Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 3h 38m at 8:28 am (-3.0 ft)
Next high tide : 2:50 pm (16.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Jul 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:1711.010:4914.04:561.54:394.74:119:30Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:0611.65:400.75:274.74:129:29Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:4912.36:20-0.16:104.54:139:29Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:1215.01:2812.86:57-0.86:504.24:149:28Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:5115.52:0513.27:33-1.37:283.94:159:27Full Moon5Thu
6Fri1:3015.82:4113.58:09-1.78:063.64:169:26Full Moon6Fri
7Sat2:0815.93:1813.78:44-1.98:453.44:179:26Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:4715.83:5413.89:20-1.99:273.34:189:25Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:2815.54:3213.99:58-1.510:123.14:209:24Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:1214.85:1314.010:37-0.911:033.04:219:23Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:0113.85:5714.111:200.04:229:22Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:5912.86:4714.312:022.812:091.14:249:20Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:0911.87:4314.61:102.41:052.34:259:19Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:2911.48:4415.02:221.62:103.34:269:18Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:5011.69:4715.63:330.63:203.94:289:17Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:0312.310:4716.24:38-0.74:294.04:299:15Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:0513.25:36-1.85:313.74:319:14Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:5814.06:28-2.86:263.14:329:13New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:3817.41:4514.77:16-3.37:172.64:349:11New Moon19Thu
20Fri1:2717.52:2915.18:00-3.58:042.24:369:10New Moon20Fri
21Sat2:1417.33:1015.28:43-3.28:492.04:379:08Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:5816.73:5015.19:23-2.69:342.14:399:06Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:4115.74:2814.710:02-1.510:192.34:419:05Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:2314.55:0614.310:40-0.211:072.74:429:03Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:0813.15:4513.811:191.211:583.14:449:01First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:5811.76:2713.312:002.74:469:00First Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:0010.57:1512.912:573.412:474.14:488:58First Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:169.98:1112.72:063.51:455.24:498:56First Quarter28Sat
29Sun9:419.99:1312.83:173.12:565.94:518:54Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:5310.510:1313.34:222.44:055.94:538:52Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:4711.311:0614.05:141.55:035.54:558:50Waxing 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 11:39 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 6% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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