Kotzebue tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 10:15 pm (0.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:50–6:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.3 ft · 35 °F slight · 3.4 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 18 mph · 36 °F from the ESE, gusts 28 · light snow
- Sun 10:39 am–6:29 pm 7 h 50 min of daylight
- Moon 90% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 11:30 am–2:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 5:00 pm today. NWS Fairbanks AK
Today in Kotzebue there are high tides at 10:09 am (0.4 ft) and 10:15 pm (0.8 ft) and low tides at 5:13 am and 3:19 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:15 pm. The sun rises at 10:39 am and sets at 6:29 pm: 7 h 50 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 3:40 am to 5:40 am and from 4:12 pm to 6:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.3 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the east-southeast (18 mph). Light snow, 36 °F.
Fishing in Kotzebue today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 4:12–6:12 pm
- Sunset at 6:29 pm, golden hour from 4:49 pm
- Pressure dropping fast (−0.63 inHg in 24 h): bad weather on the way, fresh cross-shore wind (19 mph) and some swell (2.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:50 pm to 6:10 pm, combines a major period, sunset and some swell, though with fresh wind. Also worth a try from 3:40 am to 5:40 am, with a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind.
The tide barely moves in Kotzebue, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Kotzebue
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.3 ft waves
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 26 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.27 in)
- Fresh offshore wind (20 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 35 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.3 ft
2.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 35 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 20 mph
Fresh offshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Kotzebue has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
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 Kotzebue
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Kotzebue.
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Tides in Kotzebue
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:13 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:09 am 0.4 ft
- ▼ Low tide 3:19 pm 0.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:15 pm 0.8 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 20 min to high tide at 10:15 pm.
In Kotzebue the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.8 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 16 (0.9 ft) and the lowest, on January 7 (-0.1 ft).
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 and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 10:39 am · 6:29 pm | Low tide 5:13 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 10:09 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 3:19 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:15 pm · 0.8 ft | 90% | Major periods 3:40 am · 4:12 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 10:42 am · 6:25 pm | Low tide 5:58 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 10:52 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 3:44 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:50 pm · 0.8 ft | 82% | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:17 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 10:46 am · 6:21 pm | Low tide 6:40 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:50 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 4:21 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:32 pm · 0.8 ft | 72% | Major periods 5:49 am · 6:20 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 10:50 am · 6:17 pm | Low tide 7:20 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 12:57 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 5:20 pm · 0.2 ft | — | 62% | Major periods 6:50 am · 7:19 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 9:54 am · 5:13 pm | High tide 12:22 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 7:01 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 12:58 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 5:46 pm · 0.3 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 6:47 am · 7:14 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 9:58 am · 5:09 pm | High tide 12:14 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 7:50 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 2:04 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 7:08 pm · 0.3 ft | 39% | Major periods 7:39 am · 8:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 10:02 am · 5:05 pm | High tide 1:06 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 8:56 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 3:16 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 9:40 pm · 0.3 ft | 29% | Major periods 8:27 am · 8:50 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 Kotzebue station (NOAA), 0.5 mi from Kotzebue. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Kotzebue
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 Saturday 31: 3.8 ft with a period of 5 s, from the northwest (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 33.2 °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 3:55 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station KOZA2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Kotzebue today
Surf today
Poor- 0.8–1.2 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 0.4 ft swell at 4 s from the south-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 2.2 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Fresh offshore wind (19 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 9:39 am · sunrise 10:39 am · sunset 6:29 pm · last light 7:28 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 35.2 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 9 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, has light offshore wind, though with small waves, a short-period swell 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 Kotzebue today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 0.3 ft swell at 4 s from the south-southwest: barely any surge
- Fresh offshore wind (20 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (0.34 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 35.2 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:28 pm. Waning gibbous (90%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, combines little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with fresh wind.
In Kotzebue the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
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 Kotzebue.
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Weather in Kotzebue
Now in Kotzebue
- Low / high
- 35 / 38 °F
- Rain
- 0.60 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 95%
- Dew pointDew point
- 35 °F
- Visibility
- 0.0 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 31
- 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 (−0.15 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.52 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light snow | Light rain | Drizzle |
| Temperature | 38° | 38° | 38° | 37° | 36° | 36° | 37° | 36° |
| Wind (mph) | 19 SSE | 17 SSE | 18 SE | 18 SE | 20 ESE | 19 ESE | 19 SE | 17 WSW |
| Gusts | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 34 |
| Waves | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.02 in | 0.04 in | 0.07 in | 0.03 in |
- 3:00 pm 36° 19 ESE 2.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 37° 19 SE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 36° 17 WSW 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 35° 19 SW 2.7 ft
- 3:00 am 35° 18 SSW 2.8 ft
- 6:00 am 35° 14 SSW 2.4 ft
- 9:00 am 35° 12 S 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 35° 10 SSE 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 35 / 38 °F | 23 mph SE | 2.6 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 32 / 36 °F | 19 mph SSE | 2.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 33 / 37 °F | 16 mph SE | 1.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 29 / 33 °F | 14 mph NW | 3.8 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 21 / 28 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.7 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 19 / 31 °F | 19 mph E | 2.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 31 / 32 °F | 22 mph E | 2.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 32 / 33 °F | 17 mph E | 1.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 26 / 32 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 24 / 25 °F | 11 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 23 / 27 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 20 / 26 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 18 / 22 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 15 / 19 °F | 6 mph N | 1.0 ft |
- Thu 29 Snow 32° / 36° 2.8 ft
- Fri 30 Snow 33° / 37° 1.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 29° / 33° 3.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light snow 21° / 28° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 19° / 31° 2.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 31° / 32° 2.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light snow 32° / 33° 1.7 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+8.9 °F; normal high: 30 °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 3:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Kotzebue
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 8:36 am
- Full dark 8:31 pm
- Civil dawn 9:39 am
- Civil dusk 7:28 pm
- Solar noon 2:34 pm (10° high)
- Daylight 7 h 50 min (−8 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:49 pm
- Full dark 8:31 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,348,845 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kotzebue
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,428 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 3:40–5:40 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 4:12–6:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high 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 Kotzebue
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 20 ft deep.
From the shoreline (750 ft from Kotzebue) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep2.2 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 2.2 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
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 KotzebueTides nearby
All places in Alaska, A to Z (305) →Kotzebue at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,277 people. Coordinates: 66.898° N, 162.598° W.
- It is 547 mi northwest of Anchorage, the main place in Alaska. The sun rises 81 min later and sets 20 min later than in Anchorage.
- The nearest tide station, Kotzebue, is 0.5 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about KotzebueQuestions
What time is sunset today in Kotzebue?
At 6:29 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:28 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kotzebue?
At 10:42 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 3:40–5:40 am, Major 4:12–6:12 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Kotzebue?
Light snow, from 35 °F to 38 °F, with a fresh breeze from the east-southeast (18 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kotzebue?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 3.4 s from the southeast. The water is 35.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kotzebue?
The best time to visit Kotzebue is in July: highs of 63 °F, about 8 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 Kotzebue (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).