Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 9:05 am (-2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 35m at 2:56 am (16.9 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 - Dec 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:4416.711:4314.14:323.35:20-0.77:503:20New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:1916.95:123.65:56-1.17:523:19New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:2314.311:53 AM16.85:503.96:31-1.27:533:19New Moon3Tue
4Wed1:0114.312:2716.76:264.37:06-1.17:553:18New Moon4Wed
5Thu1:3814.21:0116.47:014.67:40-0.77:563:18Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:1413.91:3515.97:375.08:15-0.27:583:17Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:5213.52:1115.28:145.48:520.47:593:17Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:3113.02:5014.48:545.89:321.18:003:16Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:1512.63:3413.59:426.110:151.98:013:16Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:0312.44:2612.610:406.311:032.58:033:16First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:5512.55:3111.811:496.111:573.28:043:16First Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:4913.06:4711.41:035.38:053:15First Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:4113.78:0311.512:553.62:104.08:063:15First Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:2914.79:1112.21:543.93:062.38:073:15Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:1515.810:1113.12:514.03:570.68:083:16Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:0116.911:0514.03:443.94:44-1.18:083:16Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:4717.911:5614.84:343.75:30-2.48:093:16Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:3418.75:233.56:16-3.48:103:16Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:4515.412:2219.06:123.27:03-3.88:103:17Full Moon19Thu
20Fri1:3315.71:1119.07:003.17:50-3.78:113:17Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:2115.82:0018.47:513.28:38-3.18:113:18Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:1015.62:5217.38:443.49:27-2.18:123:18Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:0015.33:4815.89:433.710:18-0.78:123:19Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:5315.04:4914.210:483.911:120.88:123:20Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:5014.86:0012.712:023.98:133:20Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:4814.77:2111.812:102.21:193.58:133:21Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:4714.88:4111.61:123.52:302.78:133:22Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:4115.09:5112.02:154.43:311.78:133:23Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:3115.310:4812.53:144.94:220.98:133:24Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:1715.611:3613.14:085.25:050.28:133:25Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:5815.94:545.25:43-0.28:123:26New Moon31Tue
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 6:00 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 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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