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 17m at 1:37 pm (5.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:12 pm (14.4 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 - Jul 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:0210.08:1013.41:563.41:384.44:119:30First Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:2210.29:0913.93:052.62:454.94:119:29Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:3410.810:0814.74:091.53:524.84:129:29Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:3311.811:0315.75:050.14:544.44:139:28Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:2512.95:54-1.35:483.64:149:27Full Moon5Thu
6Fri1:1114.06:40-2.56:392.74:169:27Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:4617.51:5514.97:24-3.57:281.84:179:26Full Moon7Sat
8Sun1:3518.02:3815.78:08-4.08:161.04:189:25Full Moon8Sun
9Mon2:2318.03:2016.28:50-4.09:050.64:199:24Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:1117.44:0316.49:33-3.39:560.44:209:23Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:0116.44:4716.310:16-2.210:500.54:229:22Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:5314.95:3415.911:02-0.711:490.94:239:21Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:5113.36:2515.411:501.14:249:20Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:5911.97:2314.812:541.212:462.84:269:18Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:2011.08:2814.42:071.41:534.24:279:17Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon9:4510.99:3614.43:221.23:085.04:299:16Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:5911.410:3814.64:290.64:215.14:309:15Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:5612.111:3214.95:250.05:214.74:329:13Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:4212.86:12-0.66:104.24:339:12New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:1815.31:2013.46:52-1.16:523.64:359:10New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:5915.61:5313.97:28-1.47:293.04:379:09New Moon21Sat
22Sun1:3615.72:2414.28:00-1.58:042.64:389:07New Moon22Sun
23Mon2:1015.62:5414.48:31-1.48:382.34:409:05Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:4315.23:2314.69:01-1.09:122.24:429:04Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:1714.63:5114.59:30-0.49:472.24:439:02Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:5113.94:2114.49:590.510:242.44:459:00Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:2812.94:5314.210:301.511:062.64:478:58Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:1011.95:3013.911:052.711:562.94:498:57First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:0310.96:1613.611:473.94:508:55First Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:1510.17:1513.51:003.112:434.94:528:53First Quarter30Mon
31Tue8:4510.08:2613.72:182.81:595.64:548:51Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 4:54 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 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.

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