Ketchikan (USKTN) — marine weather & port guide
Ketchikan is a port in United States at 55°20.0′N 131°39.0′W. Today (Aug 3): NW wind 7–12 kn, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 55°20.0′N 131°39.0′W |
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| UN/LOCODE | USKTN |
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| Harbor size | Small |
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| Harbor type | Coastal natural harbor |
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| Shelter | Good |
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| Tide range | 4 m |
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| Time zone | America/Sitka |
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10-day marine forecast — Ketchikan
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| NW 7–12 kn | 18 kn | — |
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| NW 11–14 kn | 22 kn | — |
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| NW 9–14 kn | 22 kn | — |
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| NW 6–14 kn | 21 kn | — |
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| WNW 8–11 kn | 16 kn | — |
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| WNW 6–13 kn | 16 kn | — |
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| WNW 7–12 kn | 15 kn | — |
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| NW 5–5 kn | 11 kn | — |
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| NE 1–1 kn | 8 kn | — |
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| NW 10–10 kn | 15 kn | — |
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Forecast from the ECMWF IFS model run , waves from ECMWF WAM. Updated with each model cycle; the live chart below recalculates for your departure time and vessel.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Ketchikan right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: NW wind 7–12 kn. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Ketchikan?
Ketchikan is classed as a small harbor (coastal natural harbor), with good shelter in the NGA World Port Index.