55.3318’ N, 131.6262’ W

Ketchikan, AK

58°
H -°
L 53°
NW
5mph
Low tide
10:58 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 4h 40m at 10:58 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:22 am (11.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Jan 1878

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:4116.54:335.05:29-1.07:132:27New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:0313.911:29 AM16.85:244.76:11-1.47:132:29New Moon2Wed
3Thu12:4414.412:1116.96:084.36:49-1.57:132:30New Moon3Thu
4Fri1:2214.712:5116.86:494.07:25-1.47:122:31New Moon4Fri
5Sat1:5614.81:2816.57:273.77:58-1.17:122:33Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun2:2914.72:0315.98:053.68:30-0.57:112:34Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:0114.62:3915.08:423.79:010.37:112:36Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:3214.43:1614.09:223.89:321.37:102:37Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:0414.23:5612.910:054.010:042.47:092:39First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:3913.94:4411.710:544.210:393.77:092:40First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:1913.75:4410.711:534.311:234.97:082:42First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:0713.67:0410.11:044.17:072:44First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:0713.78:3310.312:225.92:173.37:062:45Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:1214.19:4911.11:386.53:232.27:052:47Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:1614.910:4712.22:566.54:170.77:042:49Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:1316.011:3413.44:015.85:05-0.77:032:51Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:0417.14:554.85:48-2.17:012:53Full Moon17Thu
18Fri12:1714.611:53 AM18.05:443.76:30-3.17:002:54Full Moon18Fri
19Sat12:5715.612:3918.56:302.67:10-3.66:592:56Full Moon19Sat
20Sun1:3616.41:2518.67:161.67:50-3.66:572:58Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:1517.02:1118.08:021.08:30-2.96:563:00Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:5517.32:5816.88:510.89:10-1.76:553:02Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:3617.23:4915.29:420.99:530.06:533:04Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:1916.84:4613.510:391.310:392.06:523:06Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:0816.15:5511.911:441.911:333.96:503:08Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:0415.37:2410.91:022.26:483:10Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:1314.79:0111.012:425.52:252.06:473:12Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:2914.610:1711.82:086.33:381.46:453:14Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:3914.911:1212.73:286.24:360.66:433:16Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:3615.411:5513.64:315.55:22-0.16:423:19Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:2315.95:204.66:01-0.76:403:21New Moon31Thu
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 31% 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 (31% 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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