Ketchikan tides today
- Tide now 18.1 ft ↑ rising · high 2:27 pm (18.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:00–3:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 50 °F smooth · 2.3 s from the north
- Wind · air 9 mph · 50 °F from the NE, gusts 17 · clear sky
- Sun 7:44 am–5:16 pm 9 h 32 min of daylight
- Moon 90% · 5:58 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:58 pm
- Best time to dive 1:30–2:50 pm great day · 10/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until Wed 4, 4:00 pm. NWS Juneau AK
Today in Ketchikan there are high tides at 2:45 am (15.5 ft) and 2:27 pm (18.4 ft) and low tides at 8:18 am and 9:03 pm. Tide coefficient 95. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:27 pm. The sun rises at 7:44 am and sets at 5:16 pm: 9 h 32 min of daylight. The moon is 90% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:58 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:31 am to 3:31 am and from 2:03 pm to 4:03 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (9 mph). Clear sky, 50 °F.
Fishing in Ketchikan today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 2:45 am, coefficient 95
- Major period 1:31–3:31 am
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), light offshore wind (11 mph) and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 95 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 am to 3:30 am, combines the 2:45 am high tide and a major period. Also worth a try from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, with the 2:27 pm high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 7:20 am to 8:40 am, with the 8:18 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: Pacific halibut, coho salmon, Chinook salmon and lingcod. What you can catch
Beach day in Ketchikan
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- Low tide at 8:18 am: more sand
- Feels like 41 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 50 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.5 ft
0.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 50 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 9:03 pm
Low tide at 8:18 am and 9:03 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:45 am and 2:27 pm. Coefficient 95 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Ketchikan
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Tides in Ketchikan
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:45 am 15.5 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Low tide 8:18 am 2.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 2:27 pm 18.4 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 9:03 pm -2.5 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 34 min to high tide at 2:27 pm.
Tide coefficient 95 for the 2:45 am high tide and 92 for the 2:27 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 21.0 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 24 (19.2 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-4.3 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 97, 21.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 30, 8.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:44 am · 5:16 pm | High tide 2:45 am · 15.5 ft | Low tide 8:18 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 2:27 pm · 18.4 ft | Low tide 9:03 pm · -2.5 ft | Coef. 95 | 90% | Major periods 1:31 am · 2:03 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:46 am · 5:14 pm | High tide 3:33 am · 14.9 ft | Low tide 9:02 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 3:11 pm · 17.8 ft | Low tide 9:52 pm · -1.7 ft | Coef. 88 | 82% | Major periods 2:36 am · 3:08 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:48 am · 5:12 pm | High tide 4:26 am · 14.0 ft | Low tide 9:52 am · 4.2 ft | High tide 4:01 pm · 16.6 ft | Low tide 10:48 pm · -0.6 ft | Coef. 78 | 72% | Major periods 3:40 am · 4:11 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:50 am · 5:10 pm | High tide 5:27 am · 13.2 ft | Low tide 10:53 am · 5.1 ft | High tide 5:01 pm · 15.3 ft | Low tide 11:53 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 66 | 62% | Major periods 4:42 am · 5:11 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:52 am · 4:07 pm | High tide 5:40 am · 12.8 ft | Low tide 11:13 am · 5.7 ft | High tide 5:17 pm · 14.0 ft | — | Coef. 56 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:39 am · 5:05 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:54 am · 4:05 pm | Low tide 12:08 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 6:58 am · 13.0 ft | Low tide 12:45 pm · 5.4 ft | High tide 6:45 pm · 13.2 ft | Coef. 53 | 39% | Major periods 5:31 am · 5:55 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:56 am · 4:03 pm | Low tide 1:23 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 8:06 am · 13.7 ft | Low tide 2:09 pm · 4.2 ft | High tide 8:09 pm · 13.2 ft | Coef. 59 | 29% | Major periods 6:19 am · 6:42 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Ketchikan station (NOAA), 1.1 mi from Ketchikan. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Ketchikan
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 4.1 ft with a period of 5 s, from the south-southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 48.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water about normal for late October.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 1:53 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from stations SLXA2 and KECA2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Ketchikan today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (2:27 pm): little current from 2:00 pm to 2:50 pm
- 0.1 ft swell at 2 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:45 am (2:20–3:10 am), low tide 8:18 am (8:00–8:40 am), high tide 2:27 pm (2:00–2:50 pm) and low tide 9:03 pm (8:40–9:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 49.6 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:54 pm. Waning gibbous (90%), rising at 5:58 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 2:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:40 am to 9:50 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Wreck 0.9 mi
- Wreck 4.8 mi
- Wreck 5.0 mi
- Wreck 5.3 mi
- Wind and Water Charters and Scuba 1.1 mi
- Diversified Diving Service 4.0 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation.
Weather in Ketchikan
Now in Ketchikan
- Low / high
- 41 / 50 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 19%
- Humidity
- 34%
- Dew pointDew point
- 22 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 33
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.15 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 43° | 44° | 43° | 44° | 49° | 49° | 46° | 43° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 N | 11 N | 10 N | 9 NNE | 9 NE | 9 NE | 9 N | 8 N |
| Gusts | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 49° 9 NE 0.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 46° 9 N 0.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 43° 8 N 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 41° 7 N 0.2 ft
- 3:00 am 41° 7 NNW 0.1 ft
- 6:00 am 40° 7 N 0.1 ft
- 9:00 am 42° 5 N 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 46° 4 NNW 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 41 / 50 °F | 12 mph NNE | 0.7 ft | 2:45 am · 2:27 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 40 / 47 °F | 7 mph NNW | 0.2 ft | 3:33 am · 3:11 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 38 / 46 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.1 ft | 4:26 am · 4:01 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 40 / 48 °F | 17 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | 5:27 am · 5:01 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 43 / 49 °F | 22 mph SE | 4.1 ft | 5:40 am · 5:17 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 47 °F | 9 mph E | 2.6 ft | 6:58 am · 6:45 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 47 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.1 ft | 8:06 am · 8:09 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 39 / 50 °F | 11 mph ENE | 0.8 ft | 9:01 am · 9:18 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 43 / 49 °F | 13 mph ESE | 3.5 ft | 9:47 am · 10:14 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 45 / 50 °F | 15 mph SSE | 3.2 ft | 10:26 am · 11:02 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 50 °F | 24 mph SE | 6.2 ft | 11:01 am · 11:45 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 48 °F | 22 mph SE | 6.6 ft | 11:35 am | |
| Mon 9 | 48 / 51 °F | 28 mph ESE | 10 ft | 12:25 am · 12:07 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 54 °F | 30 mph SE | 10 ft | 1:02 am · 12:39 pm |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 40° / 47° 0.2 ft
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 38° / 46° 0.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 40° / 48° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Rain 43° / 49° 4.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 43° / 47° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 42° / 47° 1.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 39° / 50° 0.8 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.1 °F; normal high: 48 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 1:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Ketchikan
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:22 am
- Full dark 6:37 pm
- Civil dawn 7:05 am
- Civil dusk 5:54 pm
- Solar noon 12:30 pm (21° high)
- Daylight 9 h 32 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:21 pm
- Full dark 6:37 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,350,937 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ketchikan
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,428 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:31–3:31 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:03–4:03 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:34 am–12:34 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:28–6:28 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 11:29 amNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Sun, Nov 8 · 10:03 pmNov 8 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 2:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 5:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Ketchikan
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Stensland Bayside Float 0.2 mi
- 7 0.3 mi
- Coastal Fisheries 0.4 mi
- Trident Seafoods 0.5 mi
- Anderes Oil Co. 0.6 mi
- Alaska General Seafoods 0.7 mi
- Jetty 0.4 mi
- Bar Harbor 1.6 mi
- Ramp (Inactive) 1.9 mi
- Seaplane Ramp 2.3 mi
- Casey Moran Harbor 0.2 mi
- Thomas Basin 0.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Tides near KetchikanTides nearby
All places in Alaska, A to Z (305) →Ketchikan at a glance
- Town or city of about 8,197 people. Coordinates: 55.342° N, 131.648° W.
- It is 774 mi southeast of Anchorage, the main place in Alaska. The sun rises 94 min earlier and sets 52 min earlier than in Anchorage.
- The nearest tide station, Ketchikan, is 1.1 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Pacific Coast Steamship Company Dock (historical) (0.1 mi), Coal Dock (historical) (0.2 mi), Thomas Basin (0.3 mi), Union Oil Dock (historical) (0.9 mi).
Questions about KetchikanQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ketchikan?
Today in Ketchikan there are high tides at 2:45 am (15.5 ft) and 2:27 pm (18.4 ft) and low tides at 8:18 am and 9:03 pm. Tide coefficient 95.
What time is sunset today in Ketchikan?
At 5:16 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:54 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ketchikan?
At 7:46 am. First light comes at 6:24 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 90% illuminated. New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 10:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:31–3:31 am, Minor 11:34 am–12:34 pm, Major 2:03–4:03 pm, Minor 5:28–6:28 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Ketchikan?
Mainly clear, from 41 °F to 50 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ketchikan?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 2.3 s from the north. The water is 49.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ketchikan?
The best time to visit Ketchikan is from June to August: highs of 62 °F to 64 °F, about 16 rainy days a month and 5 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Ketchikan (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).