Nelson Lagoon king tides 2026–27
The highest tides NOAA predicts for Nelson Lagoon over the next 12 months, one per spring tide, at Port Moller. The biggest is 12.7 ft on Sun, Nov 29, 2026 at 2:54 PM, about 3.2 ft above a typical high tide.
Next big tide: Sat, Oct 31, 2026 at 4:19 PM, 12.4 ft.
Highest tides
| Date | Time | Height | Above a typical high | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | 4:19 PM | 12.4 ft | 2.8 ft | |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | 1:52 PM | 11.7 ft | 2.2 ft | 4 days after the new moon |
| Sun, Nov 29, 2026 | 2:54 PM | 12.7 ft | 3.2 ft | |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | 12:50 PM | 11.6 ft | 2.1 ft | 2 days after the new moon |
| Sun, Dec 27, 2026 | 1:36 PM | 12.5 ft | 3.0 ft | 4 days after the full moon |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | 12:59 PM | 11.9 ft | 2.3 ft | 3 days after the full moon |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 | 3:49 AM | 11.6 ft | 2.1 ft | |
| Wed, Jun 9, 2027 | 3:20 AM | 11.9 ft | 2.4 ft | |
| Thu, Jul 8, 2027 | 2:47 AM | 11.8 ft | 2.3 ft | |
| Mon, Oct 4, 2027 | 3:35 PM | 11.9 ft | 2.3 ft |
These are astronomical predictions. An onshore wind, heavy rain or a storm can push water a foot or more higher, and that is when king tides flood low roads, docks and marsh-front yards. Check the forecast the week before.
Lowest tides
The same spring tides drain the water lowest. Good days for shelling, walking sandbars and exploring the flats; mind the time and the incoming tide.
| Date | Time | Height | Below a typical low | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | 5:42 AM | −2.6 ft | 4.8 ft | 3 days after the full moon |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | 4:27 AM | −2.9 ft | 5.1 ft | 1 day after the full moon |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | 3:14 AM | −2.6 ft | 4.9 ft | on the full moon |
| Sun, Jun 6, 2027 | 6:13 PM | −2.9 ft | 5.1 ft | 2 days after the new moon |
| Sun, Jul 4, 2027 | 4:59 PM | −3.0 ft | 5.2 ft | 1 day after the new moon |
| Sun, Aug 1, 2027 | 3:45 PM | −2.5 ft | 4.7 ft | on the new moon |
What is a king tide?
“King tide” is the everyday name for the highest tides of the year. They come with the new or full moon (spring tides) when the moon is also at its closest to Earth, and they are strongest in the months when the sun lines up too. They are entirely predictable, which is why the dates above are known a year ahead.
King tides in nearby towns
- Sand Point · 53 mi
- King Cove · 78 mi
- Perryville · 79 mi
- Cold Bay · 81 mi
- Chignik · 110 mi
- False Pass · 117 mi
From NOAA tide predictions for Port Moller. Heights are feet above mean lower low water (MLLW). Not for navigation.