55.3318’ N, 131.6262’ W

Ketchikan, AK

52°
H 63°
L 51°
NNW
2mph
Low tide
9:37 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 2h 08m at 9:37 am (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1881

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:4916.02:4313.88:19-1.48:163.53:036:23Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:2415.23:2313.08:58-0.58:554.23:016:25Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:0314.24:0712.29:400.69:404.92:596:27Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:4613.14:5811.610:271.510:345.52:576:29First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:3812.15:5711.311:222.411:455.72:556:31First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:4511.27:0011.512:232.92:536:33First Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:0210.97:5812.01:065.41:263.22:516:35First Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:1611.18:4812.92:174.42:233.12:496:37Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:1811.79:3113.93:133.03:132.92:476:39Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:1112.510:1115.03:591.63:582.62:456:41Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:5813.310:5016.04:410.14:402.32:436:42Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:4314.111:2916.95:21-1.35:212.02:416:44Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:2714.76:01-2.46:021.92:396:46Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:1017.51:1115.06:43-3.16:451.82:376:48Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:5217.81:5615.07:26-3.47:292.02:356:50Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:3617.62:4314.88:11-3.28:172.32:346:52Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:2417.13:3314.48:59-2.79:092.82:326:53Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:1516.14:2714.09:50-1.710:103.22:306:55Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:1314.85:2713.810:47-0.611:203.42:296:57Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:2013.56:3113.811:480.52:276:58Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:3712.67:3414.212:373.112:541.42:267:00Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:5712.28:3314.71:532.31:592.02:247:02Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:0912.49:2515.33:001.12:592.42:237:03Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:1112.810:1315.83:56-0.13:532.62:217:05Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:0413.310:5616.14:44-1.04:412.72:207:07Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:5113.711:3616.35:28-1.75:252.92:187:08New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:3313.96:08-2.06:053.02:177:10New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:1416.21:1314.06:46-2.16:443.22:167:11New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:5116.01:5013.87:23-1.97:213.42:157:12New Moon29Sun
30Mon1:2815.62:2713.68:00-1.57:593.62:147:14Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue2:0415.03:0413.38:36-0.98:374.02:137:15Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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