Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 1h 20m at 4:35 pm (6.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:34 pm (13.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Aug 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:4611.06:4514.812:261.312:124.72:536:51Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:1011.67:5915.41:430.51:364.62:556:49Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:1712.79:0416.22:49-0.72:483.82:576:47Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:1114.010:0117.03:44-1.83:482.72:596:45New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:5715.110:5117.54:32-2.74:391.63:006:43New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:3915.911:3717.55:15-3.15:260.73:026:41New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:1816.45:55-3.16:090.23:046:39New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:2117.212:5516.56:33-2.66:510.03:066:37Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:0216.41:3016.37:10-1.67:330.23:086:35Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:4215.32:0415.87:45-0.38:140.83:106:33Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:2314.02:4015.18:211.18:581.63:126:30Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:0712.63:1714.28:582.79:482.53:146:28First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:5811.24:0113.49:404.210:493.23:156:26First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:0510.24:5812.710:345.53:176:24First Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:359.76:1112.412:063.611:50 AM6.33:196:21First Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:0210.17:2612.61:273.31:166.33:216:19Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:0211.08:2913.42:312.42:255.63:236:17Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:4612.09:1914.33:181.43:174.63:256:15Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:2213.110:0215.23:570.43:593.43:276:12Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:5514.110:4115.94:31-0.54:372.33:296:10Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:2615.011:1916.45:04-1.25:141.23:316:07Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:5715.811:5816.65:35-1.65:500.33:336:05Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:2916.46:07-1.66:28-0.43:356:03Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:3616.41:0116.86:40-1.27:08-0.73:366:00Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:1715.91:3616.87:15-0.47:51-0.63:385:58Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:0114.92:1516.57:530.88:39-0.13:405:55Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:5113.73:0015.88:362.29:360.63:425:53Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:5112.43:5615.09:283.610:461.23:445:50Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:0811.45:0914.310:374.93:465:48Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:4011.36:3514.212:081.412:085.43:485:45Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue8:0312.17:5514.71:290.91:384.83:505:43Waning Crescent31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9450460)

Common Questions About Ketchikan, AK Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Ketchikan, AK today?

Slack tide in Ketchikan, AK is approximately 7:34 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Ketchikan, AK?

Ketchikan, AK is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 83% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Gibbous (83% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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