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 3h 40m 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 - Aug 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:5513.411:2515.55:26-0.85:243.62:526:52Full Moon1Fri
2Sat12:2613.85:58-1.25:583.12:546:50Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:0015.712:5614.16:28-1.36:332.82:566:48Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:3415.61:2614.26:58-1.27:072.52:586:46Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:0915.21:5514.37:28-0.87:442.43:006:44Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:4514.62:2614.37:58-0.18:242.43:026:42Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:2413.73:0014.38:310.89:092.43:036:40Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:1012.73:3914.29:092.010:042.43:056:38Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:0711.74:2714.19:543.211:112.33:076:36Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:2110.95:2914.010:534.43:096:34Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:4910.76:4114.312:281.912:105.23:116:31Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:1411.47:5515.11:450.81:345.23:136:29Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:2212.59:0116.22:51-0.52:474.43:156:27Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:1613.810:0017.23:47-1.93:483.33:176:25New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:0415.010:5218.04:37-3.04:412.03:196:22New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:4715.911:4218.35:22-3.75:300.93:206:20New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:2916.66:05-3.96:170.13:226:18New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:2818.01:0816.86:46-3.47:02-0.23:246:16Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:1417.21:4716.77:26-2.47:49-0.13:266:13Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:0015.92:2616.28:05-0.98:360.53:286:11Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:4714.33:0515.48:450.99:271.33:306:08First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:3912.73:4814.49:282.810:252.23:326:06First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:4211.24:3913.410:184.611:362.83:346:04First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:0410.35:4412.711:255.93:366:01First Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:3910.37:0112.512:583.012:516.63:385:59Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:5410.98:1312.92:122.62:116.33:395:56Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:4411.89:0913.63:091.83:095.53:415:54Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:2212.69:5314.53:521.03:534.63:435:51Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:5513.410:3215.24:290.24:313.63:455:49Full Moon29Fri
30Sat11:2414.111:0715.75:00-0.55:052.73:475:46Full Moon30Sat
31Sun11:5314.711:4116.05:30-0.95:371.93:495:44Full Moon31Sun
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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