55.3318’ N, 131.6262’ W

Ketchikan, AK

49°
H -°
L 43°
SE
5mph
Low tide
5:26 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 5h 26m at 5:26 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:50 am (13.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Jun 1868

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:5713.110:0515.83:440.63:441.72:117:17Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:5213.610:4816.24:34-0.54:331.82:117:18Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:4014.011:2916.55:19-1.45:181.92:107:19Full Moon3Wed
4Thu12:2414.26:00-1.95:592.12:097:20Full Moon4Thu
5Fri12:0716.51:0514.36:38-2.16:382.42:087:21Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:4416.31:4314.27:14-2.07:162.72:077:22Full Moon6Sat
7Sun1:1915.92:2113.97:50-1.67:543.22:077:24Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:5515.42:5813.58:26-1.18:333.62:067:24Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:3214.63:3713.19:03-0.49:144.12:067:25Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:1013.84:1912.69:420.410:014.52:057:26Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:5412.85:0612.310:241.310:564.82:057:27Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:4511.95:5712.211:122.12:047:28Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:4711.26:5212.412:004.812:062.72:047:29Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:5810.87:4712.91:104.31:053.12:047:29Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon8:1111.08:3813.72:153.32:053.32:047:30Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:1611.69:2614.73:111.93:023.22:047:30Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:1312.510:1215.74:010.43:542.82:047:31Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:0513.410:5716.74:48-1.14:432.42:047:31Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:5414.311:4317.55:32-2.45:302.02:047:31New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:4115.16:16-3.46:161.72:047:32New Moon20Sat
21Sun12:2817.91:2715.57:01-4.07:041.42:047:32New Moon21Sun
22Mon1:1518.02:1415.77:46-4.27:521.42:047:32Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:0317.63:0215.78:33-3.88:441.62:057:32Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed2:5416.83:5215.49:21-2.99:402.02:057:32Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:4815.54:4515.110:12-1.710:432.42:067:32First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:4814.15:4214.711:08-0.411:532.52:067:32First Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:5712.86:4214.512:071.02:077:32First Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:1412.07:4414.61:082.31:122.12:077:32First Quarter28Sun
29Mon8:3211.88:4314.82:201.72:162.82:087:31Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:4112.09:3715.13:240.83:173.22:097:31Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 85% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (85% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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