Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 1h 59m at 11:28 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:3614.33:1216.19:064.69:54-0.97:513:20Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:3614.14:1214.810:125.010:540.27:523:19Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:3614.05:3013.611:304.97:543:19Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:4214.36:4812.712:001.212:484.37:553:18Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:4214.98:1212.51:002.12:063.17:573:18Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:3615.69:2412.82:062.83:121.67:583:17Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:2416.310:2413.33:003.34:060.37:593:17Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:0616.811:1813.83:543.64:48-0.78:003:16Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:4817.14:423.95:30-1.48:023:16New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:0014.211:30 AM17.25:244.16:12-1.68:033:16New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:4214.412:1217.16:064.36:48-1.58:043:16New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:2414.412:4816.86:484.57:30-1.28:053:15New Moon12Thu
13Fri2:0014.21:2416.37:244.78:06-0.78:063:15Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:4213.92:0015.78:065.08:42-0.18:073:15Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:1813.52:4214.98:425.39:180.68:083:16Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:5413.23:1813.99:305.69:541.48:083:16Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:3612.94:0612.910:185.810:362.38:093:16First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:2412.85:0011.811:185.711:243.28:103:16First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:1213.06:0611.112:305.38:103:17First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:0013.37:2410.812:124.01:364.58:113:17First Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:5413.98:4211.11:124.72:363.38:113:18Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:4214.79:4811.82:125.13:301.88:123:18Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:3015.710:4212.83:125.24:180.38:123:19Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:1816.611:3013.74:065.05:06-1.08:123:20Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:0617.54:544.65:48-2.28:133:20Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:1814.511:54 AM18.25:424.16:36-3.08:133:21Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:0615.112:4218.66:303.67:18-3.48:133:22Full Moon27Fri
28Sat1:4815.51:3018.57:183.28:06-3.48:133:23Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:3615.82:1817.98:063.08:48-2.88:133:24Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:2415.83:0616.89:003.09:36-1.78:133:25Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:0615.74:0015.310:003.010:24-0.38:123:26Third Quarter31Tue
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 2:43 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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