Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 8:45 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 53m at 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 - Jan 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:5315.92:3717.28:303.19:07-2.08:123:28Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:3815.53:2615.89:223.49:52-0.78:123:29Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:2415.14:1814.210:183.810:380.98:113:30Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:1214.65:1712.611:214.111:272.48:113:32Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:0214.26:2611.312:304.18:103:33Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:5513.97:4710.712:203.91:423.88:103:35Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:5013.99:0610.81:205.02:493.18:093:36Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:4414.110:1111.32:245.83:452.38:083:38Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:3414.511:0212.03:246.04:321.58:083:39Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:2015.011:4512.74:165.95:130.78:073:41Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:0315.55:025.55:500.08:063:43New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:2213.311:42 AM16.05:425.16:25-0.68:053:44New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:5613.812:2016.46:194.66:58-1.08:043:46New Moon13Sun
14Mon1:3014.212:5616.66:554.27:31-1.38:033:48New Moon14Mon
15Tue2:0214.51:3216.57:313.98:03-1.38:023:50Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:3414.62:0816.28:083.68:35-1.08:003:51Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:0714.72:4715.58:483.49:09-0.47:593:53Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:4214.83:3014.69:333.39:460.57:583:55Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:2014.94:2113.410:243.210:271.77:573:57First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:0314.95:2312.211:253.111:163.17:553:59First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:5514.96:4211.412:372.77:544:01First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:5715.08:1311.312:184.41:541.97:524:03Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:0615.49:3612.01:335.33:080.87:514:05Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:1516.110:4413.12:545.54:12-0.67:494:07Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:1917.011:3814.24:055.05:07-1.97:484:09Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:1517.85:054.15:55-2.97:464:11Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:2515.212:0718.45:573.16:40-3.47:444:13Full Moon27Sun
28Mon1:0916.012:5418.56:452.37:22-3.47:434:15Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:4916.41:3918.07:301.88:02-2.97:414:17Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:2716.52:2217.18:151.68:40-1.97:394:20Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:0416.33:0415.88:591.79:17-0.57:374:22Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 5:47 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 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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