Port Lions tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↓ falling · low 10:26 pm (-1.8 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 9:10–10:20 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 45 °F smooth · 2.3 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 45 °F from the S, gusts 25 · light drizzle
- Sun 9:17 am–6:33 pm 9 h 16 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 6:58 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:58 pm
- Diving tomorrow 3:20–5:00 pm great day · 10/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. From 5:00 am tomorrow to Fri 30, 5:00 am. NWS Anchorage AK
Today in Port Lions there are high tides at 4:03 am (8.4 ft) and 3:36 pm (11.5 ft) and low tides at 9:27 am and 10:26 pm. Tide coefficient 97. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:26 pm. The sun rises at 9:17 am and sets at 6:33 pm: 9 h 16 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:58 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:00 am to 5:00 am and from 3:32 pm to 5:32 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south (8 mph). Light drizzle, 45 °F.
Fishing in Port Lions today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 3:36 pm, coefficient 94
- Major period 3:32–5:32 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.29 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.5 ft waves)
- 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, 3:30 pm to 4:40 pm, combines the 3:36 pm high tide, a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 8:40 am to 10:20 am, with the 9:27 am low tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 3:00 am to 5:00 am, with the 4:03 am high tide and a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: Chinook salmon, Pacific halibut, black rockfish and coho salmon. What you can catch
Beach day in Port Lions
Is it a beach day?
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.6 ft waves
- Low tide at 9:27 am: more sand
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Feels like 41 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.07 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.6 ft
0.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 45 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 0 · SPF 15
Max UV 0 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 5 mph
Offshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:26 pm
Low tide at 9:27 am and 10:26 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:03 am and 3:36 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 Port Lions
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Tides in Port Lions
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:03 am 8.4 ft · coef. 97
- ▼ Low tide 9:27 am 2.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:36 pm 11.5 ft · coef. 94
- ▼ Next low tide 10:26 pm -1.8 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 0 min to low tide at 10:26 pm.
Tide coefficient 97 for the 4:03 am high tide and 94 for the 3:36 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 13.2 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 (12.0 ft) and the lowest, on May 17 (-2.9 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 100, 13.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 29, 5.4 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 | 9:17 am · 6:33 pm | High tide 4:03 am · 8.4 ft | Low tide 9:27 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 3:36 pm · 11.5 ft | Low tide 10:26 pm · -1.8 ft | Coef. 97 | 90% | Major periods 3:00 am · 3:32 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 9:19 am · 6:30 pm | High tide 4:50 am · 7.9 ft | Low tide 10:07 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 4:18 pm · 11.1 ft | Low tide 11:15 pm · -1.2 ft | Coef. 89 | 82% | Major periods 4:04 am · 4:37 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 9:21 am · 6:28 pm | High tide 5:42 am · 7.3 ft | Low tide 10:53 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 5:06 pm · 10.4 ft | — | Coef. 77 | 72% | Major periods 5:09 am · 5:40 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 9:24 am · 6:26 pm | Low tide 12:08 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 6:41 am · 6.9 ft | Low tide 11:49 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 6:02 pm · 9.5 ft | Coef. 64 | 62% | Major periods 6:10 am · 6:39 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:26 am · 5:23 pm | Low tide 1:09 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 6:57 am · 6.6 ft | Low tide 12:00 pm · 4.0 ft | High tide 6:13 pm · 8.5 ft | Coef. 52 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:07 am · 6:33 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:28 am · 5:21 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 8:28 am · 6.9 ft | Low tide 1:44 pm · 4.0 ft | High tide 7:54 pm · 7.7 ft | Coef. 48 | 39% | Major periods 6:59 am · 7:23 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:31 am · 5:19 pm | Low tide 2:47 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 9:36 am · 7.7 ft | Low tide 3:34 pm · 3.2 ft | High tide 9:31 pm · 7.6 ft | Coef. 55 | 29% | Major periods 7:47 am · 8:10 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 Port Lions station (NOAA), 0.7 mi from Port Lions. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Port Lions
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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 Monday 2: 3.5 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east-southeast (slight).
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 8:26 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station WBXA2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Port Lions today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (3:36 pm): little current from 3:20 pm to 4:00 pm
- 0.1 ft swell at 3 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:03 am (3:40–4:30 am), low tide 9:27 am (9:10–9:50 am), high tide 3:36 pm (3:20–4:00 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 45.1 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:14 pm. Waning gibbous (90%), rising at 6:58 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 pm to 4:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 9:20 am to 10:10 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak 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
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Weather in Port Lions
Now in Port Lions
- Low / high
- 41 / 46 °F
- Rain
- 0.12 in · 86%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 0.1 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 34
- 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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −1.01 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 44° | 43° | 42° | 41° | 43° | 45° | 44° | 45° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 NE | 0 NE | 2 SSE | 3 SSE | 4 SSE | 5 S | 5 S | 8 S |
| Gusts | 5 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 26 |
| Waves | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.04 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 45° 8 S 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 46° 10 SSE 0.8 ft
- 3:00 am 47° 7 SE 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 11 SSE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 49° 11 SSE 1.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 51° 9 SSE 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 49° 8 SSE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 47° 7 SSE 0.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 41 / 46 °F | 10 mph S | 1.0 ft | 4:03 am · 3:36 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 46 / 51 °F | 17 mph SSE | 1.2 ft | 4:50 am · 4:18 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 41 / 48 °F | 15 mph S | 0.9 ft | 5:42 am · 5:06 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 38 / 47 °F | 6 mph SE | 0.6 ft | 6:41 am · 6:02 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 40 / 43 °F | 5 mph NW | 0.6 ft | 6:57 am · 6:13 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 36 / 43 °F | 18 mph ESE | 3.5 ft | 8:28 am · 7:54 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 33 / 46 °F | 5 mph SSE | 2.0 ft | 9:36 am · 9:31 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 33 / 42 °F | 17 mph SE | 2.0 ft | 10:27 am · 10:46 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 41 / 43 °F | 17 mph SE | 2.8 ft | 11:09 am · 11:46 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 37 / 43 °F | 11 mph SE | 1.2 ft | 11:46 am | |
| Sat 7 | 39 / 43 °F | 18 mph ENE | — | 12:34 am · 12:20 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 41 / 43 °F | 13 mph E | — | 1:15 am · 12:52 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 39 / 44 °F | 4 mph ENE | — | 1:52 am · 1:21 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 36 / 39 °F | 6 mph W | — | 2:27 am · 1:50 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 46° / 51° 1.2 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 41° / 48° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 38° / 47° 0.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 40° / 43° 0.6 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 36° / 43° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 33° / 46° 2.0 ft
- Wed 4 Rain 33° / 42° 2.0 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, normal highs for late October (46 °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 8:26 pm (local time).
The sun in Port Lions
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:49 am
- Full dark 8:00 pm
- Civil dawn 8:35 am
- Civil dusk 7:14 pm
- Solar noon 1:55 pm (19° high)
- Daylight 9 h 16 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:33 pm
- Full dark 8:00 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,349,501 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Port Lions
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,428 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 3:00–5:00 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:32–5:32 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 1:32–2:32 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:28–7:28 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 Port Lions
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near Port LionsTides nearby
- Port Wakefield (Kodiak Island Borough)1.0 mi
- Port Bailey7.4 mi
- Port Wakefield14 mi
- Ouzinkie15 mi
- Finny Beach17 mi
- Inner Kodiak Harbor18 mi
- Inner Anchorage18 mi
- Kodiak18 mi
- Port O'Brien19 mi
- Chiniak28 mi
Port Lions at a glance
- Town or city of about 197 people. Coordinates: 57.868° N, 152.882° W.
- It is 254 mi southwest of Anchorage, the main place in Alaska. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 25 min later than in Anchorage.
- The nearest tide station, Port Lions, is 0.7 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Port Wakefield (Kodiak Island Borough) (1.0 mi).
Questions about Port LionsQuestions
What time is high tide today in Port Lions?
Today in Port Lions there are high tides at 4:03 am (8.4 ft) and 3:36 pm (11.5 ft) and low tides at 9:27 am and 10:26 pm. Tide coefficient 97.
What time is sunset today in Port Lions?
At 6:33 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Port Lions?
At 9:19 am. First light comes at 7:51 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 3:00–5:00 am, Minor 1:32–2:32 pm, Major 3:32–5:32 pm, Minor 6:28–7:28 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Port Lions?
Drizzle, from 41 °F to 46 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south (8 mph) and a 86% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Port Lions?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 2.3 s from the south-southeast. The water is 45.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Port Lions?
The best time to visit Port Lions 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 Port Lions (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).