Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 5h 26m at 9:41 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 4:00 pm (16.3 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 - Nov 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:3918.411:2615.94:251.35:06-2.95:523:08Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:1718.45:051.85:46-3.05:543:06Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:1015.711:54 AM18.05:442.66:27-2.65:563:03Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:5215.212:3217.36:233.47:08-1.75:583:01Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:3514.41:1016.27:034.37:50-0.56:002:59Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:2013.51:5115.07:455.38:360.86:022:57Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:1012.62:3713.78:336.29:292.06:042:56Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:0811.93:3512.49:366.810:292.96:062:54Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:1511.74:5111.511:016.911:363.56:082:52Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:2111.96:1411.212:286.36:102:50Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:1612.67:2711.512:393.71:355.16:122:48Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:5813.58:2412.11:323.62:243.76:142:46Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:3514.59:1212.82:173.53:042.36:162:45Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:0915.49:5613.52:573.43:410.96:182:43Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:4216.210:3614.13:343.34:16-0.36:202:41New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:1617.011:1714.54:113.34:52-1.26:222:40New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:5217.511:5714.74:473.45:29-1.86:242:38New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:2917.75:253.56:08-2.16:262:36New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:3914.712:0917.76:053.86:49-2.06:282:35Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:2314.512:5317.36:484.17:34-1.66:302:34Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:1114.11:4116.57:364.58:24-0.96:322:32Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:0513.72:3615.48:335.09:190.06:342:31First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:0413.63:4114.29:435.110:200.96:362:29First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:0813.84:5913.111:044.811:251.86:382:28First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:1214.46:2212.712:253.86:392:27First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:1015.27:3912.912:312.41:352.26:412:26Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:0216.18:4613.41:322.82:340.66:432:25Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:4916.99:4314.02:273.13:24-0.76:452:24Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:3317.410:3414.53:183.34:10-1.76:462:23Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:1517.711:2014.84:043.54:53-2.26:482:22Full Moon30Sun
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 12:50 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 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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