NOAA station 9454798, Alaska
Culross Bay, Wells Passage tide chart
Saturday, October 31Alaska Daylight Time
Predicted from Cordova (NOAA’s page for this station, opens in a new tab)Rising, about 7.8 ft now
As of 4:12 AM AKDT
- Next
- High 10.0 ft at 6:11 AMin 1h 59m
- Then
- Low 5.0 ft at 11:36 AMin 7h 24m
- Next
High
6:11 AM
10.0 ft
Low
11:36 AM
5.0 ft
High
5:15 PM
12.2 ft
The week ahead
This week’s tides at Culross Bay, Wells Passage
Every high and low for the next seven days, in feet above MLLW. The 30-day table below has the rest of the month.
| Day | Tide curve | Highs | Lows | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31Range 7.2 ft | 6:11 AM 10.0 ft5:15 PM 12.2 ft | 11:36 AM 5.0 ft | 7.2 ft | |
| Sun, Nov 1Range 10.7 ft | 6:33 AM 9.9 ft5:43 PM 11.0 ft | 12:32 AM 0.3 ft11:46 AM 5.4 ft | 10.7 ft | |
| Mon, Nov 2Range 9.3 ft | 7:47 AM 10.3 ft7:20 PM 10.5 ft | 12:37 AM 1.2 ft1:09 PM 5.3 ft | 9.3 ft | |
| Tue, Nov 3Range 9.3 ft | 8:46 AM 11.0 ft8:40 PM 10.4 ft | 1:49 AM 1.7 ft2:41 PM 4.4 ft | 9.3 ft | |
| Wed, Nov 4Range 9.8 ft | 9:34 AM 11.8 ft9:47 PM 10.6 ft | 2:59 AM 2.0 ft3:57 PM 3.0 ft | 9.8 ft | |
| Thu, Nov 5Range 11.1 ft | 10:15 AM 12.6 ft10:44 PM 10.9 ft | 3:58 AM 2.1 ft4:50 PM 1.5 ft | 11.1 ft | |
| Fri, Nov 6Range 12.9 ft | 10:52 AM 13.2 ft11:35 PM 11.2 ft | 4:45 AM 2.2 ft5:32 PM 0.3 ft | 12.9 ft |
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Culross Bay, Wells Passage tide table for the next 30 days
Every high and low for the next month, with the daily tidal range.
| Day | Highs | Lows | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31Range 7.2 ft | 6:11 AM 10.0 ft5:15 PM 12.2 ft | 11:36 AM 5.0 ft | 7.2 ft |
| Sun, Nov 1Range 10.7 ft | 6:33 AM 9.9 ft5:43 PM 11.0 ft | 12:32 AM 0.3 ft11:46 AM 5.4 ft | 10.7 ft |
| Mon, Nov 2Range 9.3 ft | 7:47 AM 10.3 ft7:20 PM 10.5 ft | 12:37 AM 1.2 ft1:09 PM 5.3 ft | 9.3 ft |
| Tue, Nov 3Range 9.3 ft | 8:46 AM 11.0 ft8:40 PM 10.4 ft | 1:49 AM 1.7 ft2:41 PM 4.4 ft | 9.3 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4Range 9.8 ft | 9:34 AM 11.8 ft9:47 PM 10.6 ft | 2:59 AM 2.0 ft3:57 PM 3.0 ft | 9.8 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5Range 11.1 ft | 10:15 AM 12.6 ft10:44 PM 10.9 ft | 3:58 AM 2.1 ft4:50 PM 1.5 ft | 11.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 6Range 12.9 ft | 10:52 AM 13.2 ft11:35 PM 11.2 ft | 4:45 AM 2.2 ft5:32 PM 0.3 ft | 12.9 ft |
| Sat, Nov 7Range 14.2 ft | 11:25 AM 13.6 ft | 5:25 AM 2.5 ft6:09 PM -0.6 ft | 14.2 ft |
| Sun, Nov 8Range 14.8 ft | 12:20 AM 11.3 ft11:56 AM 13.8 ft | 6:02 AM 2.8 ft6:44 PM -1.0 ft | 14.8 ft |
| Mon, Nov 9Range 14.9 ft | 1:02 AM 11.4 ft12:26 PM 13.8 ft | 6:38 AM 3.3 ft7:19 PM -1.1 ft | 14.9 ft |
| Tue, Nov 10Range 14.5 ft | 1:40 AM 11.3 ft12:57 PM 13.6 ft | 7:13 AM 3.7 ft7:55 PM -0.9 ft | 14.5 ft |
| Wed, Nov 11Range 13.8 ft | 2:17 AM 11.0 ft1:27 PM 13.3 ft | 7:49 AM 4.2 ft8:31 PM -0.5 ft | 13.8 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12Range 12.7 ft | 2:53 AM 10.6 ft1:58 PM 12.8 ft | 8:26 AM 4.7 ft9:10 PM 0.1 ft | 12.7 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13Range 11.5 ft | 3:31 AM 10.1 ft2:31 PM 12.2 ft | 9:05 AM 5.2 ft9:50 PM 0.7 ft | 11.5 ft |
Show days 15 to 30Hide days 15 to 30 | |||
| Sat, Nov 14Range 10.0 ft | 4:16 AM 9.6 ft3:07 PM 11.4 ft | 9:48 AM 5.7 ft10:34 PM 1.4 ft | 10.0 ft |
| Sun, Nov 15Range 8.5 ft | 5:13 AM 9.2 ft3:50 PM 10.5 ft | 10:38 AM 6.0 ft11:22 PM 2.0 ft | 8.5 ft |
| Mon, Nov 16Range 3.5 ft | 6:20 AM 9.1 ft4:55 PM 9.6 ft | 11:37 AM 6.1 ft | 3.5 ft |
| Tue, Nov 17Range 7.0 ft | 7:20 AM 9.5 ft6:33 PM 9.0 ft | 12:13 AM 2.5 ft12:46 PM 5.9 ft | 7.0 ft |
| Wed, Nov 18Range 7.2 ft | 8:09 AM 10.1 ft7:56 PM 9.0 ft | 1:09 AM 2.9 ft2:01 PM 5.2 ft | 7.2 ft |
| Thu, Nov 19Range 7.8 ft | 8:50 AM 11.0 ft9:03 PM 9.4 ft | 2:08 AM 3.2 ft3:12 PM 3.9 ft | 7.8 ft |
| Fri, Nov 20Range 9.7 ft | 9:27 AM 12.0 ft10:01 PM 9.9 ft | 3:07 AM 3.3 ft4:08 PM 2.3 ft | 9.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 21Range 12.3 ft | 10:04 AM 13.0 ft10:56 PM 10.5 ft | 3:59 AM 3.3 ft4:55 PM 0.7 ft | 12.3 ft |
| Sun, Nov 22Range 14.7 ft | 10:41 AM 13.9 ft11:48 PM 11.1 ft | 4:47 AM 3.3 ft5:38 PM -0.8 ft | 14.7 ft |
| Mon, Nov 23Range 16.7 ft | 11:21 AM 14.7 ft | 5:32 AM 3.2 ft6:20 PM -2.0 ft | 16.7 ft |
| Tue, Nov 24Range 18.0 ft | 12:38 AM 11.5 ft12:03 PM 15.3 ft | 6:16 AM 3.3 ft7:04 PM -2.7 ft | 18.0 ft |
| Wed, Nov 25Range 18.4 ft | 1:27 AM 11.8 ft12:47 PM 15.5 ft | 7:01 AM 3.3 ft7:50 PM -2.9 ft | 18.4 ft |
| Thu, Nov 26Range 18.0 ft | 2:16 AM 11.8 ft1:34 PM 15.3 ft | 7:48 AM 3.5 ft8:38 PM -2.7 ft | 18.0 ft |
| Fri, Nov 27Range 16.9 ft | 3:06 AM 11.6 ft2:22 PM 14.7 ft | 8:38 AM 3.7 ft9:27 PM -2.2 ft | 16.9 ft |
| Sat, Nov 28Range 14.9 ft | 3:58 AM 11.3 ft3:14 PM 13.6 ft | 9:32 AM 4.0 ft10:18 PM -1.3 ft | 14.9 ft |
| Sun, Nov 29Range 12.5 ft | 4:57 AM 11.0 ft4:13 PM 12.3 ft | 10:31 AM 4.3 ft11:11 PM -0.2 ft | 12.5 ft |
Conditions at Culross Bay, Wells Passage
From the National Weather Service forecast for this spot and the nearest water temperature reading, with today's sunrise and sunset.
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About Culross Bay, Wells Passage tides
Culross Bay, Wells Passage is a NOAA subordinate station (9454798): NOAA predicts its times and heights from Cordova (9454050) with offsets for this spot, so treat them as a close guide rather than an exact prediction. Heights are in feet above MLLW (Mean Lower Low Water), the datum of US nautical charts, so they line up with charted depths.
In the next 30 days, Culross Bay, Wells Passage has two highs and two lows on 26 days and three turns on 4 days, and the daily range runs from 3.5 to 18.4 ft. That is a mixed tide: two highs and two lows on most days, of clearly different heights.
Use the curve above to time a harbor entrance, a beach walk, fishing a moving tide or clearing a shallow bar, and remember that wind, air pressure and river flow can push the real water level above or below the prediction. The daily tidal range in the tables shows how much water moves each day: bigger ranges around the new and full moon mean stronger currents.
The latest water temperature near Culross Bay, Wells Passage is about 47°F, from NDBC buoy 46081, 6 mi away, at 3:40 AM AKDT. Water temperature shapes where fish hold and feed, and tells you what to wear in the water, so check it alongside the tide before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is high tide in Culross Bay, Wells Passage today?+
Today (Saturday, October 31), high tide at Culross Bay, Wells Passage is at 6:11 AM (10.0 ft), 5:15 PM (12.2 ft). Heights are referenced to MLLW (Mean Lower Low Water).
What time is low tide in Culross Bay, Wells Passage today?+
Today, low tide at Culross Bay, Wells Passage is at 11:36 AM (5.0 ft).
What tidal datum do these Culross Bay, Wells Passage tide heights use?+
All heights are given in feet relative to MLLW (Mean Lower Low Water), the standard NOAA chart datum for US tidal waters. A tide of 0.0 ft equals the chart datum; negative tides fall below it.
How accurate are these tide predictions?+
Culross Bay, Wells Passage is a NOAA subordinate station (9454798). NOAA predicts its times and heights from Cordova (9454050) with offsets for this spot, so treat them as a close guide rather than an exact prediction. Real water levels can also differ with wind, air pressure and river flow.
What is the water temperature at Culross Bay, Wells Passage?+
The latest water temperature near Culross Bay, Wells Passage is about 47°F, from NDBC buoy 46081, 6 mi away, at 3:40 AM AKDT. Water temperature drives fish behavior and tells you what to wear in the water, so it's worth checking alongside the tide.
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