Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 4h 15m at 4:36 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:10 am (12.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Feb 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:0016.14:3812.410:291.810:243.26:383:21Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:5515.56:0211.211:442.111:294.96:373:23Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:0014.97:3811.11:061.96:353:25Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:1414.79:0111.812:505.92:231.36:333:27Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:2615.010:0212.72:136.03:250.46:313:29Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:2715.510:4913.63:205.54:15-0.46:293:32Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:1716.111:2814.34:134.74:57-1.06:273:34New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:0116.44:573.85:33-1.36:253:36New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:0214.811:39 AM16.65:363.16:06-1.46:233:38New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:3315.112:1416.56:112.66:36-1.26:213:40New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:0115.312:4716.16:452.27:04-0.76:183:42Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:2915.31:2015.47:192.17:320.16:163:44Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:5515.11:5314.57:532.27:581.16:143:46Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:2214.82:2913.48:292.58:262.36:123:49Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:5114.53:0912.29:092.98:563.66:103:51First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:2314.03:5911.09:583.49:324.96:083:53First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:0413.55:1010.011:013.810:226.26:053:55First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:0213.06:499.812:233.76:033:57First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:2213.08:2410.51:472.96:013:59Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:4513.79:2611.71:257.02:511.55:584:01Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:5214.810:1213.12:426.13:42-0.15:564:03Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:4716.210:5114.53:394.74:25-1.65:544:06Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:3517.411:2915.84:273.05:05-2.75:514:08Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:2118.25:111.55:44-3.45:494:10Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:0616.912:0618.45:550.16:22-3.45:474:12Full Moon25Sat
26Sun12:4217.712:5018.06:38-0.87:00-2.75:444:14Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:1918.01:3617.17:23-1.27:38-1.55:424:16Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:5717.92:2415.68:10-1.08:180.35:394:18Waning Gibbous28Tue
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 7:53 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 12% 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 (12% 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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