Unalaska tides today
- Tide now 3.6 ft ↑ rising · high 6:35 pm (3.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:40–6:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.0 ft · 45 °F slight · 5.6 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 47 °F from the E, gusts 12 · partly cloudy
- Sun 9:59 am–7:40 pm 9 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 8:37 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:37 pm
- Best time to dive 5:20–7:10 pm great day · 9/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. From 5:00 pm today to 5:00 pm tomorrow. NWS Anchorage AK
Today in Unalaska there are high tides at 10:42 am (3.6 ft) and 6:35 pm (3.9 ft) and low tides at 2:08 am and 2:01 pm. Tide coefficient 113. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:35 pm. The sun rises at 9:59 am and sets at 7:40 pm: 9 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:37 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:57 am to 5:57 am and from 4:29 pm to 6:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (4 mph). Partly cloudy, 47 °F.
Fishing in Unalaska today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 10:42 am, coefficient 112
- Sunrise at 9:59 am
- Falling pressure (−0.13 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (7 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: 113 (big spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 11:30 am, combines the 10:42 am high tide, sunrise, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 1:50 pm to 2:50 pm, with the 2:01 pm low tide, moonset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm, with the 6:35 pm high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Pacific halibut, Chinook salmon and black rockfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Unalaska
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves
- Low tide at 2:01 pm: more sand
- Feels like 43 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 45 °F (very cold)
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 45 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:08 am
Low tide at 2:08 am and 2:01 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:42 am and 6:35 pm. Coefficient 113 (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 Unalaska
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- Glass Beach 1.2 mi · W
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Alaska (Alaska Beach Monitoring Program).
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Tides in Unalaska
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:08 am -0.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:42 am 3.6 ft · coef. 112
- ▼ Low tide 2:01 pm 3.3 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 6:35 pm 3.9 ft · coef. 113
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 10 min to high tide at 6:35 pm.
Tide coefficient 112 for the 10:42 am high tide and 113 for the 6:35 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.8 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 23 (5.1 ft) and the lowest, on May 18 (-1.8 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
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 come from October 28 to 29 (coefficient 115, 5.0 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 20, 2.4 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 | 9:59 am · 7:40 pm | Low tide 2:08 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 10:42 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 2:01 pm · 3.3 ft | High tide 6:35 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 113 | 90% | Major periods 3:57 am · 4:29 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 10:01 am · 7:38 pm | Low tide 3:05 am · -1.1 ft | High tide 11:26 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 3:24 pm · 3.3 ft | High tide 7:45 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 115 | 82% | Major periods 5:01 am · 5:34 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 10:03 am · 7:36 pm | Low tide 4:04 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 12:06 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 4:40 pm · 3.2 ft | High tide 8:56 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 112 | 72% | Major periods 6:06 am · 6:37 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 10:05 am · 7:33 pm | Low tide 5:01 am · -1.1 ft | High tide 12:44 pm · 4.0 ft | Low tide 5:44 pm · 2.8 ft | High tide 10:11 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 103 | 62% | Major periods 7:07 am · 7:36 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 9:07 am · 6:32 pm | Low tide 4:54 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 12:22 pm · 4.0 ft | Low tide 5:44 pm · 2.4 ft | High tide 10:28 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 88 | Last quarter | Major periods 7:03 am · 7:30 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 9:09 am · 6:30 pm | Low tide 5:45 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 12:59 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 6:45 pm · 1.9 ft | High tide 11:47 pm · 3.2 ft | Coef. 69 | 39% | Major periods 7:55 am · 8:20 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 9:11 am · 6:28 pm | Low tide 6:35 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 1:34 pm · 3.8 ft | Low tide 7:45 pm · 1.3 ft | — | Coef. 47 | 29% | Major periods 8:43 am · 9:06 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 Unalaska station (NOAA), 0.4 mi from Unalaska. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Unalaska
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north 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 Saturday 31: 7.0 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north-northwest (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 4:26 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station UNLA2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Unalaska today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (10:42 am): little current from 10:10 am to 12:00 pm
- Slack water around low tide (2:01 pm): little current from 12:40 pm to 2:50 pm
- 1.5 ft swell at 5 s from the northwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:08 am (1:53–2:23 am), high tide 10:42 am (10:10 am–12:00 pm), low tide 2:01 pm (12:40–2:50 pm) and high tide 6:35 pm (6:00–7:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (1.07 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 45.1 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 8:16 pm. Waning gibbous (90%), rising at 8:37 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 2:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:20 pm to 7:10 pm, with slack water at high 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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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.
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Weather in Unalaska
Now in Unalaska
- Low / high
- 41 / 50 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 74%
- Humidity
- 63%
- Dew pointDew point
- 35 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 35
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −1.02 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 50° | 48° | 44° | 42° | 44° | 47° | 45° | 42° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 SSW | 3 WSW | 7 NW | 9 NNW | 6 NNW | 3 NE | 5 SSE | 8 SSE |
| Gusts | 20 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 20 |
| Waves | 2.0 ft | 1.7 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 45° 5 SSE 1.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 42° 8 SSE 1.8 ft
- 12:00 am 42° 13 SSE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 45° 16 SSE 2.6 ft
- 6:00 am 46° 17 S 2.8 ft
- 9:00 am 48° 10 SSW 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 49° 13 SW 1.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 50° 17 SSW 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 41 / 50 °F | 11 mph WNW | 2.5 ft | 10:42 am · 6:35 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 42 / 50 °F | 17 mph SSW | 2.8 ft | 11:26 am · 7:45 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 40 / 43 °F | 18 mph WSW | 5.9 ft | 12:06 pm · 8:56 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 33 / 40 °F | 18 mph NW | 7.0 ft | 12:44 pm · 10:11 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 33 / 47 °F | 24 mph SSE | 5.1 ft | 12:22 pm · 10:28 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 39 / 46 °F | 12 mph WSW | 1.5 ft | 12:59 pm · 11:47 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 34 / 42 °F | 21 mph WSW | 3.7 ft | 1:34 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 35 / 46 °F | 19 mph SSE | 3.2 ft | 1:14 am · 2:05 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 37 / 41 °F | 17 mph W | 4.3 ft | 2:44 am · 2:33 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 37 / 42 °F | 9 mph WNW | 9.6 ft | 4:18 am · 2:55 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 35 / 44 °F | 10 mph NW | 9.3 ft | 6:09 am · 3:09 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 43 °F | 17 mph NNW | 7.2 ft | 7:52 am · 3:11 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 41 °F | 19 mph NNW | 11 ft | 9:13 am | |
| Tue 10 | 34 / 39 °F | 13 mph NW | 9.8 ft | 10:07 am |
- Thu 29 Heavy drizzle 42° / 50° 2.8 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 40° / 43° 5.9 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 33° / 40° 7.0 ft
- Sun 1 Rain 33° / 47° 5.1 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 39° / 46° 1.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 34° / 42° 3.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 35° / 46° 3.2 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.4 °F; normal high: 44 °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 4:26 pm (local time).
The sun in Unalaska
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 8:41 am
- Full dark 8:58 pm
- Civil dawn 9:22 am
- Civil dusk 8:16 pm
- Solar noon 2:50 pm (23° high)
- Daylight 9 h 40 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:47 pm
- Full dark 8:58 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,348,579 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Unalaska
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,428 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 3:57–5:57 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 4:29–6:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 1:48–2:48 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:07–9:07 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 Unalaska
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- APL Limited 0.7 mi
- American President Lines 0.7 mi
- Bobby Storrs C Float 0.7 mi
- Jetty 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Robert Storrs Small Boat Harbor 0.8 mi
- Carl E. Moses Boat Harbor (CEM) 0.9 mi
- Port of Dutch Harbor 2.0 mi
- Fuel dock 1.0 mi
- Fuel dock 1.9 mi
- Fuel dock 2.1 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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Tides near UnalaskaTides nearby
All places in Alaska, A to Z (305) →Unalaska at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,491 people. Coordinates: 53.874° N, 166.534° W.
- It is 795 mi southwest of Anchorage, the main place in Alaska. The sun rises 42 min later and sets 91 min later than in Anchorage.
- The nearest tide station, Unalaska, is 0.4 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Unalaska Wharf (historical) (0.4 mi), Agnes Beach (0.4 mi), North American Commercial Company Wharf (historical) (1.2 mi), Arkansas Beach (2.2 mi).
Questions about UnalaskaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Unalaska?
Today in Unalaska there are high tides at 10:42 am (3.6 ft) and 6:35 pm (3.9 ft) and low tides at 2:08 am and 2:01 pm. Tide coefficient 113.
What time is sunset today in Unalaska?
At 7:40 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:16 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Unalaska?
At 10:01 am. First light comes at 8:43 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 3:57–5:57 am, Minor 1:48–2:48 pm, Major 4:29–6:29 pm, Minor 8:07–9:07 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Unalaska?
Light drizzle, from 41 °F to 50 °F, with a light breeze from the east (4 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Unalaska?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.0 ft waves with a period of 5.6 s from the north-northwest. The water is 45.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Unalaska?
The best time to visit Unalaska is from July to August: highs of 57 °F to 59 °F, about 13 rainy days a month and 1 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 Unalaska (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).