Point Hope tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↑ rising · high 4:04 pm (0.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:30–6:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.1 ft · 37 °F moderate · 5.0 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 25 mph · 35 °F from the SSE, gusts 35 · snow
- Sun 11:06 am–6:34 pm 7 h 29 min of daylight
- Moon 90% waning gibbous
- Best time to dive 5:30–7:40 pm fair day · 3/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 5:00 am tomorrow. NWS Fairbanks AK
Today in Point Hope there are high tides at 3:12 am (0.6 ft) and 4:04 pm (0.5 ft) and low tides at 9:47 am and 10:00 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:04 pm. The sun rises at 11:06 am and sets at 6:34 pm: 7 h 29 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 3:58 am to 5:58 am and from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.1 ft waves. There's a strong breeze from the south-southeast (25 mph). Snow, 35 °F.
Fishing in Point Hope today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 4:30–6:30 pm
- Sunset at 6:34 pm, golden hour from 4:39 pm
- Pressure dropping fast (−0.49 inHg in 24 h): bad weather on the way, moderate onshore wind (14 mph) and some swell (4.3 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, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, combines a major period, sunset and some swell, though with moderate wind.
The tide barely moves in Point Hope, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Point Hope
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 23 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.27 in)
- Strong offshore wind (28 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 5.4 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 37 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.4 ft
5.4 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 37 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 28 mph
Strong offshore wind (28 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Point Hope 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 Point Hope
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Point Hope.
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Tides in Point Hope
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:12 am 0.6 ft
- ▼ Low tide 9:47 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 4:04 pm 0.5 ft
- ▼ Low tide 10:00 pm 0.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 18 min to high tide at 4:04 pm.
In Point Hope the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.7 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 July 18 (1.5 ft) and the lowest, on March 22 (-0.6 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 | 11:06 am · 6:34 pm | High tide 3:12 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 9:47 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 4:04 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 10:00 pm · 0.0 ft | 90% | Major periods 3:58 am · 4:30 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 11:10 am · 6:30 pm | High tide 4:04 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 10:31 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 4:54 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 10:53 pm · -0.1 ft | 82% | Major periods 5:02 am · 5:35 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 11:14 am · 6:26 pm | High tide 5:00 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 11:16 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 5:46 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 11:50 pm · -0.1 ft | 72% | Major periods 6:06 am · 6:38 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 11:18 am · 6:21 pm | High tide 6:00 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 12:06 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 6:39 pm · 0.5 ft | — | 62% | Major periods 7:08 am · 7:37 pm | Low |
| Sun 1 | 10:23 am · 5:17 pm | Low tide 12:54 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 6:02 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 12:03 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 6:34 pm · 0.5 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 7:04 am · 7:31 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 10:27 am · 5:13 pm | Low tide 1:03 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:06 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 1:08 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:31 pm · 0.5 ft | 39% | Major periods 7:56 am · 8:20 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 10:31 am · 5:08 pm | Low tide 2:12 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 8:14 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 2:14 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 8:31 pm · 0.5 ft | 29% | Major periods 8:44 am · 9:07 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 Point Hope station (NOAA), 1.9 mi from Point Hope. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Point Hope
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.6 ft
- Significant5.1 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
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 7.0 ft with a period of 6 s, from the northwest (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 35.0 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.3 °F).
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 3:46 pm (local time).
Surf in Point Hope today
Surf today
Poor- 2.4–3.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.2 ft swell at 6 s from the southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 4.7 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Strong offshore wind (28 mph): so strong it's hard to get into waves
- Light: First light 10:02 am · sunrise 11:06 am · sunset 6:34 pm · last light 7:38 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 37.0 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 104 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, has a good size, though with 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 Point Hope today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- 2.8 ft swell at 4 s from the south-southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph)
- 0.9 mph current toward the north-northwest (model)
- Low light: twilight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 3.7 ft at 6 s), rain (0.46 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 37.0 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:38 pm. Waning gibbous (90%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window runs from 5:30 pm to 7:40 pm, though with moderate wind, current and low light.
In Point Hope 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 Point Hope.
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Weather in Point Hope
Now in Point Hope
- Low / high
- 34 / 39 °F
- Rain
- 0.71 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 100%
- 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 (−0.11 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.38 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Snow | Light snow | Snow | Snow | Snow |
| Temperature | 39° | 38° | 38° | 37° | 35° | 35° | 34° | 35° |
| Wind (mph) | 29 SSE | 27 SSE | 20 SSE | 24 SSE | 28 SE | 27 SE | 14 S | 20 WSW |
| Gusts | 38 | 37 | 29 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 27 | 29 |
| Waves | 6.5 ft | 6.2 ft | 5.3 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.4 ft | 5.2 ft | 4.3 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.06 in | 0.05 in | 0.05 in | 0.04 in | 0.02 in |
- 3:00 pm 35° 27 SE 5.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 34° 14 S 4.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 35° 20 WSW 3.9 ft
- 12:00 am 35° 23 WSW 4.1 ft
- 3:00 am 35° 23 SW 4.5 ft
- 6:00 am 35° 23 SW 4.9 ft
- 9:00 am 35° 20 SW 4.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 35° 12 SW 4.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 34 / 39 °F | 29 mph SSE | 6.5 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 34 / 36 °F | 23 mph SSW | 4.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 33 / 35 °F | 32 mph N | 7.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 29 / 33 °F | 30 mph NW | 7.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 27 / 29 °F | 13 mph SW | 3.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 21 / 28 °F | 18 mph E | 3.5 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 29 / 36 °F | 25 mph E | 3.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 35 / 36 °F | 27 mph ESE | 3.4 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 26 / 35 °F | 25 mph NE | 7.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 22 / 26 °F | 34 mph NE | 8.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 21 / 23 °F | 31 mph NE | 6.7 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 22 / 24 °F | 18 mph NE | 4.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 22 / 24 °F | 23 mph NE | 4.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 22 / 24 °F | 25 mph NE | 5.0 ft |
- Thu 29 Light snow 34° / 36° 4.9 ft
- Fri 30 Snow 33° / 35° 7.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light snow 29° / 33° 7.0 ft
- Sun 1 Snow 27° / 29° 3.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light snow 21° / 28° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 29° / 36° 3.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 35° / 36° 3.4 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+8.8 °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 3:46 pm (local time).
The sun in Point Hope
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 8:54 am
- Full dark 8:45 pm
- Civil dawn 10:02 am
- Civil dusk 7:38 pm
- Solar noon 2:51 pm (8° high)
- Daylight 7 h 29 min (−8 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:39 pm
- Full dark 8:45 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,348,565 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Point Hope
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,428 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 3:58–5:58 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 4:30–6:30 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 Point Hope
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Point Hope.
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.9 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1.4 mi from Point Hope) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.5 mi
- 33 ft deep1.9 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 1.5 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 1.9 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 Point HopeTides nearby
All places in Alaska, A to Z (305) →Point Hope at a glance
- Town or city of about 701 people. Coordinates: 68.349° N, 166.735° W.
- It is 694 mi northwest of Anchorage, the main place in Alaska. The sun rises 108 min later and sets 26 min later than in Anchorage.
- The nearest tide station, Point Hope, is 1.9 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about Point HopeQuestions
What time is sunset today in Point Hope?
At 6:34 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Point Hope?
At 11:10 am. First light comes at 8:58 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 3:58–5:58 am, Major 4:30–6:30 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Point Hope?
Snow, from 34 °F to 39 °F, with a strong breeze from the south-southeast (25 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Point Hope?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.1 ft waves with a period of 5.0 s from the south-southeast. The water is 37.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Point Hope?
The best time to visit Point Hope is from March to April and from June to July: highs of 7 °F to 51 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 8 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 Point Hope (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).