Homer Tide Times & Tide Chart

High and low tide predictions for Homer, Alaska (NOAA station 9455558). Heights are in feet relative to Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) — negative values are minus tides, the best for tidepooling.

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Upcoming tides

Saturday, September 26

2:53 AM	High tide	19.74 ft
8:56 AM	Low tide	-0.60 ft
3:07 PM	High tide	20.64 ft
9:16 PM	Low tide	-1.56 ft

Sunday, September 27

3:28 AM	High tide	20.29 ft
9:28 AM	Low tide	-0.53 ft
3:36 PM	High tide	21.36 ft
9:51 PM	Low tide	-2.58 ft

Monday, September 28

4:04 AM	High tide	20.35 ft
10:02 AM	Low tide	0.02 ft
4:06 PM	High tide	21.68 ft
10:28 PM	Low tide	-2.99 ft

Tuesday, September 29

4:42 AM	High tide	19.86 ft
10:37 AM	Low tide	1.02 ft
4:39 PM	High tide	21.51 ft
11:07 PM	Low tide	-2.72 ft

Wednesday, September 30

5:23 AM	High tide	18.82 ft
11:14 AM	Low tide	2.42 ft
5:16 PM	High tide	20.80 ft
11:52 PM	Low tide	-1.77 ft

Astronomical predictions from NOAA CO-OPS; actual levels vary with weather and swell.

Tidepooling near Homer

Bishop's Beach — Kachemak Bay's ~25-foot range uncovers vast flats right from downtown; check the tide book before walking out.
Diamond Creek beach — A steep trail down to boulder fields that hide stars, crabs, and octopus dens.
China Poot Bay — Across the bay by water taxi; guided low-tide walks run in summer.

What to look for

sea stars (sunflower stars occasionally — still recovering from wasting disease), moon snails, nudibranchs, octopus (under boulders), sea cucumbers, whelks and hermit crabs.

Best time of year

Huge tide ranges expose broad flats on any big low. The best daytime minus tides run May through July, which also lines up with comfortable weather and long daylight.

Conditions and access change — check the park's official page and local hazard advisories before you go, and confirm the tide on the day. New to tidepools? Read how to go tidepooling safely.