Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 8:45 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 18m at 2:50 pm (16.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Feb 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:4316.83:0414.18:571.29:011.66:393:20Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:2515.83:5812.49:502.19:463.46:373:22Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:1214.75:0511.010:543.010:405.06:353:24Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:0813.86:3410.312:113.56:333:27Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:1913.38:0610.51:323.36:313:29Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:3413.39:1211.31:176.52:392.66:293:31Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:3713.89:5912.22:296.13:291.86:273:33Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:2714.510:3513.13:245.34:090.96:253:35Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:0915.211:0714.04:074.34:420.16:233:37New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:4615.811:3714.74:443.45:13-0.56:213:39New Moon10Fri
11Sat11:2116.25:182.55:42-0.96:193:42New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:0515.311:55 AM16.45:521.86:10-1.06:173:44New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:3315.812:2916.36:251.36:39-0.86:153:46Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:0116.11:0415.96:590.97:08-0.36:133:48Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:3116.21:4015.27:350.87:390.66:113:50Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:0216.12:2114.28:151.08:141.66:083:52Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:3815.93:0913.09:021.48:542.96:063:54First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:2115.44:1011.910:001.99:454.26:043:56First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:1814.85:3211.111:132.210:565.36:013:59First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:3314.47:0711.212:381.95:594:01First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:5914.68:2712.312:305.61:560.95:574:03Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:1615.59:2713.71:584.92:59-0.45:544:05Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:2016.510:1615.23:073.53:51-1.65:524:07Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:1417.510:5916.54:021.94:36-2.55:504:09Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:0318.011:3817.44:510.45:18-2.85:474:11Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:4818.15:36-0.75:57-2.65:454:13Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:1617.912:3217.66:18-1.26:35-2.05:434:15Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:5318.01:1316.77:00-1.27:12-0.85:404:17Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:2917.51:5515.57:41-0.77:480.65:384:19Waning Gibbous29Wed
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 5:47 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 6% 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 (6% 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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