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Snug Harbor, Chisik 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
3.5ft
falling · Station 9456173
Next low tide
8:58 PM
Wed, Sep 233.5 ft
Next high tide
2:53 AM
Thu, Sep 2415.2 ft
Current Weather
45°F

Clear

Observed

NNE 3 mph

Observed
Tide Forecast
NOAA Snug Harbor, Chisik Island · Station 9456173 · MLLW datum · local time
currentOfficial NOAA curve
-2 ft3.3 ft8.5 ft13.8 ft19 ft3.5 ft15.2 ft0.4 ft15.9 ft1.7 ft16.4 ft-0.2 ft17.1 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

Temperature45°FObserved

Humidity76%Observed

Pressure1011 mbObserved

Wind

SustainedNNE 3 mphObserved

Gusts2 mphModel

Rain chance0%Model

Marine

Wave height1.0 ftModel

DirectionNot Published by NWS

WaterUnavailable
Sun & Moon

Sunrise7:58 AM

Sunset8:06 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 Clear45°F 0 mph2 mph0%
Wed, Sep 23, 20269:00 PMMostly Clear42°F 0 mph2 mph0%
Wed, Sep 23, 202610:00 PMMostly Clear41°FNW 5 mph5 mph0%
Wed, Sep 23, 202611:00 PMMostly Clear40°FNW 5 mph5 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 202612:00 AMMostly Clear39°FNW 5 mph5 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20261:00 AMMostly Clear38°FNW 5 mph6 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20262:00 AMMostly Clear37°FNW 5 mph6 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20263:00 AMMostly Clear37°FNW 5 mph6 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20264:00 AMMostly Clear36°FNW 5 mph7 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20265:00 AMMostly Clear36°FNW 5 mph7 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20266:00 AMSunny35°FNW 5 mph7 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20267:00 AMPartly Sunny35°FN 5 mph3 mph4%

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.

76/100 · Good
Fishing
Environmental planning guidance, not a catch guarantee.

Best planning window

2 hours around the next tide change

  • Manageable wind3 mph sustained wind
  • Mostly dry0% precipitation chance
  • Falling tideConditions vary by species and shoreline structure
71/100 · 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
  • Calm surface3 mph wind favors safer gear handling
  • Large tidal exchange13.4 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

  • Limited swell1.0 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.

Tuxedni Channel

NOAA 9456204 · AK

3.7 mi

Ninilchik

NOAA 9455653 · AK

31.2 mi

Anchor Point

NOAA 9455606 · AK

33.9 mi

Drift River Terminal

NOAA 9455741 · AK

34.5 mi

Kalgin Island (north end), Cook Inlet

NOAA 9455732 · AK

35.3 mi

Oil Bay, Kamishak Bay

NOAA 9456463 · AK

40.0 mi

Sources And Confidence

NOAA CO-OPS tide predictions at Snug Harbor, Chisik Islandofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 8:52 PM

National Weather Service observation and 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.