Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 2:30 pm (5.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 11m at 9:21 am (9.8 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 - May 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:1814.74:1712.89:510.29:564.54:057:22Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:0313.45:1211.910:421.410:535.44:027:24First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:5812.26:1711.411:412.44:007:26First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:0811.37:2711.412:085.812:492.93:587:27First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:2911.18:2912.01:335.51:563.03:567:29First Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:4011.49:1812.82:434.62:532.83:547:31Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:3812.09:5813.73:353.43:402.43:527:33Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:2512.810:3514.64:182.14:212.03:507:35Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:0813.611:0915.54:560.84:581.63:487:37Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:4814.211:4416.25:31-0.45:351.43:467:39Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:2714.76:07-1.46:111.33:447:41Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:1916.71:0715.06:43-2.16:481.43:427:43Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:5517.01:4815.07:21-2.57:261.73:407:45Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:3317.02:3114.78:02-2.58:082.13:387:46Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:1516.73:1814.38:45-2.28:542.73:367:48Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:0116.04:1013.89:34-1.59:493.43:357:50Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:5315.05:0913.410:29-0.610:543.83:337:52Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:5613.96:1613.311:320.23:317:53Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:1213.17:2513.712:113.812:410.93:307:55Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:3312.88:2814.41:323.11:501.23:287:57Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:4813.09:2415.32:431.92:541.23:267:59Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:5313.610:1316.23:430.43:491.13:258:00Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:5014.210:5816.84:35-1.04:391.13:238:02Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:4014.711:4017.25:21-2.05:241.23:228:04New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:2615.06:04-2.76:071.43:218:05New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:2017.21:0915.06:45-2.96:471.83:198:07New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:5816.91:5014.87:25-2.77:272.33:188:08Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:3616.32:3014.38:04-2.18:062.93:178:10Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:1315.53:1013.78:43-1.38:473.63:158:11Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:5214.53:5213.19:24-0.49:314.33:148:13Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:3313.54:3812.510:070.610:224.83:138:14First Quarter31Thu
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 11:55 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 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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