Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 4h 32m at 10:55 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:05 am (12.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:24 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Jul 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:4114.73:4214.49:09-1.29:372.92:097:30First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:3913.54:3214.59:580.010:442.52:107:30First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:4612.45:2614.710:521.311:572.02:117:29First Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:0311.66:2315.011:522.52:127:29First Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:2511.47:2215.31:091.112:573.52:137:28Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:4111.88:2115.82:160.02:034.02:147:27Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:4512.49:1616.13:15-1.03:054.12:157:27Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:4013.110:0816.54:07-1.84:013.92:167:26Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:2813.710:5716.64:54-2.34:513.62:177:25Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:1214.15:38-2.55:373.32:197:24Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:5214.26:19-2.46:213.12:207:23Full Moon11Mon
12Tue12:2416.21:2914.26:57-2.17:023.02:217:22Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:0415.62:0514.07:34-1.57:443.12:227:21Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:4314.82:4013.78:09-0.68:263.22:247:20Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:2213.73:1513.48:430.49:113.42:257:18Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:0412.63:5113.19:181.610:023.62:277:17Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:5211.44:3112.99:552.911:003.72:287:16Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:5110.45:1812.710:384.12:307:15Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:049.86:1212.812:053.511:33 AM5.12:317:13Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:269.87:1113.11:143.012:415.82:337:12Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:4010.38:1013.72:172.11:515.92:347:10Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:3911.29:0414.53:101.02:545.62:367:09Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:2712.29:5415.43:57-0.23:464.92:387:07Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:0913.110:4116.34:40-1.44:334.02:397:05New Moon24Sun
25Mon11:4914.011:2617.05:21-2.45:173.12:417:04New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:2714.86:00-3.16:012.22:437:02New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:1017.31:0515.46:39-3.46:451.52:457:00Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:5417.11:4415.87:18-3.17:321.12:466:59Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:4016.42:2416.07:58-2.38:210.92:486:57Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:2915.23:0615.98:40-1.09:161.02:506:55First Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:2313.73:5215.69:250.610:171.22:526:53First Quarter31Sun
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 2:00 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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