55.3318’ N, 131.6262’ W

Ketchikan, AK

45°
H 48°
L 39°
ESE
4mph
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 5h 53m 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 - May 1816

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:1815.63:2213.08:56-0.98:484.13:066:21Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:5815.04:1412.29:43-0.29:364.93:046:23Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:4614.25:1911.710:410.510:415.63:026:25Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:5113.36:3411.711:501.02:596:27First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:1512.77:4812.412:075.71:051.12:576:29First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:4312.88:5013.61:394.82:150.82:556:31First Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:5913.59:4115.02:543.13:140.32:536:32Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:0214.410:2616.33:531.14:05-0.12:516:34Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:5715.111:0817.34:43-0.84:52-0.22:496:36Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:4815.611:4818.05:30-2.35:35-0.12:476:38Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:3615.86:14-3.36:180.42:456:40Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:2818.21:2215.66:57-3.77:001.12:436:42Full Moon12Sun
13Mon1:0817.92:0815.17:39-3.47:422.12:416:44Full Moon13Mon
14Tue1:4817.22:5414.38:22-2.68:253.12:396:46Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:2916.13:4213.39:07-1.49:114.22:386:47Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:1314.84:3512.49:56-0.110:045.12:366:49Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:0213.45:3611.710:501.111:105.82:346:51Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:0112.16:4411.511:532.12:326:53Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:1511.37:5011.712:305.81:002.72:316:54Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:3411.08:4312.31:495.22:022.92:296:56Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:4311.29:2513.02:524.12:552.82:276:58Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:4011.710:0113.83:412.93:392.72:267:00Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:2712.310:3514.64:221.64:182.62:247:01Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:1012.911:0715.34:590.44:542.62:237:03Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:5013.411:3915.85:35-0.75:282.62:217:04Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:2913.86:10-1.56:032.72:207:06New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:1316.21:0914.06:45-2.06:392.92:197:08New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:4716.41:4914.07:23-2.37:173.22:177:09New Moon28Tue
29Wed1:2516.32:3213.88:03-2.37:573.62:167:11New Moon29Wed
30Thu2:0516.03:1813.48:46-1.98:434.02:157:12Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri2:5015.44:0913.19:34-1.49:374.42:147:13Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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