Valdez tides today
- Tide now 0.3 ft ↓ falling · low 9:47 pm (-2.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 8:40–10:20 am good day · 8/10
- Wind · air 0 mph · 35 °F calm · mainly clear
- Sun 9:03 am–5:54 pm 8 h 52 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 5:33 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:33 pm
- Pressure 30.32 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
- Coefficient 95 spring tides · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 2:33–4:33 am today's activity: high
Today in Valdez there are high tides at 3:25 am (11.7 ft) and 2:52 pm (14.8 ft) and low tides at 8:56 am and 9:47 pm. Tide coefficient 95. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:47 pm. The sun rises at 9:03 am and sets at 5:54 pm: 8 h 52 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:33 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:33 am to 4:33 am and from 3:05 pm to 5:05 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There is no wind. Mainly clear, 35 °F.
Fishing in Valdez today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 8:56 am
- Sunrise at 9:03 am
- Steady pressure (30.42 inHg) and almost no wind
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 95 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 8:20 am to 10:00 am, combines the 8:56 am low tide and sunrise. Also good from 2:00 pm to 3:50 pm, with the 2:52 pm high tide, moonset and a major period. Also good from 2:30 am to 4:20 am, with the 3:25 am high tide and a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: Chinook salmon, black rockfish, lingcod and Pacific halibut. What you can catch
Tides in Valdez
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:25 am 11.7 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Low tide 8:56 am 2.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:52 pm 14.8 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Next low tide 9:47 pm -2.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 33 min to low tide at 9:47 pm.
Tide coefficient 95 for the 3:25 am high tide and 93 for the 2:52 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 16.8 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 November 25 (15.3 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-3.7 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 26 to 27 (coefficient 98, 17.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 29, 6.7 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 | 9:03 am · 5:54 pm | High tide 3:25 am · 11.7 ft | Low tide 8:56 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 2:52 pm · 14.8 ft | Low tide 9:47 pm · -2.0 ft | Coef. 95 | 90% | Major periods 2:33 am · 3:05 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 9:06 am · 5:52 pm | High tide 4:13 am · 11.2 ft | Low tide 9:40 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 3:33 pm · 14.3 ft | Low tide 10:37 pm · -1.4 ft | Coef. 88 | 82% | Major periods 3:37 am · 4:09 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 9:08 am · 5:49 pm | High tide 5:09 am · 10.5 ft | Low tide 10:31 am · 4.2 ft | High tide 4:21 pm · 13.4 ft | Low tide 11:31 pm · -0.5 ft | Coef. 78 | 72% | Major periods 4:41 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 9:11 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 6:20 am · 10.0 ft | Low tide 11:30 am · 4.8 ft | High tide 5:21 pm · 12.2 ft | — | Coef. 66 | 62% | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:12 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:14 am · 4:43 pm | Low tide 12:32 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 6:41 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 11:42 am · 5.1 ft | High tide 5:50 pm · 11.0 ft | Coef. 56 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:40 am · 6:06 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:16 am · 4:41 pm | Low tide 12:40 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 7:54 am · 10.2 ft | Low tide 1:08 pm · 5.0 ft | High tide 7:30 pm · 10.4 ft | Coef. 53 | 39% | Major periods 6:32 am · 6:56 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:19 am · 4:38 pm | Low tide 1:52 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 8:53 am · 10.9 ft | Low tide 2:40 pm · 4.1 ft | High tide 8:52 pm · 10.3 ft | Coef. 59 | 29% | Major periods 7:20 am · 7:43 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 Valdez station (NOAA), 0.6 mi from Valdez. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Valdez
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Valdez: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:14 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from stations VDXA2 and VDZA2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Weather in Valdez
Now in Valdez
- Low / high
- 27 / 42 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 49%
- Humidity
- 63%
- Dew pointDew point
- 23 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 39
- 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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −1.00 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 29° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 37° | 42° | 38° | 34° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 ENE | 4 ENE | 4 ENE | 3 ENE | 2 E | 1 E | 0 ESE | 1 ESE |
| Gusts | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 34° 1 ESE
- 12:00 am 33° 1 E
- 3:00 am 32° 2 E
- 6:00 am 33° 2 E
- 9:00 am 36° 2 E
- 12:00 pm 41° 1 SE
- 3:00 pm 43° 1 SSW
- 6:00 pm 38° 1 SSW
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 27 / 42 °F | 4 mph ENE | 3:25 am · 2:52 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 32 / 43 °F | 3 mph E | 4:13 am · 3:33 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 37 / 39 °F | 3 mph ENE | 5:09 am · 4:21 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 36 / 41 °F | 4 mph ENE | 6:20 am · 5:21 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 34 / 42 °F | 4 mph E | 6:41 am · 5:50 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 37 / 40 °F | 4 mph ENE | 7:54 am · 7:30 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 38 / 39 °F | 4 mph NE | 8:53 am · 8:52 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 38 / 39 °F | 4 mph ENE | 9:41 am · 9:58 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 38 / 42 °F | 3 mph ENE | 10:22 am · 10:55 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 31 / 39 °F | 2 mph ENE | 10:58 am · 11:45 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 29 / 36 °F | 9 mph ENE | 11:31 am | |
| Sun 8 | 36 / 40 °F | 5 mph E | 12:30 am · 12:02 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 26 / 38 °F | 7 mph ENE | 1:11 am · 12:33 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 31 / 39 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1:49 am · 1:03 pm |
- Thu 29 Light rain 32° / 43° 3 mph
- Fri 30 Rain 37° / 39° 3 mph
- Sat 31 Rain 36° / 41° 4 mph
- Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 34° / 42° 4 mph
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 37° / 40° 4 mph
- Tue 3 Light rain 38° / 39° 4 mph
- Wed 4 Rain 38° / 39° 4 mph
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 (+6.6 °F; normal high: 36 °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 8:14 pm (local time).
The sun in Valdez
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 7:26 am
- Full dark 7:31 pm
- Civil dawn 8:17 am
- Civil dusk 6:41 pm
- Solar noon 1:29 pm (16° high)
- Daylight 8 h 52 min (−6 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:46 pm
- Full dark 7:31 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,349,943 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Valdez
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,428 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:33–4:33 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:05–5:05 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 2:01–3:01 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:03–6:03 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 Valdez
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- USCG 0.4 mi
- Patrol Boat Pier 0.4 mi
- Jetty 0.5 mi
- Jetty 0.7 mi
- Jetty 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Valdez Small Boat Harbor 0.4 mi
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Tides near ValdezTides nearby
All places in Alaska, A to Z (305) →Valdez at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,870 people. Coordinates: 61.131° N, 146.348° W.
- It is 118 mi east of Anchorage, the main place in Alaska. The sun rises 15 min earlier and sets 14 min earlier than in Anchorage.
- The nearest tide station, Valdez, is 0.6 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Valdez Boat Harbor (0.3 mi), Old Valdez Steamship Wharf (historical) (2.8 mi), Old Valdez Cannery Wharf (historical) (2.9 mi), Fort Liscum Dock (historical) (3.0 mi).
Questions about ValdezQuestions
What time is high tide today in Valdez?
Today in Valdez there are high tides at 3:25 am (11.7 ft) and 2:52 pm (14.8 ft) and low tides at 8:56 am and 9:47 pm. Tide coefficient 95.
What time is sunset today in Valdez?
At 5:54 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:41 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Valdez?
At 9:06 am. First light comes at 7:28 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 2:33–4:33 am, Minor 2:01–3:01 pm, Major 3:05–5:05 pm, Minor 5:03–6:03 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Valdez?
Partly cloudy, from 27 °F to 42 °F, with calm and a 0% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Valdez?
The best time to visit Valdez is from June to August: highs of 62 °F to 65 °F, about 16 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 Valdez (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).