Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 11:44 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 14m at 5:10 pm (14.6 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 - Nov 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:5815.412:4317.76:332.67:19-2.15:503:09Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:4414.71:2417.17:143.68:07-1.35:523:07Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:3713.82:1316.08:024.69:03-0.25:543:05Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:4013.03:1414.79:035.710:100.85:563:03Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:5612.64:3413.610:266.211:281.45:583:01Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:1712.96:0713.212:055.86:002:59Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:2613.87:3013.512:441.51:294.46:022:57Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:2015.08:3614.21:481.22:322.66:052:55Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:0416.19:3114.92:411.03:220.96:072:53Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:4417.010:2015.33:261.04:05-0.56:092:51Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:2017.611:0415.54:071.24:45-1.56:112:49New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:5517.811:4515.54:451.65:22-2.06:132:48New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:2817.75:212.35:58-2.06:152:46New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:2415.212:0017.25:573.06:34-1.56:172:44Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:0314.612:3316.66:323.97:10-0.86:192:42Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:4213.91:0815.77:084.87:480.26:212:41Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:2413.11:4514.67:475.68:301.36:232:39Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:1212.32:2813.58:336.49:192.36:252:38First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:0911.83:2212.59:337.010:173.16:272:36First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:1711.64:3311.610:547.111:253.56:292:35First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:2412.05:5711.312:206.56:312:33First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:1812.77:1211.712:303.61:285.36:322:32First Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:0113.78:1312.41:263.42:183.76:342:30Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:3814.99:0413.22:133.13:012.06:362:29Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:1416.09:5114.12:552.83:410.36:382:28Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:4917.010:3614.83:352.74:20-1.16:402:27Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:2617.911:2015.44:142.64:59-2.36:422:26Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:0518.44:542.65:40-3.06:432:25Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:0515.611:45 AM18.65:362.96:23-3.26:452:24Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:5115.512:2918.46:203.27:09-2.96:472:23Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 8:27 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 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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