Akutan Harbor, Akutan Island tide chart
Alaska · near Akutan (1 mi) · NOAA station 9462691 · times in local time (AKDT)
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Tides today, Sunday, October 11
- Low 1:12 AM 0.1 ft
- High 8:37 AM 3.1 ft
- Low 1:27 PM 2.6 ft
- High 5:54 PM 3.1 ft
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Sunrise 9:24 AM · Sunset 8:16 PM · New moon (0%)
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Tide times this week
| Day | High and low tides | Sunrise / sunset | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | L 1:12 AM 0.1 ftH 8:37 AM 3.1 ftL 1:27 PM 2.6 ftH 5:54 PM 3.1 ft | 9:24 AM / 8:16 PM | New moon (0%) |
| Mon Oct 12 | L 2:01 AM -0.1 ftH 10:04 AM 3.5 ftL 3:21 PM 3.0 ftH 6:17 PM 3.1 ft | 9:26 AM / 8:14 PM | New moon (2%) |
| Tue Oct 13 | L 2:49 AM -0.2 ftH 11:09 AM 3.8 ft | 9:28 AM / 8:12 PM | Waxing crescent (7%) |
| Wed Oct 14 | L 3:38 AM -0.2 ftH 11:57 AM 4.0 ft | 9:30 AM / 8:09 PM | Waxing crescent (13%) |
| Thu Oct 15 | L 4:26 AM -0.2 ftH 12:39 PM 4.1 ft | 9:32 AM / 8:07 PM | Waxing crescent (21%) |
| Fri Oct 16 | L 5:12 AM -0.1 ftH 1:18 PM 4.1 ft | 9:34 AM / 8:05 PM | Waxing crescent (30%) |
| Sat Oct 17 | L 5:55 AM -0.1 ftH 1:55 PM 4.0 ftL 7:51 PM 3.0 ftH 10:17 PM 3.1 ft | 9:36 AM / 8:02 PM | First quarter (40%) |
Tidal currents near Akutan Harbor, Akutan Island
From NOAA's current predictions for Akutan Bay at 32 ft depth, 5.0 miles away. Slack is when the current turns and the water is calmest; flood runs in with the rising tide and ebb runs out with the falling tide. Times are the peak of each run, in knots. The strongest current this week is 0.3 knots.
| Day | Slack water and peak currents |
|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | Slack 1:55 AMSlack 6:10 AMEbb 9:40 AM 0.2 knSlack 2:50 PMSlack 4:49 PMEbb 9:05 PM 0.3 kn |
| Mon Oct 12 | Slack 2:31 AMFlood 5:03 AM 0.1 knSlack 6:52 AMEbb 10:41 AM 0.2 knSlack 4:25 PMEbb 9:39 PM 0.2 kn |
| Tue Oct 13 | Slack 3:10 AMFlood 5:43 AM 0.1 knSlack 7:28 AMEbb 11:46 AM 0.2 knSlack 5:25 PMEbb 9:38 PM 0.2 kn |
| Wed Oct 14 | Slack 3:53 AMSlack 8:00 AMEbb 12:28 PM 0.2 knSlack 5:29 PMEbb 9:30 PM 0.2 knEbb 10:47 PM 0.1 kn |
| Thu Oct 15 | Ebb 12:09 AM 0.1 knSlack 4:39 AMSlack 8:25 AMEbb 1:04 PM 0.2 knSlack 5:41 PMEbb 9:48 PM 0.1 knEbb 11:24 PM 0.1 kn |
| Fri Oct 16 | Ebb 1:03 AM 0.1 knSlack 5:34 AMSlack 8:24 AMEbb 1:40 PM 0.2 knSlack 6:09 PM |
| Sat Oct 17 | Slack 12:08 AMSlack 6:33 AMEbb 2:19 PM 0.3 knSlack 6:46 PM |
Current predictions can differ a lot over short distances: check the station location on NOAA before planning a passage.
Best fishing times at Akutan Harbor, Akutan Island
The bite score (0 to 100) adds up what anglers watch most: moving water (a tide running harder than usual here scores higher), solunar periods (major periods of about two hours centred on the moon overhead or underfoot, minor periods of about an hour on moonrise and moonset), dawn and dusk light, and how close it is to the new or full moon. Best times are the stretches of the day scoring near that day's top.
| Day | Bite score | Best times | Major periods | Minor periods |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | 78 · Excellent | 3:00 AM–4:00 AM, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM | 2:26 AM–4:26 AM, 2:49 PM–4:49 PM | 10:51 AM–11:51 AM, 7:36 PM–8:36 PM |
| Mon Oct 12 | 71 · Good | 4:00 AM–5:00 AM, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM | 3:12 AM–5:12 AM, 3:36 PM–5:36 PM | 12:11 PM–1:11 PM, 7:51 PM–8:51 PM |
| Tue Oct 13 | 66 · Good | 4:00 AM–6:00 AM, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM | 4:00 AM–6:00 AM, 4:25 PM–6:25 PM | 1:30 PM–2:30 PM, 8:13 PM–9:13 PM |
| Wed Oct 14 | 59 · Good | 5:00 AM–7:00 AM, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM | 4:50 AM–6:50 AM, 5:15 PM–7:15 PM | 2:41 PM–3:41 PM, 8:46 PM–9:46 PM |
| Thu Oct 15 | 57 · Good | 7:00 PM–8:00 PM, 6:00 AM–7:00 AM | 5:40 AM–7:40 AM, 6:06 PM–8:06 PM | 3:40 PM–4:40 PM, 9:32 PM–10:32 PM |
| Fri Oct 16 | 62 · Good | 7:00 AM–9:00 AM, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | 6:31 AM–8:31 AM, 6:56 PM–8:56 PM | 4:23 PM–5:23 PM, 10:33 PM–11:33 PM |
| Sat Oct 17 | 62 · Good | 8:00 AM–9:00 AM | 7:21 AM–9:21 AM, 7:46 PM–9:46 PM | 4:53 PM–5:53 PM |
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Best daylight low tides in the next two weeks
The lowest water that falls between sunrise and sunset, for tide pooling and beachcombing.
- 2.6 ft at 1:27 PM on Sunday, October 11
- 3.0 ft at 3:21 PM on Monday, October 12
- 3.0 ft at 7:51 PM on Saturday, October 17
Tide table: October 11 to November 10, 2026
Full 2026 tide table Full 2027 tide table
| Day | High and low tides | Sunrise / sunset |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | L 1:12 AM 0.1 ftH 8:37 AM 3.1 ftL 1:27 PM 2.6 ftH 5:54 PM 3.1 ft | 9:24 AM / 8:16 PM |
| Mon Oct 12 | L 2:01 AM -0.1 ftH 10:04 AM 3.5 ftL 3:21 PM 3.0 ftH 6:17 PM 3.1 ft | 9:26 AM / 8:14 PM |
| Tue Oct 13 | L 2:49 AM -0.2 ftH 11:09 AM 3.8 ft | 9:28 AM / 8:12 PM |
| Wed Oct 14 | L 3:38 AM -0.2 ftH 11:57 AM 4.0 ft | 9:30 AM / 8:09 PM |
| Thu Oct 15 | L 4:26 AM -0.2 ftH 12:39 PM 4.1 ft | 9:32 AM / 8:07 PM |
| Fri Oct 16 | L 5:12 AM -0.1 ftH 1:18 PM 4.1 ft | 9:34 AM / 8:05 PM |
| Sat Oct 17 | L 5:55 AM -0.1 ftH 1:55 PM 4.0 ftL 7:51 PM 3.0 ftH 10:17 PM 3.1 ft | 9:36 AM / 8:02 PM |
| Sun Oct 18 | L 6:36 AM 0.0 ftH 2:27 PM 3.8 ftL 8:14 PM 2.9 ftH 11:11 PM 3.0 ft | 9:38 AM / 8:00 PM |
| Mon Oct 19 | L 7:15 AM 0.2 ftH 2:54 PM 3.6 ftL 8:37 PM 2.6 ft | 9:40 AM / 7:58 PM |
| Tue Oct 20 | H 12:03 AM 2.9 ftL 7:51 AM 0.4 ftH 3:14 PM 3.4 ftL 9:02 PM 2.3 ft | 9:42 AM / 7:55 PM |
| Wed Oct 21 | H 1:03 AM 2.7 ftL 8:23 AM 0.7 ftH 3:26 PM 3.2 ftL 9:31 PM 1.9 ft | 9:44 AM / 7:53 PM |
| Thu Oct 22 | H 2:14 AM 2.6 ftL 8:53 AM 1.1 ftH 3:28 PM 3.1 ftL 10:03 PM 1.4 ft | 9:45 AM / 7:51 PM |
| Fri Oct 23 | H 3:33 AM 2.5 ftL 9:19 AM 1.5 ftH 3:29 PM 3.2 ftL 10:40 PM 0.8 ft | 9:47 AM / 7:49 PM |
| Sat Oct 24 | H 5:06 AM 2.5 ftL 9:44 AM 2.0 ftH 3:37 PM 3.4 ftL 11:23 PM 0.2 ft | 9:49 AM / 7:46 PM |
| Sun Oct 25 | H 6:53 AM 2.8 ftL 10:12 AM 2.6 ftH 3:55 PM 3.6 ft | 9:51 AM / 7:44 PM |
| Mon Oct 26 | L 12:11 AM -0.3 ftH 8:22 AM 3.1 ftL 10:55 AM 3.1 ftH 4:24 PM 3.8 ft | 9:53 AM / 7:42 PM |
| Tue Oct 27 | L 1:04 AM -0.8 ftH 9:37 AM 3.5 ftL 12:26 PM 3.5 ftH 5:09 PM 4.0 ft | 9:55 AM / 7:40 PM |
| Wed Oct 28 | L 1:59 AM -1.1 ftH 10:32 AM 3.9 ftL 2:01 PM 3.8 ftH 6:14 PM 4.1 ft | 9:57 AM / 7:38 PM |
| Thu Oct 29 | L 2:56 AM -1.3 ftH 11:14 AM 4.1 ftL 3:28 PM 3.8 ftH 7:26 PM 4.2 ft | 9:59 AM / 7:36 PM |
| Fri Oct 30 | L 3:54 AM -1.4 ftH 11:53 AM 4.3 ftL 4:44 PM 3.6 ftH 8:38 PM 4.1 ft | 10:01 AM / 7:34 PM |
| Sat Oct 31 | L 4:51 AM -1.3 ftH 12:31 PM 4.3 ftL 5:46 PM 3.2 ftH 9:54 PM 4.0 ft | 10:03 AM / 7:32 PM |
| Sun Nov 1 | L 4:45 AM -1.1 ftH 12:08 PM 4.3 ftL 5:45 PM 2.7 ftH 10:11 PM 3.8 ft | 9:05 AM / 6:30 PM |
| Mon Nov 2 | L 5:36 AM -0.7 ftH 12:45 PM 4.3 ftL 6:45 PM 2.1 ftH 11:29 PM 3.4 ft | 9:07 AM / 6:28 PM |
| Tue Nov 3 | L 6:25 AM -0.1 ftH 1:19 PM 4.2 ftL 7:45 PM 1.5 ft | 9:09 AM / 6:26 PM |
| Wed Nov 4 | H 12:56 AM 3.1 ftL 7:13 AM 0.6 ftH 1:50 PM 4.1 ftL 8:41 PM 0.9 ft | 9:11 AM / 6:24 PM |
| Thu Nov 5 | H 2:25 AM 3.0 ftL 8:00 AM 1.4 ftH 2:16 PM 4.0 ftL 9:32 PM 0.4 ft | 9:13 AM / 6:22 PM |
| Fri Nov 6 | H 3:57 AM 2.9 ftL 8:46 AM 2.1 ftH 2:38 PM 3.9 ftL 10:21 PM 0.0 ft | 9:15 AM / 6:20 PM |
| Sat Nov 7 | H 5:44 AM 3.1 ftL 9:36 AM 2.8 ftH 2:51 PM 3.7 ftL 11:08 PM -0.2 ft | 9:17 AM / 6:18 PM |
| Sun Nov 8 | H 7:26 AM 3.5 ftL 10:49 AM 3.4 ftH 2:54 PM 3.7 ftL 11:51 PM -0.3 ft | 9:19 AM / 6:16 PM |
| Mon Nov 9 | H 8:50 AM 3.9 ft | 9:21 AM / 6:15 PM |
| Tue Nov 10 | L 12:33 AM -0.3 ftH 9:46 AM 4.2 ft | 9:23 AM / 6:13 PM |
Heights are in feet above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero line on most US nautical charts. A minus height means the water drops below that line.
Around Akutan Harbor, Akutan Island
Marinas
- Akutan Whaling Station Dock 0.1 mi
- Akutan Crab Pot Storage Siytg 0.5 mi
- Akutan Boat Harbor 0.7 mi
- Akutan Dock 0.8 mi
Distances from the tide station. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; links open in Google Maps.
Fish in the waters around Akutan Harbor, Akutan Island
40 kinds of fish, sharks and rays have been recorded within 15 km (about 9 miles) of this spot, most often Walleye Pollock, Pacific Cod, Pacific Halibut. The bar shows how many records each has.
- Walleye Pollock Gadus chalcogrammusSalt water · 57 records
- Pacific Cod Gadus macrocephalusSalt water · 50 records
- Pacific Halibut Hippoglossus stenolepisSalt water · 44 records
- Arrowtooth Flounder Atheresthes stomiasSalt water · 40 records
- Flathead Sole Hippoglossoides elassodonSalt water · 40 records
- Chum Salmon Oncorhynchus ketaSalt water · 34 records
- Sablefish Anoplopoma fimbriaSalt water · 33 records
- King Salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytschaSalt water · 31 records
- Atka Mackerel Pleurogrammus monopterygiusSalt water · 29 records
- Sebastes variabilisSalt water · 28 records
- Pacific Ocean Perch Sebastes alutusSalt water · 25 records
- Rex Sole Glyptocephalus zachirusSalt water · 25 records
- Greenland Halibut Reinhardtius hippoglossoidesSalt water · 24 records
- Northern Rockfish Sebastes polyspinisSalt water · 23 records
- Kamchatka Flounder Atheresthes evermanniSalt water · 20 records
- Rock Sole Lepidopsetta bilineataSalt water · 19 records
- Prowfish Zaprora silenusSalt water · 18 records
- Pacific Herring Clupea pallasiiSalt water · 18 records
- Pacific Sleeper Shark Somniosus pacificusSalt water · 15 records
- Yellowfin Sole Limanda asperaSalt water · 14 records
- Rougheye Rockfish Sebastes aleutianusSalt water · 11 records
- Shortraker Rockfish Sebastes borealisSalt water · 11 records
- Yellow Irish Lord Hemilepidotus jordaniSalt water · 10 records
- Searcher Bathymaster signatusSalt water · 10 records
- Spurdog Squalus acanthiasSalt water · 9 records
- Shortspine Thornyhead Sebastolobus alascanusSalt water · 7 records
- Kelp Greenling Hexagrammos decagrammusSalt water · 7 records
- Pacific Sand Lance Ammodytes hexapterusSalt water · 6 records
- Salmon Shark Lamna ditropisSalt water · 6 records
- Great Sculpin Myoxocephalus polyacanthocephalusSalt water · 5 records
- Sturgeon Poacher Podothecus accipenserinusSalt water · 5 records
- Alaska Skate Bathyraja parmiferaSalt water · 5 records
- Northern Rock Sole Lepidopsetta polyxystraSalt water · 5 records
- Dover Sole Microstomus pacificusSalt water · 5 records
- Bigmouth Sculpin Hemitripterus boliniSalt water · 4 records
- Harlequin Rockfish Sebastes variegatusSalt water · 4 records
- Whitespotted Greenling Hexagrammos stelleriSalt water · 4 records
- Longnose Lancetfish Alepisaurus feroxSalt water · 4 records
- Starry Flounder Platichthys stellatusSalt water · 4 records
- Red Irish Lord Hemilepidotus hemilepidotusSalt water · 3 records
Records from GBIF datasets released under CC0 or CC BY 4.0 (museum collections, surveys and community sightings). It shows what has been found here, not a complete list. Check your state rules before keeping fish.
About the tides at Akutan Harbor, Akutan Island
Akutan Harbor, Akutan Island gets two high tides and two low tides almost every day, and the two highs are close in height. Over the next month the water typically rises or falls about 2.5 ft between a high and the next low.
The biggest swings in this window come around Friday, October 30, when the day's range reaches 5.6 ft, and again around Tuesday, November 10 (4.5 ft). Those spring tides follow the new and full moon by a day or two. The calmest day is Thursday, October 22, with only 2.1 ft between the day's highest and lowest water.
The lowest tide of the month is -1.4 ft at 3:54 AM on Friday, October 30. There are 18 minus tides (lows below the chart's zero line) in this window: the best times for tide pools, clamming and walking the flats.
The highest predicted tide is 4.3 ft at 12:31 PM on Saturday, October 31. Onshore wind or a storm can push the real water level above that.
This is a subordinate station: NOAA calculates its times and heights by adjusting a nearby reference station, so expect them to be a few minutes or a few tenths of a foot off on any given day.
Station details
- NOAA station ID: 9462691
- Type: subordinate (adjusted from a reference station)
- Location: 54.1283, -165.8080
Reference station: Unalaska.