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 1h 35m 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 - Jun 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:4912.39:3615.23:31-0.13:223.52:127:15Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:3512.610:1315.44:12-0.74:033.82:117:16New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:1612.910:4815.44:50-1.24:414.02:107:18New Moon3Sun
4Mon11:5313.111:2315.45:26-1.45:184.12:107:19New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:3013.16:01-1.45:534.32:097:20New Moon5Tue
6Wed1:0613.06:37-1.26:294.42:087:21Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:3315.01:4312.87:13-0.97:064.62:077:22Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:1014.52:2112.57:50-0.57:454.82:077:23Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:4813.93:0112.38:280.08:304.92:067:24Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun2:3013.13:4412.39:090.69:225.02:057:25First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:1912.34:3112.49:531.210:244.72:057:26First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:1911.55:2012.810:421.911:334.02:057:27First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:3111.06:1113.511:372.62:047:27First Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:4711.07:0314.312:422.912:353.12:047:28Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:0011.47:5515.31:461.41:353.42:047:29Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:0512.28:4716.32:43-0.22:343.42:047:29Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:0413.19:3917.23:36-1.73:293.32:047:30Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:5813.910:3017.94:26-3.04:233.02:037:30Full Moon18Mon
19Tue11:4914.511:2218.25:16-3.95:142.62:047:31Full Moon19Tue
20Wed12:3814.96:04-4.26:062.42:047:31Full Moon20Wed
21Thu12:1318.11:2615.16:52-4.16:582.22:047:31Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:0417.52:1415.07:40-3.57:522.32:047:32Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:5616.53:0314.88:28-2.58:492.52:047:32Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun2:4915.13:5314.59:16-1.29:502.62:057:32Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:4713.54:4414.210:060.410:572.72:057:32Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:5212.05:3814.010:591.92:067:32Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:0511.06:3313.912:062.511:55 AM3.32:067:32Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:2310.67:2613.91:142.012:564.32:077:31Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:3510.78:1814.02:151.41:575.02:077:31Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:3511.29:0514.33:070.72:535.22:087:31Waning Crescent30Sat
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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