55.3318’ N, 131.6262’ W

Ketchikan, AK

50°
H 64°
L 52°
NNW
1mph
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 50m 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 - Jun 1881

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:4114.23:4212.99:14-0.29:194.32:127:16Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:2113.44:2312.69:520.610:074.62:117:18Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:0612.45:0812.410:341.511:034.72:107:19First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:5911.55:5712.411:212.32:097:20First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:0410.86:4912.712:094.512:143.02:087:21First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:1810.57:4213.31:183.81:133.52:077:22First Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:3110.88:3414.12:232.82:123.72:077:23Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:3611.59:2415.03:191.43:093.72:067:24Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:3212.410:1316.04:10-0.14:033.42:067:25Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:2413.411:0117.04:57-1.54:532.92:057:26Full Moon10Fri
11Sat12:1214.25:43-2.75:422.42:057:27Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:5914.96:28-3.66:302.02:047:28Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:3718.11:4515.37:13-4.17:191.62:047:28Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:2618.02:3115.57:59-4.08:091.52:047:29Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:1517.43:1815.58:45-3.49:021.62:047:30Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:0716.44:0715.49:33-2.410:001.82:047:30Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:0215.04:5915.110:22-1.111:032.02:047:31Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:0313.55:5414.811:160.42:047:31Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:1312.26:5314.612:132.012:141.92:047:31Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:3111.47:5414.61:261.71:183.12:047:32Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:4911.38:5214.82:351.12:243.82:047:32Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:5711.79:4615.03:360.43:264.22:047:32Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:5412.210:3415.24:28-0.34:214.22:057:32Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:4112.711:1815.55:13-0.95:084.02:057:32New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:2213.25:54-1.35:503.82:067:32New Moon25Sat
26Sun12:5913.56:31-1.66:293.52:067:32New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:3515.61:3313.77:06-1.67:063.32:077:32New Moon27Mon
28Tue1:1115.52:0613.87:40-1.57:413.22:077:32Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:4615.12:3813.88:13-1.28:183.22:087:31Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:2114.63:1113.88:45-0.78:553.32:097:31Waxing 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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