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AlaskaNOAA 9462808

Scotch Cap 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 8:14 PM AKDT

Current Conditions

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

Estimated tide now
2.7ft
falling · Station 9462808
Next low tide
8:24 PM
Wed, Sep 232.7 ft
Next high tide
1:54 AM
Thu, Sep 245.5 ft
Current Weather
55°F

Light Rain and Fog/Mist

Observed

SE 28 mph

Observed
Tide Forecast
NOAA Scotch Cap · Station 9462808 · MLLW datum · local time
currentOfficial NOAA curve
-1 ft1 ft3 ft5 ft7 ft2.7 ft5.5 ft0.4 ft5.3 ft2.0 ft5.5 ft0.7 ft5.5 ftWed, Sep 238:00 PMThu, Sep 248:00 AMThu, Sep 248:00 PMFri, Sep 258:00 AMFri, Sep 258:00 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

Temperature55°FObserved

Humidity82%Observed

Pressure995 mbObserved

Wind

SustainedSE 28 mphObserved

Gusts39 mphModel

Rain chance99%Model

Marine

Wave height0.0 ftModel

DirectionCalm / No DirectionModel

WaterUnavailable
Sun & Moon

Sunrise8:47 AM

Sunset8:54 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 PMHeavy Rain51°FE 30 mph39 mph99%
Wed, Sep 23, 20269:00 PMHeavy Rain51°FE 30 mph39 mph99%
Wed, Sep 23, 202610:00 PMHeavy Rain52°FSE 30 mph38 mph100%
Wed, Sep 23, 202611:00 PMHeavy Rain53°FSE 30 mph38 mph100%
Thu, Sep 24, 202612:00 AMHeavy Rain53°FSE 30 mph38 mph100%
Thu, Sep 24, 20261:00 AMHeavy Rain54°FSE 35 mph40 mph99%
Thu, Sep 24, 20262:00 AMHeavy Rain54°FSE 35 mph40 mph99%
Thu, Sep 24, 20263:00 AMHeavy Rain54°FSE 35 mph40 mph99%
Thu, Sep 24, 20264:00 AMRain Showers54°FS 25 mph31 mph89%
Thu, Sep 24, 20265:00 AMRain Showers54°FS 25 mph31 mph89%
Thu, Sep 24, 20266:00 AMRain Showers53°FS 25 mph31 mph89%
Thu, Sep 24, 20267:00 AMChance Rain Showers52°FW 15 mph22 mph51%

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.

38/100 · Poor
Fishing
Environmental planning guidance, not a catch guarantee.

Best planning window

2 hours around the next tide change

  • Strong wind28 mph can make shore and small-boat fishing difficult
  • Falling tideConditions vary by species and shoreline structure
45/100 · 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
  • Rough handling conditionsStrong wind raises small-craft and gear-retrieval risk
  • Moderate tidal exchange5.0 ft range in the next cycle
11/100 · Poor
Surfing
Offshore model guidance with nearshore uncertainty.

Best planning window

Compare swell direction, local wind and tide before leaving

  • Limited swell0.0 ft NWS forecast waves
  • Wave period not publishedThe surf score uses available NWS wave height and local wind only
  • Strong local wind28 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.

Cape Sarichef

NOAA 9462787 · AK

16.0 mi

Tigalda Bay, Tigalda Island

NOAA 9462782 · AK

21.1 mi

SE Tigalda Island, Pacific Ocean

NOAA 9462786 · AK

21.7 mi

Akun Cove, Akun Island

NOAA 9462719 · AK

33.6 mi

Trident Bay, Akun Island

NOAA 9462721 · AK

36.1 mi

Cape Mordvinof

NOAA 9462838 · AK

38.6 mi

Sources And Confidence

NOAA CO-OPS tide predictions at Scotch Capofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 8:14 PM

National Weather Service observation and hourly forecastofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 8:14 PM

National Weather Service coastal marine gridofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 8:14 PM

U.S. Naval Observatory astronomical applicationsofficial-calculation

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 8:14 PM

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