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AlaskaNOAA 9454561

Perch Point 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 7:46 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 9454561
Next high tide
12:17 AM
Thu, Sep 2411.0 ft
Next low tide
6:35 AM
Thu, Sep 240.2 ft
Current Weather
48°F

Mostly Clear

Observed

ENE 17 mph

Observed
Tide Forecast
NOAA Perch Point · Station 9454561 · MLLW datum · local time
currentOfficial NOAA curve
-1 ft2.5 ft6 ft9.5 ft13 ft11.0 ft0.2 ft10.9 ft1.6 ft11.4 ft-0.0 ft11.7 ft0.6 ftWed, Sep 237:30 PMThu, Sep 247:30 AMThu, Sep 247:30 PMFri, Sep 257:30 AMFri, Sep 257:30 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

Temperature48°FObserved

Humidity87%Observed

PressureUnavailable

Wind

SustainedENE 17 mphObserved

Gusts5 mphModel

Rain chance10%Model

Marine

Wave height2.0 ftModel

DirectionNot Published by NWS

WaterUnavailable
Sun & Moon

Sunrise7:37 AM

Sunset7:45 PM

MoonWaxing Gibbous

Hourly Forecast
Model
National Weather Service point forecast when the live feed is available.
Local date & timeConditionsTempWindGustsRain
Wed, Sep 23, 20267:00 PMMostly Clear54°FNE 5 mph5 mph10%
Wed, Sep 23, 20268:00 PMMostly Clear52°FNE 5 mph5 mph10%
Wed, Sep 23, 20269:00 PMMostly Clear54°FNE 5 mph5 mph10%
Wed, Sep 23, 202610:00 PMSlight Chance Rain Showers53°FE 5 mph6 mph15%
Wed, Sep 23, 202611:00 PMSlight Chance Rain Showers54°FE 5 mph6 mph15%
Thu, Sep 24, 202612:00 AMSlight Chance Rain Showers53°FE 5 mph6 mph15%
Thu, Sep 24, 20261:00 AMChance Rain Showers54°FE 5 mph5 mph26%
Thu, Sep 24, 20262:00 AMChance Rain Showers53°FE 5 mph5 mph26%
Thu, Sep 24, 20263:00 AMChance Rain Showers53°FE 5 mph5 mph26%
Thu, Sep 24, 20264:00 AMChance Rain Showers54°FE 5 mph6 mph38%
Thu, Sep 24, 20265:00 AMChance Rain Showers53°FE 5 mph6 mph38%
Thu, Sep 24, 20266:00 AMChance Rain Showers54°FE 5 mph6 mph38%

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.

72/100 · Good
Fishing
Environmental planning guidance, not a catch guarantee.

Best planning window

2 hours around the next tide change

  • Moderate wind17 mph sustained wind
  • Mostly dry10% precipitation chance
  • Moving waterA rising tide can improve nearshore feeding activity
57/100 · Fair
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
  • Large tidal exchange9.7 ft can increase current around gear
23/100 · Poor
Surfing
Offshore model guidance with nearshore uncertainty.

Best planning window

Compare swell direction, local wind and tide before leaving

  • Wave period not publishedThe surf score uses available NWS wave height and local wind only
  • Strong local wind17 mph may reduce surface quality
  • 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.

Port Chalmers

NOAA 9454511 · AK

9.4 mi

5 miles NE of Point Brazil, Montague Island

NOAA 9454616 · AK

9.8 mi

Gibbon Anchorage, Green Island

NOAA 9454573 · AK

10.0 mi

Point Helen

NOAA 9454671 · AK

12.9 mi

Snug Harbor, Knight Island

NOAA 9454662 · AK

14.0 mi

Patton Bay

NOAA 9454574 · AK

15.3 mi

Sources And Confidence

NOAA CO-OPS tide predictions at Perch Pointofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 7:46 PM

National Weather Service observation and hourly forecastofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 7:46 PM

National Weather Service coastal marine gridofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 7:46 PM

U.S. Naval Observatory astronomical applicationsofficial-calculation

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 7:46 PM

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