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 2h 49m 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 - Jul 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:1010.09:0813.43:072.92:365.04:119:30Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:2210.510:0214.14:071.93:405.34:119:29Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:2411.310:5514.95:000.74:405.14:129:29Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:1712.25:49-0.65:354.74:139:28Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:0413.16:34-1.86:254.04:149:27New Moon5Sat
6Sun12:3416.61:4813.97:18-2.87:133.34:169:27New Moon6Sun
7Mon1:2217.22:3114.68:02-3.58:002.64:179:26New Moon7Mon
8Tue2:0917.53:1315.18:44-3.88:482.04:189:25Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:5717.33:5515.49:27-3.59:381.74:199:24Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:4516.54:3815.610:10-2.710:311.54:209:23Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:3715.35:2315.610:54-1.511:281.54:229:22First Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:3313.86:1115.411:410.14:239:21First Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:3812.37:0415.112:331.612:331.84:249:20First Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:5511.28:0314.81:431.51:323.44:269:18First Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:2110.89:0714.72:581.22:424.64:279:17Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:4111.210:1014.74:090.63:545.14:299:16Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:4611.911:0915.05:100.05:005.14:309:15Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:3812.66:02-0.75:564.64:329:13Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:0115.41:2013.26:47-1.26:434.14:339:12Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:4715.71:5813.67:26-1.57:243.64:359:10Full Moon20Sun
21Mon1:2715.82:3213.98:02-1.68:023.14:379:09Full Moon21Mon
22Tue2:0415.83:0314.18:34-1.58:392.84:389:07Full Moon22Tue
23Wed2:4015.43:3314.19:05-1.29:142.64:409:05Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:1414.94:0214.19:34-0.69:512.64:429:04Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:4914.14:3113.910:030.310:292.74:439:02Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:2513.15:0113.710:321.311:102.94:459:00Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:0612.15:3413.511:032.511:593.14:478:59Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:5611.06:1413.211:403.74:498:57Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:0010.17:0613.112:583.312:274.94:508:55Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed8:249.78:1213.12:113.11:335.94:528:53Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu9:5410.09:2513.73:272.42:586.24:548:51Waning Crescent31Thu
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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