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AlaskaNOAA 9458293

Chirikof Island Tides & Coastal Conditions

Official tide predictions, weather observations and forecasts, marine-grid context, astronomy, and jurisdiction-specific rules for this NOAA station.

All official layers availableUpdated 8:52 PM AKDT

Current Conditions

Tide predictions are relative to MLLW. NWS point and marine-grid forecasts can differ at exposed shorelines.

Estimated tide now
4.2ft
rising · Station 9458293
Next high tide
12:41 AM
Thu, Sep 248.1 ft
Next low tide
7:16 AM
Thu, Sep 240.5 ft
Current Weather
47°F

Mostly Clear

Model

SW 10 mph

Model
Tide Forecast
NOAA Chirikof Island · Station 9458293 · MLLW datum · local time
currentOfficial NOAA curve
-1 ft1.8 ft4.5 ft7.3 ft10 ft8.1 ft0.5 ft7.8 ft1.9 ft8.5 ft0.5 ft8.4 ft1.0 ftWed, Sep 238:30 PMThu, Sep 248:30 AMThu, Sep 248:30 PMFri, Sep 258:30 AMFri, Sep 258:30 PM
Official NOAA predicted heights relative to MLLW. Times are shown in the place's local timezone.

Weather, Light & Marine

Conditions that affect shoreline access, small craft, fishing and surf.

Air

Temperature47°FModel

Humidity69%Model

PressureUnavailable

Wind

SustainedSW 10 mphModel

Gusts15 mphModel

Rain chance1%Model

Marine

Wave height3.0 ftModel

DirectionNot Published by NWS

WaterUnavailable
Sun & Moon

Sunrise8:11 AM

Sunset8:18 PM

MoonWaxing Gibbous

Hourly Forecast
Model
National Weather Service point forecast when the live feed is available.
Local date & timeConditionsTempWindGustsRain
Wed, Sep 23, 20268:00 PMMostly Clear47°FSW 10 mph15 mph1%
Wed, Sep 23, 20269:00 PMMostly Clear47°FSW 10 mph15 mph1%
Wed, Sep 23, 202610:00 PMMostly Clear47°FS 10 mph14 mph2%
Wed, Sep 23, 202611:00 PMMostly Clear48°FS 10 mph14 mph2%
Thu, Sep 24, 202612:00 AMMostly Clear48°FS 10 mph14 mph2%
Thu, Sep 24, 20261:00 AMMostly Clear48°FS 15 mph21 mph5%
Thu, Sep 24, 20262:00 AMMostly Clear48°FS 15 mph21 mph5%
Thu, Sep 24, 20263:00 AMMostly Clear49°FS 15 mph21 mph5%
Thu, Sep 24, 20264:00 AMSlight Chance Light Rain49°FS 25 mph28 mph19%
Thu, Sep 24, 20265:00 AMSlight Chance Light Rain50°FS 25 mph28 mph19%
Thu, Sep 24, 20266:00 AMSlight Chance Light Rain50°FS 25 mph28 mph19%
Thu, Sep 24, 20267:00 AMChance Light Rain50°FSE 30 mph35 mph46%

Fishing, Crabbing & Surfing Analysis

These scores use the available tide, wind, and marine data. They do not predict catches, report local activity, or replace safety notices.

84/100 · Very good
Fishing
Environmental planning guidance, not a catch guarantee.

Best planning window

2 hours around the next tide change

  • Manageable wind10 mph sustained wind
  • Mostly dry1% precipitation chance
  • Moving waterA rising tide can improve nearshore feeding activity
69/100 · Good
Crabbing
Conditions are secondary to seasons, closures and safety.

Best planning window

Near slack water, if the marine area is open

  • Regulations requiredConfirm the marine area is open before setting gear
  • Moderate tidal exchange7.0 ft range in the next cycle
60/100 · Fair
Surfing
Offshore model guidance with nearshore uncertainty.

Best planning window

Compare swell direction, local wind and tide before leaving

  • Usable offshore swell3.0 ft NWS forecast waves
  • Wave period not publishedThe surf score uses available NWS wave height and local wind only
  • Nearshore uncertaintyOffshore model conditions are not the same as breaking-wave height at this beach
Alaska Department of Fish and Game fishing rulesAlaska · state or territoryNOAA Fisheries federal recreational fishing resourcesU.S. federal waters · federalNational Weather Service rip-current safetyUnited States · safety
Nearby NOAA Tide Stations
Official station locations from the national NOAA CO-OPS tide-prediction catalog.

Chowiet Island, Semidi Island

NOAA 9458519 · AK

40.7 mi

Nakchamik Island

NOAA 9458779 · AK

88.3 mi

Unavikshak Island

NOAA 9458762 · AK

90.3 mi

Aniakchak Bay

NOAA 9458716 · AK

93.9 mi

Chankliut Island

NOAA 9458849 · AK

94.4 mi

Alitak, Lazy Bay

NOAA 9457804 · AK

94.5 mi

Sources And Confidence

NOAA CO-OPS tide predictions at Chirikof Islandofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 8:52 PM

National Weather Service hourly forecastofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 8:52 PM

National Weather Service coastal marine gridofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 8:52 PM

U.S. Naval Observatory astronomical applicationsofficial-calculation

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 8:52 PM

Not for navigation. Conditions can change faster than source update intervals. Always check local warnings, closures and on-site conditions.