Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 1:37 pm (5.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 05m at 8:23 am (10.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Feb 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:1215.46:0111.411:532.211:354.87:364:24First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:1214.37:3010.51:102.87:344:26First Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:2613.79:0610.712:496.22:322.77:324:28Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:4413.710:1711.52:216.63:402.17:304:30Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:4814.111:0512.43:386.24:331.37:284:32Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:3914.711:4113.24:335.45:140.57:264:34Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:2015.45:154.55:49-0.27:244:36Full Moon7Wed
8Thu12:1314.011:57 AM15.85:523.66:20-0.77:224:39Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:4114.612:3016.16:252.86:49-0.97:204:41Full Moon9Fri
10Sat1:0815.21:0216.16:562.17:16-0.87:174:43Full Moon10Sat
11Sun1:3515.61:3415.87:271.77:43-0.57:154:45Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon2:0215.82:0615.47:591.48:110.17:134:47Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:2915.92:4014.68:321.48:391.07:114:49Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:5715.83:1613.79:081.59:102.07:094:51Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:2915.53:5912.69:501.99:453.27:064:53Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:0815.14:5511.410:422.410:314.57:044:56Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:5714.66:1410.511:502.711:355.67:024:58Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:0614.27:5510.51:172.67:005:00Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:3114.39:2011.61:066.12:411.66:575:02Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:5215.110:2013.12:395.53:470.26:555:04Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:0016.211:0814.73:514.14:40-1.26:535:06Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:5717.411:5116.24:492.35:26-2.46:505:08New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:4818.25:390.66:08-3.06:485:10New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:3117.412:3518.56:25-0.86:48-3.06:455:12New Moon24Sat
25Sun1:1018.21:2118.27:10-1.77:27-2.56:435:15New Moon25Sun
26Mon1:4818.52:0517.47:54-2.08:05-1.36:415:17Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:2618.22:5016.18:38-1.68:430.26:385:19Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed3:0417.43:3514.59:24-0.79:221.96:365:21Waxing Crescent28Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9450460)

Common Questions About Ketchikan, AK Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Ketchikan, AK today?

Slack tide in Ketchikan, AK is approximately 11:00 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (31% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA