55.3318’ N, 131.6262’ W

Ketchikan, AK

63°
H 63°
L 51°
NW
9mph
High tide
3:47 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 10:15 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 08m at 3:47 pm (15.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Sep 1880

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:5612.810:4514.54:341.04:413.93:535:39Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:2813.911:2315.35:090.25:172.73:555:36New Moon2Thu
3Fri11:5714.911:5915.85:40-0.55:511.53:575:34New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:2615.76:11-0.96:250.53:595:31New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:3516.112:5616.46:41-0.96:59-0.34:015:28New Moon5Sun
6Mon1:1216.11:2616.97:12-0.67:35-0.84:035:26Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:5015.81:5817.07:440.18:13-0.94:055:23Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:3015.02:3316.98:191.08:56-0.64:075:21Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:1514.03:1316.38:582.39:450.14:095:18Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:0812.84:0115.59:443.610:461.04:105:16First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:1611.75:0414.610:444.94:125:13First Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:4511.26:2713.912:041.712:075.74:145:10First Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:1711.77:5714.01:321.61:465.54:165:08Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:2612.99:1314.82:490.93:064.24:185:05Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:1814.310:1415.73:490.04:072.54:205:03Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:0115.611:0516.44:37-0.84:560.94:225:00Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:4016.611:5116.85:19-1.25:40-0.44:244:57Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:1617.25:57-1.16:21-1.34:264:55Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:3316.812:5017.56:33-0.77:00-1.74:284:52Full Moon19Sun
20Mon1:1316.41:2217.37:070.17:37-1.64:294:50Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:5215.71:5416.87:401.18:14-1.04:314:47Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:3014.72:2616.08:132.48:530.04:334:44Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:0913.52:5915.08:463.79:341.14:354:42Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:5312.33:3713.99:234.910:232.44:374:39Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:4611.24:2612.710:086.111:283.44:394:37Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:5910.45:3711.811:177.04:414:34Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:3110.47:1011.612:493.81:037.14:434:31Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:4511.18:3012.12:073.52:326.34:454:29Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:3312.29:2813.03:062.73:294.94:474:26Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:1013.410:1514.03:501.94:113.44:494:24Waning Crescent30Thu
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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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