Alaska · NOAA Station 9450492 · 55.398°, -131.727°
Checking a past trip or planning ahead? Pick any date — past or future — to see the high and low tides, the tidal range, and sunrise & sunset for Ward Cove.
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High and low tide times and heights (ft, MLLW) for the week ahead.
| High | 2:31 AM | 16.6 ft |
| Low | 8:29 AM | -0.3 ft |
| High | 2:40 PM | 17.5 ft |
| Low | 8:56 PM | -1.0 ft |
| High | 3:10 AM | 15.6 ft |
| Low | 9:01 AM | 0.9 ft |
| High | 3:11 PM | 16.9 ft |
| Low | 9:33 PM | -0.4 ft |
| High | 3:49 AM | 14.4 ft |
| Low | 9:34 AM | 2.4 ft |
| High | 3:42 PM | 16.0 ft |
| Low | 10:12 PM | 0.5 ft |
| High | 4:30 AM | 13.1 ft |
| Low | 10:07 AM | 3.8 ft |
| High | 4:14 PM | 15.0 ft |
| Low | 10:55 PM | 1.7 ft |
| High | 5:17 AM | 11.7 ft |
| Low | 10:44 AM | 5.2 ft |
| High | 4:53 PM | 13.8 ft |
| Low | 11:49 PM | 2.9 ft |
| High | 6:22 AM | 10.6 ft |
| Low | 11:35 AM | 6.4 ft |
| High | 5:46 PM | 12.7 ft |
| Low | 1:07 AM | 3.7 ft |
| High | 8:00 AM | 10.0 ft |
| Low | 1:02 PM | 7.2 ft |
| High | 7:08 PM | 11.9 ft |
Every high and low tide for the next month at Ward Cove, with heights in feet (MLLW), the daily tidal range, and sunrise & sunset.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Tides (time · ft, MLLW) | Range | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 13Today | 6:15 AM | 7:09 PM | High2:31 AM16.6 ft | Low8:29 AM-0.3 ft | High2:40 PM17.5 ft | Low8:56 PM-1.0 ft | 18.5 ft |
| Mon, Sep 14 | 6:17 AM | 7:07 PM | High3:10 AM15.6 ft | Low9:01 AM0.9 ft | High3:11 PM16.9 ft | Low9:33 PM-0.4 ft | 17.3 ft |
| Tue, Sep 15 | 6:19 AM | 7:04 PM | High3:49 AM14.4 ft | Low9:34 AM2.4 ft | High3:42 PM16.0 ft | Low10:12 PM0.5 ft | 15.5 ft |
| Wed, Sep 16 | 6:21 AM | 7:02 PM | High4:30 AM13.1 ft | Low10:07 AM3.8 ft | High4:14 PM15.0 ft | Low10:55 PM1.7 ft | 13.3 ft |
| Thu, Sep 17 | 6:23 AM | 6:59 PM | High5:17 AM11.7 ft | Low10:44 AM5.2 ft | High4:53 PM13.8 ft | Low11:49 PM2.9 ft | 10.9 ft |
| Fri, Sep 18 | 6:25 AM | 6:56 PM | High6:22 AM10.6 ft | Low11:35 AM6.4 ft | High5:46 PM12.7 ft | — | 6.3 ft |
| Sat, Sep 19 | 6:26 AM | 6:54 PM | Low1:07 AM3.7 ft | High8:00 AM10.0 ft | Low1:02 PM7.2 ft | High7:08 PM11.9 ft | 8.2 ft |
| Sun, Sep 20 | 6:28 AM | 6:51 PM | Low2:43 AM3.7 ft | High9:39 AM10.5 ft | Low2:55 PM7.0 ft | High8:47 PM12.0 ft | 8.3 ft |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 6:30 AM | 6:49 PM | Low3:57 AM3.0 ft | High10:36 AM11.5 ft | Low4:09 PM5.9 ft | High9:59 PM12.8 ft | 9.8 ft |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 6:32 AM | 6:46 PM | Low4:46 AM2.1 ft | High11:14 AM12.7 ft | Low4:58 PM4.6 ft | High10:51 PM13.8 ft | 11.7 ft |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 6:34 AM | 6:43 PM | Low5:23 AM1.2 ft | High11:45 AM13.8 ft | Low5:36 PM3.1 ft | High11:34 PM14.8 ft | 13.6 ft |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 6:36 AM | 6:41 PM | Low5:56 AM0.4 ft | High12:14 PM15.0 ft | Low6:12 PM1.7 ft | — | 14.6 ft |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 6:38 AM | 6:38 PM | High12:13 AM15.7 ft | Low6:26 AM-0.1 ft | High12:42 PM16.1 ft | Low6:46 PM0.3 ft | 16.2 ft |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 6:40 AM | 6:36 PM | High12:51 AM16.3 ft | Low6:56 AM-0.3 ft | High1:11 PM17.0 ft | Low7:20 PM-0.8 ft | 17.8 ft |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 6:42 AM | 6:33 PM | High1:29 AM16.6 ft | Low7:27 AM-0.1 ft | High1:40 PM17.7 ft | Low7:56 PM-1.6 ft | 19.3 ft |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 6:44 AM | 6:30 PM | High2:07 AM16.5 ft | Low8:00 AM0.4 ft | High2:12 PM18.0 ft | Low8:34 PM-1.9 ft | 19.9 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 6:46 AM | 6:28 PM | High2:48 AM16.0 ft | Low8:34 AM1.2 ft | High2:45 PM18.0 ft | Low9:15 PM-1.7 ft | 19.7 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 6:47 AM | 6:25 PM | High3:32 AM15.1 ft | Low9:11 AM2.3 ft | High3:23 PM17.5 ft | Low10:01 PM-1.1 ft | 18.6 ft |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 6:49 AM | 6:23 PM | High4:21 AM14.0 ft | Low9:53 AM3.6 ft | High4:06 PM16.5 ft | Low10:55 PM0.0 ft | 16.5 ft |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 6:51 AM | 6:20 PM | High5:21 AM12.7 ft | Low10:45 AM4.9 ft | High5:02 PM15.3 ft | — | 10.4 ft |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 6:53 AM | 6:17 PM | Low12:04 AM1.0 ft | High6:39 AM11.8 ft | Low11:58 AM5.9 ft | High6:18 PM14.2 ft | 13.2 ft |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 6:55 AM | 6:15 PM | Low1:28 AM1.6 ft | High8:13 AM11.8 ft | Low1:42 PM6.2 ft | High7:55 PM13.6 ft | 12.0 ft |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 6:57 AM | 6:12 PM | Low2:52 AM1.4 ft | High9:34 AM12.8 ft | Low3:20 PM5.2 ft | High9:24 PM14.1 ft | 12.7 ft |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 6:59 AM | 6:10 PM | Low4:00 AM0.8 ft | High10:31 AM14.1 ft | Low4:29 PM3.5 ft | High10:32 PM14.9 ft | 14.1 ft |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 7:01 AM | 6:07 PM | Low4:53 AM0.2 ft | High11:16 AM15.4 ft | Low5:21 PM1.8 ft | High11:26 PM15.7 ft | 15.5 ft |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 7:03 AM | 6:05 PM | Low5:36 AM-0.1 ft | High11:54 AM16.5 ft | Low6:04 PM0.3 ft | — | 16.6 ft |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 7:05 AM | 6:02 PM | High12:13 AM16.2 ft | Low6:15 AM-0.1 ft | High12:29 PM17.3 ft | Low6:44 PM-0.8 ft | 18.1 ft |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 7:07 AM | 6:00 PM | High12:56 AM16.4 ft | Low6:51 AM0.2 ft | High1:01 PM17.7 ft | Low7:20 PM-1.5 ft | 19.2 ft |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 7:09 AM | 5:57 PM | High1:36 AM16.2 ft | Low7:24 AM0.8 ft | High1:32 PM17.8 ft | Low7:55 PM-1.6 ft | 19.4 ft |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 7:11 AM | 5:55 PM | High2:13 AM15.8 ft | Low7:57 AM1.7 ft | High2:02 PM17.5 ft | Low8:30 PM-1.3 ft | 18.8 ft |
Tide predictions for Ward Cove come from NOAA station 9450492 (Alaska), computed from long-term harmonic analysis of observed water levels. Heights are shown in feet relative to MLLW (Mean Lower Low Water) — the same datum used on US nautical charts — so they line up directly with charted depths.
Ward Cove typically sees a mixed semidiurnal tide, with two highs and two lows of differing heights each day. 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 and pressure can push the real water level above or below prediction. The daily tidal range in the 30-day table shows how much water moves each day: bigger ranges around the new and full moon mean stronger currents.
The current water temperature near Ward Cove is about 55°F, from the nearest reporting buoy (Ketchikan, AK buoy KECA2, 6 mi away). Water temperature shapes where fish hold and feed, and tells you what to wear in the water — check it alongside the tide before you head out.
Today (Sunday, September 13), high tide at Ward Cove is at 2:31 AM (16.6 ft), 2:40 PM (17.5 ft). Heights are referenced to MLLW (Mean Lower Low Water).
Today, low tide at Ward Cove is at 8:29 AM (-0.3 ft), 8:56 PM (-1.0 ft).
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.
These are NOAA harmonic predictions — highly accurate for the astronomical tide. Real water levels can still differ with wind, barometric pressure, and storms, so always check current conditions before getting underway.
The latest sea-surface temperature near Ward Cove is about 55°F, from the nearest reporting buoy (Ketchikan, AK buoy KECA2, 6 mi away). 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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