55.3318’ N, 131.6262’ W

Ketchikan, AK

57°
H -°
L 51°
SSE
21mph
High tide
4:58 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 10:17 am (6.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 22m at 4:58 am (11.9 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 - Sep 1823

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:5712.79:4415.53:250.13:324.33:495:44Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:4714.210:4216.64:21-1.14:312.63:515:42Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:3015.711:3317.45:07-2.15:210.93:535:39Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:0916.85:49-2.66:07-0.53:555:37New Moon4Thu
5Fri12:1917.712:4717.56:29-2.66:50-1.43:575:34New Moon5Fri
6Sat1:0317.51:2317.87:06-2.07:31-1.83:595:31New Moon6Sat
7Sun1:4616.71:5817.67:43-0.98:12-1.54:015:29Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:2915.62:3317.08:190.58:54-0.74:025:26Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:1114.33:0815.98:552.29:380.54:045:24Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:5812.83:4714.79:343.810:281.84:065:21Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:5311.44:3313.410:195.411:323.04:085:19First Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:0910.35:3712.311:236.64:105:16First Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:5010.17:0711.912:583.61:017.14:125:13First Quarter13Sat
14Sun9:1110.88:3312.22:253.42:356.64:145:11First Quarter14Sun
15Mon10:0111.79:3413.03:272.73:375.44:165:08Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:3712.810:2013.94:111.84:214.14:185:06Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:0813.810:5914.74:461.04:582.84:205:03Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:3614.711:3615.35:170.45:321.54:215:00Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:0315.65:460.16:040.54:234:58Full Moon19Fri
20Sat12:1115.712:3016.36:140.06:37-0.44:254:55Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:4615.812:5816.76:430.27:10-1.04:274:53Full Moon21Sun
22Mon1:2215.71:2716.97:130.77:45-1.24:294:50Full Moon22Mon
23Tue2:0015.21:5916.97:451.58:24-1.04:314:47Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed2:4114.42:3416.58:192.59:08-0.44:334:45Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:2813.33:1615.79:003.710:010.54:354:42Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:2612.24:1014.79:504.911:081.44:374:40Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:4211.45:2413.811:006.04:394:37Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:1511.47:0013.512:321.812:416.24:414:34Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon8:3512.48:2814.01:551.52:185.24:424:32Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue9:3413.89:3614.93:030.73:283.44:444:29Waning Crescent30Tue
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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