55.3318’ N, 131.6262’ W

Ketchikan, AK

53°
H 55°
L 44°
S
5mph
Low tide
10:17 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 2h 52m at 10:17 am (6.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:20 pm (13.7 ft)
Sunset today : 5:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Mar 1823

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:5316.73:2513.99:120.29:112.35:404:18Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:2615.74:0812.49:541.39:463.95:384:21Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:0214.65:0011.010:432.510:275.45:354:23Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:4613.56:159.911:473.511:246.75:334:25Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:4812.58:049.71:164.05:304:27Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:1712.09:3110.41:017.32:453.65:284:29Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri8:4412.410:2111.42:426.93:472.75:254:31Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:4613.310:5712.53:485.84:301.65:234:33Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:3314.211:2813.64:344.55:040.75:204:35Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:1315.111:5614.75:123.15:35-0.15:184:37Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:5115.85:471.76:04-0.65:154:39New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:2415.712:2716.26:210.56:34-0.85:134:41New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:5216.41:0416.36:55-0.47:04-0.65:104:43New Moon13Thu
14Fri1:2117.01:4116.17:30-1.17:350.05:074:45New Moon14Fri
15Sat1:5217.22:2115.48:08-1.38:090.95:054:47Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:2517.23:0414.48:49-1.18:452.05:024:49Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:0316.73:5413.29:37-0.49:273.45:004:51Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:4715.84:5511.910:340.510:204.84:574:53Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:4514.86:1811.111:461.411:365.84:554:55First Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:0513.87:5511.21:131.64:524:57First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:4013.79:1312.31:206.02:351.14:494:59First Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:0314.310:0913.72:534.93:390.24:475:01Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:0815.210:5315.03:593.24:29-0.64:445:03Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:0115.911:3216.24:511.55:12-1.14:425:05Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:4716.45:350.05:51-1.24:395:07Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:0816.912:2916.46:15-1.16:27-0.84:365:09Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:4117.31:0916.26:53-1.77:01-0.14:345:11Full Moon27Thu
28Fri1:1317.31:4715.57:30-1.77:340.84:315:13Full Moon28Fri
29Sat1:4417.02:2514.78:05-1.38:072.04:295:15Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:1516.33:0213.68:42-0.58:393.24:265:17Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:4715.43:4312.49:200.69:144.44:245:19Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 33% 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 First Quarter (33% 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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