55.3318’ N, 131.6262’ W

Ketchikan, AK

50°
H -°
L 42°
S
6mph
Low tide
3:51 am

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 3h 19m at 3:51 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : 10:25 am (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 - Nov 1816

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:3514.810:4713.94:132.24:432.05:503:10Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:0415.511:2414.44:472.05:170.95:523:08Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:3116.011:5914.75:182.05:480.05:543:06Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:5816.45:472.26:19-0.65:563:04Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:3414.912:2616.66:162.56:50-0.95:583:02Full Moon5Tue
6Wed1:0814.812:5416.66:452.97:22-1.06:003:00Full Moon6Wed
7Thu1:4314.61:2316.47:163.57:56-0.76:032:58Full Moon7Thu
8Fri2:2114.11:5516.07:484.28:34-0.36:052:56Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:0213.52:3215.48:255.09:180.46:072:54Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:5112.83:1614.59:105.710:101.16:092:52Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:5012.24:1513.610:096.411:151.76:112:50Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:0212.25:3612.911:326.66:132:49Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:1612.87:0712.812:282.01:075.86:152:47Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:1813.98:2713.41:391.82:254.26:172:45Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri9:1015.49:3314.32:411.43:262.16:192:43Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:5616.810:3015.33:341.04:170.06:212:42Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:3818.011:2216.04:220.85:04-1.86:232:40Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:2018.95:080.85:49-3.06:252:38New Moon18Mon
19Tue12:1116.412:0119.35:511.16:33-3.66:272:37New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:5916.412:4319.26:351.77:16-3.56:292:35New Moon20Wed
21Thu1:4616.11:2518.57:182.58:01-2.96:312:34New Moon21Thu
22Fri2:3315.42:0817.58:033.58:46-1.76:332:33Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:2214.52:5316.18:514.59:35-0.36:352:31Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:1513.63:4214.69:455.410:281.16:362:30Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:1512.94:4113.110:516.211:292.36:382:29First Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:2212.65:5412.012:116.36:402:28First Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:2812.77:1511.512:363.11:325.86:422:26First Quarter27Wed
28Thu8:2413.28:2911.61:403.52:394.76:442:25First Quarter28Thu
29Fri9:0913.99:2812.02:363.73:303.46:452:24Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:4614.610:1712.63:223.74:122.26:472:23Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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