55.3318’ N, 131.6262’ W

Ketchikan, AK

46°
H -°
L 40°
SE
8mph
Low tide
4:25 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 47m at 4:25 pm (4.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:18 pm (12.9 ft)
Sunset today : 5:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Feb 1816

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:3714.82:1915.58:203.08:39-0.16:423:19Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:0614.62:5314.78:553.19:080.76:403:21Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:3614.43:3013.79:333.39:381.86:383:23Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:0814.14:1212.510:163.610:112.96:363:25Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:4413.95:0511.411:083.810:524.16:343:27First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:2813.66:1510.612:123.86:323:29First Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:2613.57:4410.31:293.46:303:31First Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:3613.79:1111.012:596.12:452.46:283:34First Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:4814.510:1812.12:256.23:491.06:263:36Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:5215.611:1113.43:385.54:42-0.66:243:38Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:4816.911:5614.84:384.45:29-2.16:223:40Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:3918.05:293.06:13-3.26:203:42Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:3815.912:2718.76:171.76:55-3.96:183:44Full Moon13Tue
14Wed1:1916.91:1418.97:030.77:36-3.96:163:46Full Moon14Wed
15Thu1:5917.52:0018.47:490.08:16-3.26:143:48Full Moon15Thu
16Fri2:3917.72:4717.38:37-0.28:57-2.06:113:51Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:2017.53:3715.89:260.09:40-0.26:093:53Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:0216.84:3114.010:200.710:251.76:073:55Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:4915.95:3612.311:211.511:183.76:053:57Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:4314.96:5911.112:342.26:023:59Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:5114.08:3610.912:255.31:592.46:004:01Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:1013.79:5711.61:516.23:172.05:584:03Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri9:2413.910:5412.53:156.14:181.35:554:05Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:2314.511:3613.34:195.45:050.55:534:07Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:0915.15:074.55:43-0.15:514:10Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:1014.011:49 AM15.65:463.66:16-0.65:484:12Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:4114.612:2416.06:202.76:45-0.85:464:14New Moon27Tue
28Wed1:0915.012:5616.16:532.17:13-0.85:434:16New Moon28Wed
29Thu1:3515.31:2815.97:241.67:40-0.55:414:18New Moon29Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9450460)

Common Questions About Ketchikan, AK Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Ketchikan, AK?

Ketchikan, AK is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Ketchikan, AK tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Ketchikan, AK?

Tide predictions for Ketchikan, AK come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Ketchikan, AK?

Tide data for Ketchikan, AK is sourced from NOAA Station #9450460. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9450460.

What is the moon phase in Ketchikan, AK tonight?

Tonight the moon over Ketchikan, AK is Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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