Kodiak tides today
- Tide now 7.3 ft ↑ rising · high 3:34 pm (10.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:30–4:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 46 °F slight · 4.0 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 19 mph · 44 °F from the S, gusts 31 · overcast
- Sun 9:15 am–6:31 pm 9 h 17 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 6:57 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:57 pm
- Best time to dive 2:50–4:10 pm good day · 8/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. From 5:00 am tomorrow to 5:00 pm tomorrow. NWS Anchorage AK
Today in Kodiak there are high tides at 4:05 am (7.8 ft) and 3:34 pm (10.8 ft) and low tides at 9:24 am and 10:26 pm. Tide coefficient 94. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:34 pm. The sun rises at 9:15 am and sets at 6:31 pm: 9 h 17 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:57 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:58 am to 4:58 am and from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the south (19 mph). Overcast, 44 °F.
Fishing in Kodiak today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 3:34 pm, coefficient 92
- Major period 3:30–5:30 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.26 inHg in 24 h), fresh cross-shore wind (19 mph) and some swell (2.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 94 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, combines the 3:34 pm high tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with fresh wind. Also worth a try from 8:20 am to 10:10 am, with the 9:24 am low tide, sunrise and falling pressure, though with moderate wind. Also good from 3:10 am to 5:00 am, with the 4:05 am high tide and a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: Chinook salmon, Pacific halibut, lingcod and coho salmon. What you can catch
Beach day in Kodiak
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves
- Low tide at 9:24 am: more sand
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Feels like 35 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.02 in)
- Fresh cross-shore wind (19 mph): blowing sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.4 ft
2.4 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 19 mph
Fresh cross-shore wind (19 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 10:26 pm
Low tide at 9:24 am and 10:26 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:05 am and 3:34 pm. Coefficient 94 (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 Kodiak
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- Buskin Beach 3.5 mi · SW
- Jewel Beach 4.9 mi · SW
- 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 Kodiak
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:05 am 7.8 ft · coef. 94
- ▼ Low tide 9:24 am 2.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 3:34 pm 10.8 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 10:26 pm -1.4 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 42 min to high tide at 3:34 pm.
Tide coefficient 94 for the 4:05 am high tide and 92 for the 3:34 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 12.3 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 (11.4 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-2.6 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 27 (coefficient 97, 12.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 30, 5.2 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 | 9:15 am · 6:31 pm | High tide 4:05 am · 7.8 ft | Low tide 9:24 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 3:34 pm · 10.8 ft | Low tide 10:26 pm · -1.4 ft | Coef. 94 | 90% | Major periods 2:58 am · 3:30 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 9:17 am · 6:29 pm | High tide 4:55 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 10:07 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 4:18 pm · 10.5 ft | Low tide 11:16 pm · -1.0 ft | Coef. 88 | 82% | Major periods 4:02 am · 4:35 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 9:19 am · 6:26 pm | High tide 5:50 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 10:55 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 5:08 pm · 9.9 ft | — | Coef. 78 | 72% | Major periods 5:07 am · 5:38 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 9:21 am · 6:24 pm | Low tide 12:12 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 6:54 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 11:54 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 6:08 pm · 9.1 ft | Coef. 66 | 62% | Major periods 6:08 am · 6:37 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:24 am · 5:22 pm | Low tide 1:15 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:08 am · 6.6 ft | Low tide 12:10 pm · 3.8 ft | High tide 6:20 pm · 8.2 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:05 am · 6:31 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:26 am · 5:19 pm | Low tide 1:28 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 8:25 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 1:48 pm · 3.6 ft | High tide 7:48 pm · 7.5 ft | Coef. 54 | 39% | Major periods 6:57 am · 7:21 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:28 am · 5:17 pm | Low tide 2:42 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 9:29 am · 7.3 ft | Low tide 3:25 pm · 2.8 ft | High tide 9:18 pm · 7.2 ft | Coef. 60 | 29% | Major periods 7:45 am · 8:08 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 Kodiak station (NOAA), 0.9 mi from Kodiak. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Kodiak reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Kodiak
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 5.4 ft with a period of 7 s, from the southeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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 12:52 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station KGXA2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Kodiak today
Surf today
Poor- 0.9–1.4 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 0.7 ft swell at 9 s from the south-southeast, a bit short
- 1.4 ft wind swell at 2 s: messy waves
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 3:34 pm)
- Light: First light 8:33 am · sunrise 9:15 am · sunset 6:31 pm · last light 7:12 pm
- Tide: high 4:05 am (7.8 ft), low 9:24 am (2.2 ft), high 3:34 pm (10.8 ft) and low 10:26 pm (-1.4 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 45.7 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 9 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, has light offshore wind, though with small waves and wind 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 Kodiak today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (9:24 am): little current from 9:00 am to 9:50 am
- 0.7 ft swell at 9 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.2 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 4:05 am (3:40–4:30 am), low tide 9:24 am (9:00–9:50 am), high tide 3:34 pm (3:10–3:50 pm) and low tide 10:26 pm (10:10–10:50 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 45.7 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:12 pm. Waning gibbous (90%), rising at 6:57 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:10 am to 10:20 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell and weak current, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 2:50 pm to 4:10 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with fresh 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
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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
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation.
Weather in Kodiak
Now in Kodiak
- Low / high
- 42 / 46 °F
- Rain
- 0.09 in · 96%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 40 °F
- Visibility
- 7.9 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 27
- 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 (−0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −1.02 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 43° | 43° | 42° | 42° | 43° | 44° | 45° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 S | 4 SSE | 8 S | 13 S | 18 S | 19 S | 16 SSE | 16 SSE |
| Gusts | 4 | 8 | 14 | 21 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 29 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.4 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in |
- 12:00 pm 43° 18 S 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 44° 19 S 2.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 45° 16 SSE 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 46° 16 SSE 2.5 ft
- 12:00 am 46° 15 SSE 2.7 ft
- 3:00 am 47° 14 SSE 2.7 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 15 SSE 3.0 ft
- 9:00 am 48° 15 SSE 3.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 42 / 46 °F | 19 mph S | 2.6 ft | 4:05 am · 3:34 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 46 / 49 °F | 22 mph SSE | 4.1 ft | 4:55 am · 4:18 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 44 / 48 °F | 21 mph S | 4.4 ft | 5:50 am · 5:08 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 43 / 45 °F | 11 mph SSE | 3.0 ft | 6:54 am · 6:08 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 41 / 45 °F | 8 mph NNW | 2.5 ft | 7:08 am · 6:20 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 46 °F | 31 mph SE | 5.4 ft | 8:25 am · 7:48 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 38 / 47 °F | 15 mph S | 3.7 ft | 9:29 am · 9:18 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 36 / 44 °F | 26 mph SSE | 5.4 ft | 10:18 am · 10:33 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 43 / 45 °F | 32 mph SE | 6.7 ft | 10:59 am · 11:34 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 40 / 45 °F | 17 mph SSE | 7.7 ft | 11:35 am | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 46 °F | 29 mph ENE | 15 ft | 12:26 am · 12:08 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 43 / 45 °F | 24 mph ESE | 13 ft | 1:11 am · 12:40 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 43 / 44 °F | 13 mph E | 8.4 ft | 1:52 am · 1:11 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 38 / 42 °F | 19 mph NW | 7.8 ft | 2:30 am · 1:42 pm |
- Thu 29 Light rain 46° / 49° 4.1 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 44° / 48° 4.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 43° / 45° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 41° / 45° 2.5 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 42° / 46° 5.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 38° / 47° 3.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 36° / 44° 5.4 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 today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer, a bit wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 Kodiak
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:47 am
- Full dark 7:58 pm
- Civil dawn 8:33 am
- Civil dusk 7:12 pm
- Solar noon 1:53 pm (19° high)
- Daylight 9 h 17 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:32 pm
- Full dark 7:58 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,349,534 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kodiak
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,428 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:58–4:58 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:30–5:30 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 1:29–2:29 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:27–7:27 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 Kodiak
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Pier 1 0.1 mi
- Snow Dump Pier 0.2 mi
- North Pacific Fuel 0.8 mi
- Pier 2 0.9 mi
- Pier 3 1.2 mi
- St Paul's Breakwater 0.3 mi
- Jetty 1.0 mi
- St Paul Boat Ramp 0.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- St. Paul Harbor 0.2 mi
- Kodiak Marine Supply 0.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.6 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.65 mi.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Kodiak) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.6 mi
- 33 ft deep0.65 mi
- 66 ft deep0.95 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.6 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.65 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves). There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 2.2 mi out. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near KodiakTides nearby
- Inner Anchorage0.1 mi
- Inner Kodiak Harbor0.6 mi
- Finny Beach4.9 mi
- Ouzinkie9.9 mi
- Chiniak13 mi
- Port Wakefield (Kodiak Island Borough)17 mi
- Port Lions18 mi
- Port Bailey26 mi
- Port Wakefield30 mi
- Port O'Brien34 mi
Kodiak at a glance
- Town or city of about 6,253 people. Coordinates: 57.789° N, 152.405° W.
- It is 253 mi south of Anchorage, the main place in Alaska. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 23 min later than in Anchorage.
- The nearest tide station, Kodiak, is 0.9 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Inner Anchorage (0.1 mi), Inner Kodiak Harbor (0.6 mi), Erskine Dock (historical) (0.8 mi), Finny Beach (4.9 mi).
Questions about KodiakQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kodiak?
Today in Kodiak there are high tides at 4:05 am (7.8 ft) and 3:34 pm (10.8 ft) and low tides at 9:24 am and 10:26 pm. Tide coefficient 94.
What time is sunset today in Kodiak?
At 6:31 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:12 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kodiak?
At 9:17 am. First light comes at 7:49 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 2:58–4:58 am, Minor 1:29–2:29 pm, Major 3:30–5:30 pm, Minor 6:27–7:27 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Kodiak?
Light drizzle, from 42 °F to 46 °F, with a fresh breeze from the south (19 mph) and a 96% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kodiak?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 4.0 s from the south-southeast. The water is 45.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kodiak?
The best time to visit Kodiak is from July to August: highs of 61 °F to 62 °F, about 11 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 Kodiak (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).