False Bay, Chatham Strait

False Bay, Chatham Strait is a tide station in AK, United States. The tide is a major force here — around ⁦16.1 ft⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

Good

Best window 08:00 – 11:00

Good (58) — best around ⁦08:00–11:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.

Feels like ⁦33°⁩ around 23:00.
Why we say this
Apparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do.

Shore73
Boat59
Rock63
Kayak48
Spearfishing est.45

Shore73
Boat59
Rock63
Kayak48
Spearfishing45est.

Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock

Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h ago

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Best ⁦09:00–12:00⁩·Avoid ⁦00:00–09:00⁩, ⁦15:00–18:00⁩

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Why

a major solunar period
moving water
dawn or dusk light
cold water
likely murky water

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Tides

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Which day to go

Updated about 2 h ago

Day	Shore	Boat	Rock	Kayak	Spearfishing	Wind	Waves	Swell	Water
18 Sun	81	73	77	56	55	4–9kn SSE	0.1–0.5ft SSE	0.2ft · 1.9s SSE	47°
19 Mon	69	64	67	45	51	4–17kn SSE	0.1–1.5ft SSE	0.1ft · 1.7s SSE	46°
20 Tue	54	30	41	0	13	6–22kn SSE	0.4–3.6ft SSE	0.5ft · 3.4s SSE	47°
21 Wed	61	35	46	1	14	4–10kn SSE	0.1–0.5ft SSE	0.2ft · 2.2s SSE	46°
22 Thu	73	59	63	48	45	1–8kn SSE	0.1–0.3ft SSE	0.1ft · 1.9s SSE	46°
23 Fri	76	71	72	67	58	0–9kn N	0.1ft SE	0.1ft · 2.1s ESE	45°
24 Sat	59	30	42	0	15	7–10kn NNW	0.1–0.3ft N	0.2ft · 1.5s N	45°

Fishing spots nearby

Hawk Inlet Entrance · tide station · ⁦16 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at False Bay, Chatham Strait?

Our fishing score for False Bay, Chatham Strait on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at False Bay, Chatham Strait on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦11:30 AM, 11:44 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦05:04 AM, 05:38 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at False Bay, Chatham Strait?

The mean spring range at False Bay, Chatham Strait is about ⁦16.1 ft⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at False Bay, Chatham Strait?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:51 AM and sets at 05:35 PM. The moon rises at 04:28 PM and sets at 03:08 AM.