik

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · light breeze, Beaufort 2
Waves 2.9 ft · 6.0 s from the southeast (143°)
Swell 2.7 ft · 5.0 s from the southeast
Current 0.3 mph toward the SE

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common1.4 ft
  • Significant2.9 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest5.9 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.9 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 2 mph W · gusts 14
Offshore (21 mi S)Offshore 4 mph S · gusts 15

Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.

Cross-shore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 4.7 ft with a period of 5 s, from the southeast (moderate).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now46.2 °F
Today 45.7–46.2 °F air: 42 / 50 °F
Satellite (yesterday) 46.0 °F measured 0.4 mi away

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 3:44 pm (local time).

Diving

Diving in Chignik today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: fair
8
Good day · 8 out of 10 3:10–4:50 pm Also 9:30–10:40 am
  • Slack water around high tide (4:07 pm): little current from 3:50 pm to 4:30 pm
  • 2.8 ft swell at 5 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
  • Almost no wind
  • 0.3 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 2.8 ft 5 s · from the SE
Likely visibility Fair Snorkeling: fair
Water and suit 45.7 °F Drysuit
Current 0.3 mph toward the SE
  • Slack water today: high tide 4:46 am (4:30–5:10 am), low tide 10:04 am (9:40–10:30 am), high tide 4:07 pm (3:50–4:30 pm) and low tide 11:06 pm (10:50–11:21 pm)
  • Likely visibility: fair. Rain (1.02 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 45.7 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
  • Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 7:39 pm. Waning gibbous (90%), rising at 7:39 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 3:10 pm to 4:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 9:30 am to 10:40 am, with 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.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Chignik.

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Weather

Weather in Chignik

14-day weather

Now in Chignik

Now 49 °F Light rain · feels like 48 °F · 42 / 50 °F
Low / high
42 / 50 °F
Rain
1.61 in · 100%
Clouds
100%
Humidity
98%
Dew pointDew point
49 °F
Visibility
0.7 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Good · 29
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: −1.00 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 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky Light drizzleLight drizzleRainRainRainLight rainLight drizzleOvercast
Temperature 45°46°47°48°49°50°46°43°
Wind (mph) 13 SSE15 SSE16 SSE15 SSE12 S3 SSW8 NW7 NW
Gusts 3237414139192019
Waves 2.0 ft2.5 ft3.0 ft3.2 ft3.2 ft3.0 ft2.5 ft2.2 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.01 in0.13 in0.14 in0.15 in0.09 in0.01 in0.00 in
  • 3:00 pm 50° 3 SSW 3.0 ft
  • 6:00 pm 46° 8 NW 2.5 ft
  • 9:00 pm 43° 7 NW 2.2 ft
  • 12:00 am 42° 5 WNW 2.0 ft
  • 3:00 am 42° 4 WSW 1.8 ft
  • 6:00 am 42° 4 SSW 1.8 ft
  • 9:00 am 44° 7 S 2.0 ft
  • 12:00 pm 45° 15 S 3.0 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave High tides
Today · 28 Rain 42 / 50 °F 16 mph SSE 3.2 ft 4:46 am · 4:07 pm
Thu 29 Heavy drizzle 42 / 48 °F 18 mph S 3.6 ft 5:36 am · 4:49 pm
Fri 30 Drizzle 39 / 45 °F 14 mph SSW 2.8 ft 6:30 am · 5:39 pm
Sat 31 Light drizzle 36 / 43 °F 16 mph NW 2.1 ft 7:30 am · 6:37 pm
Sun 1 Light drizzle 35 / 40 °F 17 mph W 2.8 ft 7:40 am · 6:50 pm
Mon 2 Rain 40 / 47 °F 20 mph SSE 4.7 ft 8:55 am · 8:21 pm
Tue 3 Light drizzle 34 / 46 °F 8 mph SSW 2.6 ft 9:58 am · 9:50 pm
Wed 4 Light rain 32 / 44 °F 24 mph SSE 6.2 ft 10:48 am · 11:07 pm
Thu 5 Heavy drizzle 38 / 43 °F 16 mph SE 4.1 ft 11:30 am
Fri 6 Drizzle 37 / 42 °F 11 mph SSE 9.3 ft 12:11 am · 12:08 pm
Sat 7 Drizzle 38 / 44 °F 13 mph NNE 9.1 ft 1:03 am · 12:42 pm
Sun 8 Heavy drizzle 36 / 45 °F 14 mph N 8.2 ft 1:45 am · 1:16 pm
Mon 9 Heavy drizzle 37 / 44 °F 17 mph ENE 9.4 ft 2:24 am · 1:47 pm
Tue 10 Light drizzle 35 / 39 °F 20 mph WNW 4.1 ft 3:02 am · 2:19 pm
  • Thu 29 Heavy drizzle 42° / 48° 3.6 ft
  • Fri 30 Drizzle 39° / 45° 2.8 ft
  • Sat 31 Light drizzle 36° / 43° 2.1 ft
  • Sun 1 Light drizzle 35° / 40° 2.8 ft
  • Mon 2 Rain 40° / 47° 4.7 ft
  • Tue 3 Light drizzle 34° / 46° 2.6 ft
  • Wed 4 Light rain 32° / 44° 6.2 ft
See all 14 days →

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 on Saturday 31. See the models →
  • Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
  • Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.9 °F; normal high: 43 °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 3:44 pm (local time).

Sun

The sun in Chignik

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 9:34 am in the ESE (113°)ESE
Sets 7:00 pm in the WSW (247°)WSW
  • First light 8:10 am
  • Full dark 8:24 pm
  • Civil dawn 8:54 am
  • Civil dusk 7:39 pm
  • Solar noon 2:17 pm (20° high)
  • Daylight 9 h 26 min (−4 min)
  • Evening golden hour 6:04 pm
  • Full dark 8:24 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour9:34–10:30 am
Evening golden hour6:04–7:00 pm
Chignik

Today the sun is 92,349,128 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Chignik

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 90% 90% illuminated · 18.2 days old New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 10:03 pm
Rises 7:39 pm in the NE (34°)NE
Sets 3:19 pm tomorrow · in the NNW (327°) · set at 2:07 pm
Transit 4:23 am overhead
Visible 19 h 40 min from 7:39 pm to 3:19 pm

Today the moon is 226,428 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: high
  • 3:23–5:23 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 3:55–5:55 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 1:37–2:37 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 7:09–8:09 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.

Place

Where to fish in Chignik

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Chignik at a glance

  • Town or city of about 87 people. Coordinates: 56.294° N, 158.404° W.
  • It is 456 mi southwest of Anchorage, the main place in Alaska. The sun rises 16 min later and sets 52 min later than in Anchorage.
  • The nearest tide station, Chignik, is 0.2 mi to the northeast.
  • Its coast faces north.

Questions about ChignikQuestions

What time is high tide today in Chignik?

Today in Chignik there are high tides at 4:46 am (8.0 ft) and 4:07 pm (10.5 ft) and low tides at 10:04 am and 11:06 pm. Tide coefficient 97.

What time is sunset today in Chignik?

At 7:00 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:39 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Chignik?

At 9:36 am. First light comes at 8:12 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 3:23–5:23 am, Minor 1:37–2:37 pm, Major 3:55–5:55 pm, Minor 7:09–8:09 pm. Today's activity is high.

What's the weather like today in Chignik?

Rain, from 42 °F to 50 °F, with a light air from the west (2 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Chignik?

Slight (Douglas 3): 2.9 ft waves with a period of 6.0 s from the southeast. The water is 46.2 °F.

When is the best time to visit Chignik?

The best time to visit Chignik is from July to August: highs of 59 °F, about 13 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 Chignik (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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