Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 2h 41m at 2:01 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:23 am (10.5 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 - Jul 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:0214.81:1212.66:43-0.76:364.44:119:30New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:4215.11:4813.17:19-1.17:154.04:129:29New Moon2Sun
3Mon1:2015.32:2113.47:54-1.47:513.74:139:29New Moon3Mon
4Tue1:5615.42:5313.78:27-1.58:263.44:149:28New Moon4Tue
5Wed2:3015.23:2413.88:58-1.49:013.24:159:27Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:0514.93:5513.99:29-1.09:373.14:169:26Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:4014.34:2713.910:01-0.410:173.04:179:26Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:1813.55:0114.010:330.411:013.04:189:25Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:0112.55:3914.011:101.411:523.04:199:24First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:5411.66:2314.011:522.54:219:23First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:0110.77:1614.112:542.812:443.64:229:22First Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:2310.48:1914.42:062.31:504.54:239:21Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:4810.89:2715.13:211.33:064.84:259:19Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:0111.710:3316.04:290.04:194.54:269:18Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:0012.95:28-1.45:233.74:289:17Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:5214.16:20-2.86:202.64:299:16Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:2917.81:3815.27:08-3.77:121.54:319:14Full Moon17Mon
18Tue1:2118.32:2216.07:53-4.28:020.74:329:13Full Moon18Tue
19Wed2:1018.33:0416.58:36-4.18:510.24:349:11Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:5817.73:4616.79:18-3.39:400.04:359:10Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:4616.54:2716.49:59-2.110:300.34:379:08Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:3415.05:1015.910:41-0.511:230.94:399:07Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:2613.35:5415.111:241.44:409:05Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:2511.76:4514.212:221.512:113.24:429:03Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:3810.57:4513.51:292.11:094.84:449:02Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:0610.18:5313.22:442.32:235.84:469:00Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:2910.410:0213.33:562.03:446.14:478:58Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:3111.110:5913.84:571.44:505.84:498:56Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:1611.95:450.75:415.14:518:54Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:5212.66:25-0.16:234.34:538:52New Moon30Sun
31Mon12:2814.91:2413.37:00-0.76:593.54:548:50New Moon31Mon
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 5:12 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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