Drift River (USDRF) — marine weather & port guide
Drift River is a port in United States at 60°33.0′N 152°8.0′W. Today (Aug 3): SSE wind 4–8 kn, waves 1.4–1.8 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 60°33.0′N 152°8.0′W |
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| UN/LOCODE | USDRF |
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| Harbor size | Very small |
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| Harbor type | Coastal natural harbor |
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| Shelter | Fair |
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| Tide range | 0 m |
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| Time zone | America/Anchorage |
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10-day marine forecast — Drift River
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| SSE 4–8 kn | 23 kn | 1.4–1.8 m |
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| SSE 8–9 kn | 30 kn | 1.4–2.2 m |
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| S 2–9 kn | 26 kn | 0.8–1.4 m |
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| S 2–9 kn | 23 kn | 0.7–0.9 m |
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| S 2–7 kn | 19 kn | 0.4–0.6 m |
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| SW 1–3 kn | 4 kn | 0.5–0.7 m |
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| ENE 2–3 kn | 3 kn | 0.3–0.4 m |
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| NNW 2–2 kn | 6 kn | 0.2–0.2 m |
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| NW 1–1 kn | 4 kn | 0.3–0.3 m |
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| WNW 1–1 kn | 4 kn | 0.3–0.3 m |
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Forecast from the ECMWF IFS model run , waves from ECMWF WAM. Updated with each model cycle; the live chart below recalculates for your departure time and vessel.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Drift River right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: SSE wind 4–8 kn, waves 1.4–1.8 m. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Drift River?
Drift River is classed as a very small harbor (coastal natural harbor), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.