Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 3h 02m at 2:30 pm (5.9 ft)
Next high tide : 8:52 pm (13.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:39 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Mar 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:2118.21:3517.27:25-1.47:39-1.35:374:20Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:0117.62:2215.88:11-0.88:200.45:344:22Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:4316.63:1114.19:010.29:042.25:324:24First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:2815.44:0812.59:571.49:553.95:294:26First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:2114.15:2111.311:032.511:005.35:274:29First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:2913.16:5010.812:223.05:244:31First Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:5012.78:1411.212:266.11:402.85:224:33Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:0413.09:1212.01:525.92:422.25:194:35Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:0213.69:5512.92:555.13:301.45:174:37Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:4714.410:2913.83:414.14:090.75:144:39Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:2615.011:0014.54:193.04:420.15:114:41Full Moon11Sun
12Mon11:0115.511:2915.24:532.15:13-0.35:094:43Full Moon12Mon
13Tue11:3415.811:5815.75:251.35:42-0.55:064:45Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:0715.95:560.76:11-0.45:044:47Full Moon14Wed
15Thu12:2616.012:4015.76:280.36:410.05:014:49Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:5416.11:1415.27:000.27:110.64:594:51Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:2416.11:5014.57:350.37:431.44:564:53Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:5715.82:3113.68:140.68:202.54:544:55Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:3515.33:2112.69:011.19:053.64:514:57Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:2214.64:2611.79:591.710:044.64:484:59Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:2314.05:5011.311:132.111:245.24:465:01Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:4213.77:1811.912:371.84:435:03Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:0714.08:2813.112:554.91:530.94:415:05Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:2115.09:2214.62:133.62:54-0.24:385:07Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:2216.110:0916.03:141.93:45-1.34:355:09Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:1617.110:5217.24:060.24:30-2.04:335:11New Moon26Mon
27Tue11:0517.711:3318.04:53-1.35:13-2.34:305:13New Moon27Tue
28Wed11:5117.85:37-2.25:53-2.04:285:15New Moon28Wed
29Thu12:1218.312:3517.46:21-2.66:33-1.24:255:17Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:5118.11:1916.57:04-2.47:12-0.14:235:19Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat1:2917.42:0315.37:47-1.77:521.34:205:21Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 5:41 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Gibbous (72% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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