Yakutat tides today
- Tide now 11.3 ft ↓ falling · low 9:35 pm (-1.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 8:20–9:40 am good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.8 ft · 48 °F slight · 10.0 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 1 mph · 41 °F from the NW, gusts 4 · clear sky
- Sun 8:30 am–5:34 pm 9 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 5:38 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:38 pm
- Diving tomorrow 2:20–4:10 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Yakutat there are high tides at 3:13 am (9.5 ft) and 2:39 pm (12.3 ft) and low tides at 8:35 am and 9:35 pm. Tide coefficient 94. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:35 pm. The sun rises at 8:30 am and sets at 5:34 pm: 9 h 4 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:38 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:05 am to 4:05 am and from 2:37 pm to 4:37 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.8 ft waves. There's a light air from the northwest (1 mph). Clear sky, 41 °F.
Fishing in Yakutat today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 2:39 pm, coefficient 92
- Major period 2:37–4:37 pm
- Steady pressure (30.36 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 94 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 3:40 pm, combines the 2:39 pm high tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 7:50 am to 9:30 am, with the 8:35 am low tide, sunrise and some swell. Also worth a try from 2:10 am to 4:00 am, with the 3:13 am high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Chinook salmon, coho salmon and Pacific halibut. What you can catch
Beach day in Yakutat
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Cross-shore breeze (5 mph)
- Feels like 38 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 3.0 ft waves every 10 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 48 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 2:39 pm, coefficient 92: little sand left
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.0 ft
3.0 ft waves every 10 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 48 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 5 mph
Cross-shore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand 9:35 pm
Low tide at 8:35 am and 9:35 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:13 am and 2:39 pm. Coefficient 94 (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 Yakutat
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- Cannon Beach 3.8 mi · S
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Alaska (Alaska Beach Monitoring Program).
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Tides in Yakutat
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:13 am 9.5 ft · coef. 94
- ▼ Low tide 8:35 am 2.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:39 pm 12.3 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Next low tide 9:35 pm -1.7 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 42 min to low tide at 9:35 pm.
Tide coefficient 94 for the 3:13 am high tide and 92 for the 2:39 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 14.1 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 (12.9 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-3.3 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 97, 14.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 31, 5.9 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 | 8:30 am · 5:34 pm | High tide 3:13 am · 9.5 ft | Low tide 8:35 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 2:39 pm · 12.3 ft | Low tide 9:35 pm · -1.7 ft | Coef. 94 | 90% | Major periods 2:05 am · 2:37 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 8:33 am · 5:32 pm | High tide 4:03 am · 9.1 ft | Low tide 9:19 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 3:23 pm · 11.9 ft | Low tide 10:25 pm · -1.2 ft | Coef. 88 | 82% | Major periods 3:09 am · 3:42 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:35 am · 5:29 pm | High tide 4:59 am · 8.6 ft | Low tide 10:09 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 4:14 pm · 11.2 ft | Low tide 11:22 pm · -0.5 ft | Coef. 78 | 72% | Major periods 4:14 am · 4:45 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:38 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 6:05 am · 8.2 ft | Low tide 11:10 am · 4.4 ft | High tide 5:14 pm · 10.3 ft | — | Coef. 66 | 62% | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:44 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:40 am · 4:24 pm | Low tide 12:26 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:19 am · 8.2 ft | Low tide 11:31 am · 4.7 ft | High tide 5:29 pm · 9.4 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:12 am · 5:39 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:43 am · 4:21 pm | Low tide 12:37 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 7:32 am · 8.5 ft | Low tide 1:09 pm · 4.4 ft | High tide 7:00 pm · 8.8 ft | Coef. 54 | 39% | Major periods 6:04 am · 6:29 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:45 am · 4:19 pm | Low tide 1:48 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 8:34 am · 9.1 ft | Low tide 2:37 pm · 3.5 ft | High tide 8:28 pm · 8.6 ft | Coef. 60 | 29% | Major periods 6:52 am · 7:15 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 Yakutat station (NOAA), 0.2 mi from Yakutat. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Yakutat
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 13 ft with a period of 10 s, from the south (rough).
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 colder than normal for late October (−1.4 °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 3:53 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station YATA2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Yakutat today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (2:39 pm): little current from 2:20 pm to 3:00 pm
- 2.2 ft swell at 6 s from the west-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.3 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:13 am (2:50–3:40 am), low tide 8:35 am (8:10–9:00 am), high tide 2:39 pm (2:20–3:00 pm) and low tide 9:35 pm (9:20–10:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.0 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 48.0 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:18 pm. Waning gibbous (90%), rising at 5:38 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 8:30 am to 9:20 am, with slack water at low tide, 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.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation.
Weather in Yakutat
Now in Yakutat
- Low / high
- 35 / 42 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 9%
- Humidity
- 78%
- Dew pointDew point
- 35 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 32
- 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: −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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 36° | 37° | 36° | 37° | 41° | 42° | 39° | 38° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 ENE | 1 NE | 1 NNW | 4 NW | 3 NNW | 1 NNW | 2 NW | 1 NW |
| Gusts | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Waves | 3.7 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.6 ft |
| 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 |
- 3:00 pm 42° 1 NNW 2.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 39° 2 NW 2.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 38° 1 NW 2.6 ft
- 12:00 am 36° 1 SE 2.5 ft
- 3:00 am 37° 0 W 2.4 ft
- 6:00 am 36° 0 NNE 2.4 ft
- 9:00 am 37° 1 ESE 2.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 41° 2 NNE 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 35 / 42 °F | 5 mph NNW | 3.7 ft | 3:13 am · 2:39 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 35 / 42 °F | 3 mph NNE | 2.5 ft | 4:03 am · 3:23 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 34 / 44 °F | 16 mph ESE | 8.7 ft | 4:59 am · 4:14 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 43 / 46 °F | 29 mph SE | 12 ft | 6:05 am · 5:14 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 39 / 47 °F | 21 mph ESE | 13 ft | 6:19 am · 5:29 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 39 / 44 °F | 16 mph E | 9.1 ft | 7:32 am · 7:00 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 40 / 46 °F | 22 mph SE | 12 ft | 8:34 am · 8:28 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 48 °F | 28 mph SE | 15 ft | 9:24 am · 9:42 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 41 / 46 °F | 17 mph ESE | 14 ft | 10:06 am · 10:42 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 37 / 46 °F | 15 mph SE | 12 ft | 10:43 am · 11:33 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 36 / 44 °F | 19 mph ESE | 7.6 ft | 11:16 am | |
| Sun 8 | 41 / 44 °F | 21 mph ESE | 6.2 ft | 12:18 am · 11:48 am | |
| Mon 9 | 41 / 46 °F | 15 mph ENE | 5.2 ft | 12:59 am · 12:18 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 46 / 50 °F | 16 mph E | 4.3 ft | 1:37 am · 12:49 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 35° / 42° 2.5 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 34° / 44° 8.7 ft
- Sat 31 Rain 43° / 46° 12 ft
- Sun 1 Rain 39° / 47° 13 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 39° / 44° 9.1 ft
- Tue 3 Rain 40° / 46° 12 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 43° / 48° 15 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.1 °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 3:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Yakutat
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:58 am
- Full dark 7:06 pm
- Civil dawn 7:46 am
- Civil dusk 6:18 pm
- Solar noon 1:03 pm (17° high)
- Daylight 9 h 4 min (−5 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:30 pm
- Full dark 7:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,350,391 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Yakutat
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,428 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:05–4:05 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:37–4:37 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 1:01–2:01 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:08–6:08 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 Yakutat
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- A Float 1.2 mi
- B Float 1.2 mi
- C Float 1.2 mi
- D Float 1.3 mi
- E Float 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Yakutat Small Boat Harbor 1.2 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Tides near YakutatTides nearby
All places in Alaska, A to Z (305) →Yakutat at a glance
- Town or city of about 662 people. Coordinates: 59.547° N, 139.727° W.
- It is 366 mi east of Anchorage, the main place in Alaska. The sun rises 47 min earlier and sets 34 min earlier than in Anchorage.
- The nearest tide station, Yakutat, is 0.2 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Khantaak Beach (3.8 mi).
Questions about YakutatQuestions
What time is high tide today in Yakutat?
Today in Yakutat there are high tides at 3:13 am (9.5 ft) and 2:39 pm (12.3 ft) and low tides at 8:35 am and 9:35 pm. Tide coefficient 94.
What time is sunset today in Yakutat?
At 5:34 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Yakutat?
At 8:33 am. First light comes at 7:00 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 2:05–4:05 am, Minor 1:01–2:01 pm, Major 2:37–4:37 pm, Minor 5:08–6:08 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Yakutat?
Mainly clear, from 35 °F to 42 °F, with a light air from the northwest (1 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Yakutat?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.8 ft waves with a period of 10.0 s from the southwest. The water is 48.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Yakutat?
The best time to visit Yakutat is from June to August: highs of 58 °F to 61 °F, about 17 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 Yakutat (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).