55.3318’ N, 131.6262’ W

Ketchikan, AK

61°
H 61°
L 51°
NW
8mph
High tide
4:19 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 10:58 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 4:19 pm (14.7 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 - May 1878

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:1213.85:56-0.75:522.53:046:23New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:0115.812:4814.06:29-1.36:232.83:026:25New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:3216.01:2413.97:02-1.66:553.13:006:27New Moon3Fri
4Sat1:0316.02:0213.77:37-1.67:293.52:576:29Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:3715.92:4213.28:15-1.38:064.02:556:31Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:1515.53:2812.78:58-0.98:494.52:536:33Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:5914.84:2012.29:46-0.39:425.02:516:34Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:5114.05:2112.010:420.310:515.22:496:36First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:5813.16:2712.311:460.82:476:38First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:1812.57:3213.112:144.912:531.12:456:40First Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:4112.58:2914.21:373.71:571.22:436:42Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:5512.99:1915.42:472.02:561.22:416:44Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:0013.610:0616.63:460.13:491.22:396:46Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:5614.310:5117.44:37-1.64:381.32:386:47Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:4814.811:3517.95:24-2.95:251.52:366:49Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:3715.06:10-3.56:101.82:346:51Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:1818.01:2514.96:54-3.66:552.32:326:53Full Moon17Fri
18Sat1:0217.62:1114.67:39-3.27:402.92:316:55Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:4516.82:5713.98:23-2.48:263.52:296:56Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:2915.83:4513.29:09-1.39:154.22:276:58Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:1614.64:3512.69:56-0.110:104.82:267:00Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:0613.25:3012.110:471.111:145.12:247:01Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:0412.06:2811.911:422.12:237:03Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:1211.17:2412.112:275.012:402.82:227:05Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:2610.68:1412.61:384.41:373.42:207:06Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:3510.78:5813.22:393.42:303.72:197:08Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:3511.19:3713.83:302.33:183.92:187:09Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:2511.710:1514.54:131.14:013.92:167:11Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:1112.310:5115.14:530.14:413.92:157:12Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:5312.811:2815.65:30-0.85:203.82:147:13New Moon30Thu
31Fri12:3313.36:08-1.55:593.82:137:15New Moon31Fri
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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