Wainwright king tides 2026–27
The highest tides NOAA predicts for Wainwright over the next 12 months, one per spring tide, at Wainwright, Chukchi Sea. The biggest is 1.5 ft on Wed, Aug 4, 2027 at 1:48 PM, about 1.0 ft above a typical high tide.
Next big tide: Tue, Jul 6, 2027 at 1:54 PM, 1.4 ft.
Highest tides
| Date | Time | Height | Above a typical high | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jul 6, 2027 | 1:54 PM | 1.4 ft | 0.9 ft | 3 days after the new moon |
| Fri, Jul 16, 2027 | 10:38 AM | 1.3 ft | 0.8 ft | 2 days before the full moon |
| Wed, Jul 21, 2027 | 2:32 PM | 1.5 ft | 1.0 ft | 3 days after the full moon |
| Tue, Jul 27, 2027 | 5:31 AM | 1.3 ft | 0.8 ft | |
| Wed, Aug 4, 2027 | 1:48 PM | 1.5 ft | 1.0 ft | 2 days after the new moon |
| Tue, Aug 10, 2027 | 4:56 AM | 1.4 ft | 0.9 ft | |
| Wed, Aug 18, 2027 | 1:44 PM | 1.4 ft | 0.9 ft | 2 days after the full moon |
| Tue, Aug 24, 2027 | 4:28 AM | 1.2 ft | 0.7 ft | |
| Tue, Aug 31, 2027 | 12:35 PM | 1.2 ft | 0.7 ft | on the new moon |
| Mon, Sep 6, 2027 | 3:25 AM | 1.2 ft | 0.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | 8:06 AM | −0.5 ft | 0.6 ft | |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | 7:28 AM | −0.6 ft | 0.7 ft | 2 days after the new moon |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | 8:44 PM | −0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 4 days after the full moon |
| Sun, Apr 4, 2027 | 6:01 AM | −0.5 ft | 0.6 ft | 2 days before the new moon |
| Fri, Apr 9, 2027 | 8:52 PM | −0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 3 days after the new moon |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | 8:28 PM | −0.6 ft | 0.7 ft | 3 days after the full 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
- Utqiaġvik · 86 mi
From NOAA tide predictions for Wainwright, Chukchi Sea. Heights are feet above mean lower low water (MLLW). Not for navigation.