Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:44 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 23m at 5:59 pm (14.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:02 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Jun 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:2012.710:0915.84:00-0.13:542.93:128:16Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:1313.210:5416.04:49-1.04:443.03:118:17Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:0013.65:32-1.65:283.13:108:18Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:4213.86:12-1.96:103.13:098:19Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:1416.11:2013.96:50-1.96:493.23:088:20Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:5215.91:5713.87:26-1.77:273.33:088:22Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:2915.52:3413.68:02-1.38:053.53:078:23Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:0515.03:1013.38:37-0.88:453.83:068:24Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:4314.33:4713.09:13-0.19:274.03:068:25Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:2313.44:2612.79:500.710:154.33:058:25Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:0712.45:0912.610:291.611:114.33:058:26Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:0011.55:5712.611:142.43:058:27Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:0410.86:4812.912:144.112:053.23:048:28Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:1710.57:4213.41:223.51:043.83:048:28Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:3010.88:3614.12:262.42:074.13:048:29Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:3611.49:2815.03:231.13:074.03:048:30Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:3412.410:1816.04:14-0.44:033.73:048:30Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:2613.411:0717.05:02-1.84:553.13:048:31New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:1414.35:48-3.05:452.53:048:31New Moon19Wed
20Thu1:0115.06:33-3.86:332.03:048:31New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:4518.01:4615.57:18-4.27:231.53:048:31Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:3317.92:3215.88:04-4.18:131.33:048:32Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:2317.33:1815.88:49-3.59:061.43:058:32Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:1416.14:0615.79:36-2.310:041.63:058:32Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:1014.74:5615.410:25-0.911:071.83:058:32First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:1113.25:5015.011:180.73:068:32First Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:2311.96:4914.712:161.912:162.23:068:32First Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:4311.27:5014.61:301.71:213.43:078:31Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:0111.28:5014.72:411.22:284.13:088:31Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:0911.79:4514.93:420.53:314.33:088:31Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 9:21 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 (53% 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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