Nome tides today
- Tide now -0.3 ft ↑ rising · high 7:54 pm (0.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:50–7:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.4 ft · 40 °F moderate · 5.9 s from the south
- Wind · air 7 mph · 38 °F from the S, gusts 30 · light rain
- Sun 10:35 am–6:54 pm 8 h 19 min of daylight
- Moon 90% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 1:30–2:20 pm fair day · 4/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 5:00 pm today. NWS Fairbanks AK
Today in Nome there are high tides at 5:41 am (1.0 ft) and 7:54 pm (0.9 ft) and low tides at 12:02 am and 12:53 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 7:54 pm. The sun rises at 10:35 am and sets at 6:54 pm: 8 h 19 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 3:52 am to 5:52 am and from 4:24 pm to 6:24 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (7 mph). Light rain, 38 °F.
Fishing in Nome today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:41 am, coefficient 84
- Major period 3:52–5:52 am
- Falling pressure (−0.22 inHg in 24 h), fresh onshore wind (20 mph) and 6.2 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:40 am to 5:50 am, combines the 5:41 am high tide, a major period and falling pressure, though with fresh wind. Also worth a try from 6:50 pm to 7:50 pm, with the 7:54 pm high tide and sunset, though with fresh wind. Also worth a try from 11:50 am to 1:50 pm, with the 12:53 pm low tide and sunrise, though with moderate wind.
Beach day in Nome
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 12:53 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (98% cloud cover)
- Feels like 32 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.28 in)
- Strong cross-shore wind (24 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 5.6 ft waves every 6 s
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.6 ft
5.6 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 40 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 24 mph
Strong cross-shore wind (24 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 12:02 am
Low tide at 12:02 am and 12:53 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:41 am and 7:54 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
Beaches near Nome
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Tides in Nome
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:02 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:41 am 1.0 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 12:53 pm -0.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 7:54 pm 0.9 ft · coef. 85
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 2 min to high tide at 7:54 pm.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 5:41 am high tide and 85 for the 7:54 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.4 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 July 20 (2.1 ft) and the lowest, on April 22 (-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 came from October 9 to 11 (coefficient 94, 1.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 35, 0.9 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 | 10:35 am · 6:54 pm | Low tide 12:02 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 5:41 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 12:53 pm · -0.4 ft | High tide 7:54 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 85 | 90% | Major periods 3:52 am · 4:24 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 10:38 am · 6:51 pm | Low tide 12:45 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:14 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 1:41 pm · -0.5 ft | High tide 8:51 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 85 | 82% | Major periods 4:57 am · 5:29 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 10:42 am · 6:48 pm | Low tide 1:32 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 6:58 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 2:37 pm · -0.5 ft | High tide 9:52 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 84 | 72% | Major periods 6:01 am · 6:32 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 10:45 am · 6:44 pm | Low tide 2:25 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 7:56 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 3:42 pm · -0.5 ft | High tide 10:52 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 82 | 62% | Major periods 7:02 am · 7:31 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 9:48 am · 5:41 pm | Low tide 2:29 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 8:21 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 3:48 pm · -0.5 ft | High tide 10:51 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 80 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:59 am · 7:25 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 9:52 am · 5:38 pm | Low tide 3:39 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 9:43 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 4:53 pm · -0.5 ft | High tide 11:56 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 81 | 39% | Major periods 7:51 am · 8:15 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 9:55 am · 5:34 pm | Low tide 4:49 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:55 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 5:57 pm · -0.4 ft | — | Coef. 83 | 29% | Major periods 8:38 am · 9:01 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 Nome station (NOAA), 1.1 mi from Nome. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Nome
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.7 ft
- Significant5.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces south 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: 6.7 ft with a period of 7 s, from the south (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.6 °F less yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
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 39.0 °F by Tuesday 3.
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 1:52 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station NMTA2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Nome today
Surf today
Poor- 3.0–4.6 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.2 ft swell at 5 s from the south, short: weak, messy waves
- 3.6 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Light onshore wind (6 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 7:54 pm)
- Light: First light 9:42 am · sunrise 10:35 am · sunset 6:54 pm · last light 7:47 pm
- Tide: low 12:02 am (0.3 ft), high 5:41 am (1.0 ft), low 12:53 pm (-0.4 ft) and high 7:54 pm (0.9 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 40.3 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 89 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, has a good size, though with a short-period swell and wind swell. 10:00 am to 11:00 am can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and cross-shore wind.
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 Nome today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (12:53 pm): little current from 12:38 pm to 1:10 pm
- 5.4 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph)
- 0.8 mph current toward the northwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:02 am (11:40 pm–12:20 am), high tide 5:41 am (4:50–6:10 am), low tide 12:53 pm (12:38–1:10 pm) and high tide 7:54 pm (7:39–8:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 3.5 ft at 8 s), rain (1.05 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 40.3 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:47 pm. Waning gibbous (90%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 1:10 pm, combines slack water at low 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 Nome.
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Weather in Nome
Now in Nome
- Low / high
- 35 / 40 °F
- Rain
- 1.00 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 96%
- Dew pointDew point
- 36 °F
- Visibility
- 0.2 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 30
- 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 (−0.12 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.50 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 | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Snow | Snow | Light rain | Light snow | Snow |
| Temperature | 40° | 40° | 40° | 37° | 38° | 36° | 37° | 38° |
| Wind (mph) | 20 SSE | 19 SSE | 20 SE | 21 ESE | 18 SE | 13 W | 23 W | 22 SW |
| Gusts | 33 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 36 | 37 |
| Waves | 6.7 ft | 6.4 ft | 6.1 ft | 6.0 ft | 5.6 ft | 5.3 ft | 5.7 ft | 5.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.08 in | 0.10 in | 0.05 in | 0.02 in | 0.03 in |
- 3:00 pm 36° 13 W 5.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 37° 23 W 5.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 38° 22 SW 5.6 ft
- 12:00 am 37° 18 SW 5.4 ft
- 3:00 am 38° 14 SSW 5.2 ft
- 6:00 am 38° 14 S 4.8 ft
- 9:00 am 37° 13 SE 4.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 36° 17 ESE 4.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 35 / 40 °F | 24 mph S | 6.7 ft | 5:41 am · 7:54 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 34 / 38 °F | 18 mph ESE | 5.5 ft | 6:14 am · 8:51 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 34 / 40 °F | 17 mph E | 2.9 ft | 6:58 am · 9:52 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 24 / 34 °F | 16 mph NNW | 2.9 ft | 7:56 am · 10:52 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 17 / 29 °F | 18 mph NE | 3.1 ft | 8:21 am · 10:51 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 26 / 37 °F | 26 mph E | 5.9 ft | 9:43 am · 11:56 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 36 / 39 °F | 28 mph ESE | 5.4 ft | 10:55 am | |
| Wed 4 | 35 / 37 °F | 15 mph E | 5.0 ft | 1:01 am · 12:10 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 32 / 34 °F | 18 mph NNE | 3.8 ft | 1:53 am · 1:24 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 29 / 32 °F | 17 mph NNE | 2.9 ft | 2:34 am · 2:30 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 29 / 35 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 3:08 am · 3:37 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 23 / 28 °F | 11 mph NNE | 1.1 ft | 3:36 am · 4:48 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 16 / 24 °F | 11 mph N | 1.1 ft | 4:00 am · 5:49 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 16 / 22 °F | 10 mph N | 1.0 ft | 4:21 am · 6:41 pm |
- Thu 29 Snow 34° / 38° 5.5 ft
- Fri 30 Snow 34° / 40° 2.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light snow 24° / 34° 2.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light snow 17° / 29° 3.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light snow 26° / 37° 5.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 36° / 39° 5.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 35° / 37° 5.0 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 (+7.4 °F; normal high: 33 °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 1:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Nome
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 8:45 am
- Full dark 8:44 pm
- Civil dawn 9:42 am
- Civil dusk 7:47 pm
- Solar noon 2:45 pm (12° high)
- Daylight 8 h 19 min (−7 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:31 pm
- Full dark 8:44 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,348,655 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Nome
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,428 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 3:52–5:52 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 4:24–6:24 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 Nome
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.45 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.7 mi.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from Nome) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.45 mi
- 33 ft deep0.7 mi
- 66 ft deep1.6 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.45 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 0.7 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).
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 NomeTides nearby
All places in Alaska, A to Z (305) →Nome at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,806 people. Coordinates: 64.501° N, 165.406° W.
- It is 537 mi northwest of Anchorage, the main place in Alaska. The sun rises 78 min later and sets 46 min later than in Anchorage.
- The nearest tide station, Nome, is 1.1 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about NomeQuestions
What time is high tide today in Nome?
Today in Nome there are high tides at 5:41 am (1.0 ft) and 7:54 pm (0.9 ft) and low tides at 12:02 am and 12:53 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Nome?
At 6:54 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:47 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Nome?
At 10:38 am. First light comes at 8:48 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 3:52–5:52 am, Major 4:24–6:24 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Nome?
Snow, from 35 °F to 40 °F, with a light breeze from the south (7 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Nome?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.4 ft waves with a period of 5.9 s from the south. The water is 40.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Nome?
The best time to visit Nome is from June to July: highs of 57 °F to 60 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 6 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 Nome (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).