Valdez, AK - Station ID: 9454240
| Established: | Aug 15, 1964 |
| Time Meridian: | 135° W |
| Present Installation: | Jul 19, 1989 |
| Date Removed: | N/A |
| Water Level Max (ref MHHW): | 4.91 ft. Nov 11, 1981 |
| Water Level Min (ref MLLW): | -5.44 ft. Dec 14, 2008 |
| Mean Range: | 9.7 ft. |
| Diurnal Range: | 12.15 ft. |
| Latitude | 61° 7.5' N |
| Longitude | 146° 21.8' W |
| NOAA Chart#: | 16708 |
| Met Site Elevation: | 15.2 ft. above MSL |
Sensor Information
| Sensor | Sensor ID | DCP# | Sensor Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic WL | A1 | 1 | N/A | Enabled |
| Wind | C1 | 1 | 27.7 ft. above site Elevation | Enabled |
| Air Temperature | D1 | 1 | 26.1 ft. above site Elevation | Enabled |
| Water Temperature | E1 | 1 | 7.1 ft. below MLLW | Enabled |
| Barometric Pressure | F1 | 1 | 20.8 ft. above MSL | Enabled |
| Tsunami WL | U1 | 1 | N/A | Enabled |
How to reach: To reach the tidal bench marks from Valdez as Richardson Highway turns into Egan Drive, continue west on Egan Drive for two blocks, turn south (left) onto Hazelet Avenue, follow Hazelet to end, turn west (right) and follow signs to ferry terminal. The bench marks were in the general vicinity of the ferry terminal. The tide gauge is located on west end of the pier in a standard 4' X 6' fiberglass tide house.