The Bar and Chill

The Bore Tide can be seen along the Turnagain Arm.  The tide is a phenomenon of nature and the longest standing wave.  The bore tide is a rush of seawater that returns to a shallow and narrowing inlet from a broad bay.  Bore tides come in after extreme minus low tides created by a full or new moon.   September’s highest tide will be:  Sept. 17, Wed., Anchorage Tide will be 32.3 ft., it can be seen at Beluga Point at 4:50 pm, Windy Point at 5:20 pm and Bird Point to Girdwood at 6:20 pm.    October’s highest  tide will be:  Oct. 16, Thurs., Anchorage Tide will be 33.1 ft., it can be seen at Beluga Point at 4:30 pm, Windy Point at 5:00 pm and Bird Point to Girdwood at 6:00 pm.  (Times noted are give or take 15 mins.).