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 3h 55m at 10:16 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:1516.12:0015.27:33-1.67:531.42:536:52Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:5514.92:3414.98:07-0.38:361.82:556:50Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:3613.63:0714.38:401.19:222.32:576:48Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:2012.23:4313.79:142.710:132.82:586:46Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:1110.94:2513.19:524.211:153.33:006:44Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:199.85:1812.510:415.63:026:42Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:489.46:2712.312:293.411:52 AM6.63:046:39Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:199.87:4112.61:453.01:226.93:066:37Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:2310.78:4313.42:482.12:366.43:086:35Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:0811.79:3414.33:371.03:305.53:106:33Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:4512.710:1815.34:17-0.14:134.53:116:31New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:1913.610:5816.14:54-1.14:523.43:136:29New Moon12Sat
13Sun11:5114.511:3616.65:27-1.95:292.33:156:26New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:2315.36:00-2.46:071.43:176:24New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:1516.712:5415.96:33-2.46:460.73:196:22Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:5416.41:2716.37:07-1.97:260.23:216:20Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:3615.72:0216.47:42-0.98:110.13:236:17Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:2214.52:4016.28:190.49:010.43:256:15Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:1313.23:2315.79:012.110:000.93:276:13First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:1811.84:1715.09:523.811:131.43:296:10First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:4310.85:2714.411:015.33:306:08First Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:2310.86:5214.312:401.512:326.03:326:05Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:4511.78:1214.82:020.82:025.63:346:03Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:4412.99:1715.63:08-0.23:114.43:366:01Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:3014.010:1116.33:59-1.14:053.13:385:58Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:0915.010:5616.84:42-1.84:501.93:405:56Full Moon26Sat
27Sun11:4515.611:3816.85:20-2.15:311.03:425:53Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:1716.05:55-1.96:090.43:445:51Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:1616.512:4816.16:27-1.36:460.13:465:48Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:5215.81:1615.96:57-0.47:210.33:485:46Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:2814.81:4415.57:260.87:570.73:495:43Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 1:25 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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