Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 5h 15m at 5:35 am (-1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 12:06 pm (13.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - May 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:4415.411:4217.45:27-2.25:290.83:046:22New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:2615.46:06-2.96:061.23:026:24New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:1817.61:1115.16:47-3.16:461.92:596:26Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:5717.31:5814.47:32-2.87:302.92:576:28Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:4116.62:5213.58:22-2.08:203.92:556:30Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:3215.63:5412.79:19-1.09:234.82:536:32First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:3414.35:0812.410:260.010:445.22:516:34First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:5213.36:2512.611:400.72:496:36First Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:2012.87:3213.412:174.812:530.82:476:38First Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:4013.08:2614.41:373.51:560.82:456:40Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:4613.59:1215.42:401.92:480.72:436:42Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:4114.09:5216.13:300.43:340.72:416:43Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:2914.410:2816.64:13-0.94:150.92:396:45Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:1214.611:0316.74:53-1.74:531.42:386:47Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:5314.511:3616.65:30-2.15:291.92:366:49Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:3214.36:06-2.16:052.62:346:51Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:0916.31:1013.86:41-1.86:403.32:326:52Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:4215.71:4813.27:17-1.17:164.02:316:54Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:1614.92:2912.57:55-0.37:554.82:296:56Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:5314.03:1511.88:360.68:405.52:276:58Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:3613.14:0811.39:231.59:366.02:266:59Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:2812.15:1011.110:182.210:496.12:247:01Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:3511.36:1411.411:212.72:237:03Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:5111.07:0912.112:095.612:232.82:217:04Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:0511.27:5513.01:184.51:202.62:207:06Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:0911.88:3614.12:133.02:102.42:197:07Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:0412.69:1415.32:591.32:552.22:177:09Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:5413.59:5316.33:42-0.43:382.02:167:10Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:4214.210:3317.24:24-1.94:201.92:157:12New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:2914.711:1417.75:06-3.05:031.92:147:13New Moon30Sun
31Mon12:1515.05:50-3.75:472.12:137:14New Moon31Mon
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 8:50 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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