Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 11:32 am (4.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 41m at 5:58 am (11.2 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 - Dec 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:0712.24:3612.010:516.511:132.96:492:21First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:0812.85:5711.912:125.66:502:21First Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:0313.77:1312.312:173.01:204.16:522:20Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:5114.98:1913.11:172.92:162.26:532:19Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:3616.39:1614.12:112.73:060.36:552:18Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:1917.510:0915.03:012.43:52-1.56:562:18Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:0318.611:0015.83:482.34:38-3.06:582:17Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:4719.211:4916.24:352.25:23-3.96:592:17Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:3319.55:222.36:10-4.17:002:17Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:3816.212:2019.26:092.66:57-3.87:022:16Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:2716.01:0918.36:593.07:46-2.97:032:16Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:1815.52:0017.17:523.68:38-1.77:042:16Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:1214.92:5715.58:524.39:33-0.37:052:16Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:1114.44:0213.910:014.710:321.17:062:16Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:1314.25:1712.711:204.711:352.27:072:16Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:1614.26:3812.012:404.17:082:16Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:1414.57:5312.012:393.11:483.27:092:16Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:0414.98:5612.31:383.72:432.17:092:16Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:4815.39:4712.82:304.13:281.17:102:16Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:2715.710:3113.33:164.34:080.37:112:17Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:0316.011:1113.73:584.44:43-0.37:112:17New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:3816.311:4714.04:364.45:18-0.67:122:18New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:1316.45:124.45:51-0.87:122:18New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:2214.211:47 AM16.45:474.56:24-0.87:132:19New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:5714.212:2116.26:224.56:58-0.67:132:19Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:3214.012:5615.86:584.77:32-0.37:132:20Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:0813.81:3315.27:364.98:070.27:132:21Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:4613.62:1414.48:195.18:460.87:132:22Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:2713.53:0213.59:095.29:291.57:132:23First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:1313.54:0012.610:105.110:182.47:132:24First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:0513.85:1011.811:204.511:133.37:132:25First Quarter31Tue
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 8:45 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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