Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 12:22 pm (4.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 50m at 6:54 am (10.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:03 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Aug 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:2812.94:4815.410:171.911:251.23:547:50Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:3311.65:4514.911:103.53:567:48Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:5710.86:5614.612:391.312:194.83:587:46Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:3010.98:1514.72:001.01:465.44:007:44Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:4911.89:2815.33:150.23:105.04:027:42Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:4912.910:3016.14:17-0.94:184.14:037:40Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:3714.011:2316.75:08-1.85:132.94:057:38New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:1914.95:53-2.56:001.94:077:36New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:1017.112:5615.66:33-2.76:431.14:097:34New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:5217.01:3116.07:09-2.57:230.64:117:32New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:3216.52:0416.07:43-1.88:010.54:137:29Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:1015.72:3515.88:16-0.88:390.74:157:27Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:4714.63:0515.38:480.59:171.24:177:25Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:2613.33:3714.79:191.99:581.94:187:23Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:0712.04:1113.99:533.410:462.84:207:20First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:5810.74:5313.110:324.811:483.54:227:18First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:089.85:5112.511:246.04:247:16First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:479.57:0812.21:103.812:476.84:267:13First Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:1710.08:2912.62:353.32:226.74:287:11Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:1411.09:3313.53:382.33:325.94:307:09Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:5412.210:2414.64:251.14:234.74:327:06Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:2913.311:0715.65:03-0.15:053.34:347:04Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:0114.55:37-1.15:442.04:367:01Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:3315.56:10-1.86:220.74:376:59Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:2816.91:0516.46:43-2.07:01-0.34:396:56Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:0917.01:3717.07:16-1.87:40-1.04:416:54Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:5016.62:1117.37:51-1.28:22-1.24:436:51Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:3315.72:4817.28:270.09:08-1.04:456:49Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:2114.53:2916.69:071.410:00-0.34:476:46Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:1513.14:1715.79:533.011:030.74:496:44Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:2311.85:1914.710:504.64:516:41Third Quarter31Thu
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 9:38 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (42% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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