Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 10:55 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 48m at 4:34 pm (15.5 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 - Nov 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:0614.49:1613.42:402.43:142.75:513:08Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:3715.19:5613.83:172.33:501.55:533:06Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:0515.710:3314.23:502.34:230.45:553:04Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:3216.211:0814.44:202.54:54-0.35:573:02Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:5916.411:4214.54:492.85:25-0.85:593:00Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:2616.55:183.25:56-0.96:012:58Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:1614.411:54 AM16.45:483.76:28-0.86:042:56Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:5114.112:2416.16:184.37:02-0.46:062:54Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:2913.512:5615.66:514.97:410.26:082:52Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:1112.91:3414.97:285.68:260.96:102:50Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:0212.22:2114.18:156.39:201.56:122:49Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:0411.93:2313.29:196.810:252.06:142:47Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:1512.04:4712.610:466.711:362.26:162:45Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:2312.86:1612.612:195.76:182:43Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:2014.17:3313.212:432.01:323.86:202:42Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:0815.58:3714.11:411.72:291.76:222:40Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:5217.09:3415.02:331.43:19-0.46:242:38Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:3518.210:2615.73:201.44:06-2.26:262:37New Moon18Fri
19Sat10:1719.011:1616.14:061.54:51-3.36:282:35New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:5919.44:511.85:35-3.86:302:34New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:0416.111:42 AM19.25:352.46:20-3.66:322:32New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:5215.712:2618.56:203.17:06-2.86:332:31Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:4115.11:1217.47:083.97:54-1.66:352:30Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:3214.32:0116.07:594.88:46-0.26:372:29Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:2813.52:5514.48:575.69:421.16:392:27First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:3012.93:5813.010:086.110:442.36:412:26First Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:3612.85:1411.911:306.011:483.16:422:25First Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:3813.06:3411.512:485.26:442:24First Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:2913.57:4511.612:493.61:504.16:462:23Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:1214.28:4212.01:423.92:382.86:482:22Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 7:44 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 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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