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 1h 32m 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 - Aug 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:0910.79:3914.43:361.83:235.54:568:49Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:1311.910:4515.54:410.54:354.64:588:47Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:0413.25:34-1.15:343.34:598:45Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:4914.66:21-2.46:261.85:018:43Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:3417.71:3115.97:05-3.47:140.55:038:41Full Moon5Sun
6Mon1:2318.32:1216.97:46-3.88:01-0.65:058:39Full Moon6Mon
7Tue2:1118.32:5217.58:27-3.68:48-1.25:078:37Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:5817.73:3217.69:08-2.89:36-1.35:098:35Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:4516.54:1317.39:49-1.410:26-0.95:118:32Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:3515.04:5716.610:310.311:200.05:128:30Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:3013.35:4515.511:172.25:148:28Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun6:3511.86:4314.412:221.012:124.05:168:26Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:5710.87:5613.61:361.81:235.45:188:23Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue9:3010.79:1613.42:572.02:536.05:208:21Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:4611.310:2613.74:111.64:145.65:228:19Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:4012.111:2114.35:081.05:144.85:248:17Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:2013.05:530.35:593.95:268:14Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:0514.912:5313.76:30-0.36:373.05:288:12New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:4315.31:2314.37:03-0.77:102.25:308:09New Moon19Sun
20Mon1:1715.51:5114.97:32-0.87:421.55:318:07New Moon20Mon
21Tue1:5015.62:1715.28:01-0.78:131.15:338:05New Moon21Tue
22Wed2:2215.42:4415.48:28-0.38:440.95:358:02Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:5414.93:1015.58:550.39:160.95:378:00Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:2714.23:3815.39:231.29:501.15:397:57Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:0213.44:0915.09:532.210:291.55:417:55Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:4312.44:4514.510:273.311:172.15:437:52First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:3411.35:3114.011:094.55:457:50First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:4510.46:3413.512:192.612:085.55:477:47First Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:2010.37:5713.51:402.71:346.15:487:45First Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:4711.19:2114.13:062.03:095.65:507:42Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:5012.510:3115.34:160.84:234.25:527:40Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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