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 1h 22m at 11:44 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 5:58 am (11.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - May 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:0613.99:3415.33:002.03:120.33:056:21Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:5714.410:1116.13:470.53:540.33:036:23Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:4214.810:4616.54:28-0.74:320.53:016:25Full Moon3Sat
4Sun11:2414.811:1816.75:06-1.55:081.02:596:27Full Moon4Sun
5Mon12:0214.75:41-1.95:421.62:566:29Full Moon5Mon
6Tue12:4014.36:16-1.96:152.42:546:31Full Moon6Tue
7Wed12:1916.21:1713.86:50-1.56:483.22:526:33Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:5015.61:5413.17:25-0.87:224.12:506:35Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:2314.82:3512.28:020.18:005.02:486:37Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:0013.93:2311.58:441.08:445.72:466:38Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:4312.94:2210.99:341.99:436.32:446:40Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:3912.05:3210.710:362.611:046.52:426:42Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:5111.36:4011.211:452.82:416:44Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:1311.17:3412.012:295.812:502.72:396:46Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:2611.68:1813.11:374.51:452.32:376:48Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:2612.48:5614.42:292.92:311.92:356:49Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:1913.39:3315.63:141.13:141.52:336:51Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:0714.110:1016.63:56-0.73:551.32:326:53Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:5414.810:4817.54:37-2.24:361.32:306:55New Moon19Mon
20Tue11:4015.211:2918.05:19-3.35:171.52:286:56New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:2715.26:02-3.96:001.92:276:58New Moon21Wed
22Thu12:1118.01:1615.06:48-3.96:462.42:257:00Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:5717.62:0714.47:36-3.47:363.12:247:01Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:4716.73:0213.88:29-2.58:333.92:227:03Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun2:4215.54:0413.39:27-1.39:414.42:217:05First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:4814.15:1213.110:30-0.311:024.52:207:06First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:0412.96:2013.311:380.62:187:08First Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:2612.37:2013.912:263.912:441.22:177:09First Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:4212.38:1214.61:392.71:431.62:167:11Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:4612.58:5615.22:381.42:351.92:157:12Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:4012.99:3615.63:260.23:212.22:137:14Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 2:51 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 38% 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 First Quarter (38% 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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