Harbor · Gulf of Alaska

Kodiak is one of Alaska's largest fishing ports — a high-energy coastline with strong Gulf of Alaska swell exposure. This harbor page will aggregate tides, buoy observations, and marine forecasts for charter operators and commercial fleets.

Region
Kodiak Island
Gulf of Alaska
Forecast zone
FZAK52-PAFC
NWS Coastal Waters
Exposure
HIGH
Gulf swell influence
Fleet rank
#3–4
Major Alaska fishing port
Harbor overview
Location
Kodiak Island
Gulf of Alaska
High-energy coast with strong swell — commercial fishing hub
Marine forecast zone
FZAK52-PAFC
NWS Coastal Waters
Primary tide station
Kodiak
NOAA Station · Kodiak Island
Port character
COMMERCIAL
Largest in Alaska by volume
Charter, crabbing, ground fish, and longline operations
What this page will include

Future versions will show live tide data from the Kodiak NOAA station, buoy observations for swell and water temperature from the Gulf of Alaska network, active NWS coastal warnings, and daylight windows for this high-latitude port.