Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 12m at 10:10 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:20 am (14.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Apr 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:2913.58:5213.21:255.52:160.84:185:22Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:4114.39:3814.42:383.93:090.14:155:24Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:3615.010:1615.53:312.23:53-0.44:135:26Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:2315.510:5016.34:160.64:30-0.54:105:28New Moon4Wed
5Thu11:0515.711:2116.74:55-0.65:05-0.24:085:30New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:4415.611:5116.85:31-1.35:370.34:055:32New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:2015.36:06-1.66:071.14:035:34New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:1916.712:5614.76:40-1.56:372.14:005:36Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:4816.21:3113.87:13-1.07:073.13:585:38Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:1615.52:0812.97:49-0.17:374.23:555:40Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:4714.62:4911.88:281.08:115.23:535:42Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:2213.63:4010.89:142.18:536.23:505:44First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:0812.64:5210.110:163.09:577.03:485:46First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:1611.66:2210.111:353.411:427.13:455:48First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:4911.37:3610.812:533.13:435:50First Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:1511.78:2411.91:196.21:532.43:405:52Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:1812.59:0213.32:204.72:391.63:385:54Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:1013.59:3614.63:062.93:190.93:355:56Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:5614.410:0915.93:461.03:560.43:335:58Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:4015.210:4417.04:25-0.74:320.33:306:00Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:2315.611:1917.85:04-2.15:090.43:286:02Full Moon21Sat
22Sun12:0715.75:44-3.15:480.83:266:04Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:5215.46:26-3.46:281.53:236:06Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:3718.11:4014.77:11-3.27:112.53:216:07Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:2017.52:3313.78:00-2.48:003.53:196:09Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:1016.43:3412.88:56-1.28:594.63:166:11Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:0815.04:4612.110:010.010:155.33:146:13Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:2113.66:0612.211:160.911:485.23:126:15Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:4812.87:1812.812:331.33:096:17Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:1212.78:1413.71:134.21:391.33:076:19Waning Crescent30Mon
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 1:15 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 20% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (20% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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