Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 41m at 12:45 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:07 am (10.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:28 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Feb 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:1014.93:0414.69:013.19:190.77:384:22Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:4114.53:4213.49:403.49:511.97:364:24Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:1514.14:2512.210:243.810:273.27:344:26Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:5413.75:1911.111:174.111:104.47:324:28Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:4013.36:3210.312:234.37:304:30Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:3913.28:0410.212:075.51:423.97:284:32Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:4713.49:2510.91:226.22:553.07:264:34Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:5414.110:2611.92:406.13:541.77:244:37Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:5315.111:1313.23:465.54:430.27:224:39Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:4516.311:5514.44:404.55:26-1.27:204:41Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:3217.45:273.26:07-2.47:184:43New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:3515.512:1818.26:112.06:46-3.17:164:45New Moon12Mon
13Tue1:1316.41:0218.66:551.07:25-3.47:134:47New Moon13Tue
14Wed1:5117.11:4718.47:390.38:05-3.07:114:49Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:3017.42:3317.68:25-0.18:45-2.17:094:51Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:1117.33:2116.39:140.09:27-0.67:074:54Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:5316.94:1414.710:070.510:121.17:054:56First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:4116.25:1613.011:071.111:043.07:024:58First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:3615.36:3411.712:191.77:005:00First Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:4514.58:0811.312:104.71:401.96:585:02First Quarter20Tue
21Wed8:0414.29:3311.81:355.62:591.56:555:04Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu9:1814.510:3712.73:025.74:030.76:535:06Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:1915.111:2413.74:105.04:54-0.16:515:08Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:0915.75:024.15:37-0.76:485:10Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:0314.411:51 AM16.15:443.26:13-1.16:465:13Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:3715.012:2916.46:212.46:46-1.26:435:15Full Moon26Mon
27Tue1:0715.41:0316.36:551.87:17-1.16:415:17Full Moon27Tue
28Wed1:3615.61:3516.07:281.57:46-0.76:385:19Full Moon28Wed
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 3:56 am — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 minimum.

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 (47% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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