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 3h 55m 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 - Sep 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:0811.27:5613.91:332.51:405.24:516:41Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:2012.29:0714.92:481.42:574.34:536:38Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:1713.710:0716.23:480.03:592.94:556:36Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:0515.111:0117.44:39-1.44:521.34:576:33Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:4916.511:5118.25:25-2.45:41-0.24:596:31Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:3117.56:08-3.16:27-1.45:016:28Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:3918.51:1218.16:50-3.17:13-2.15:036:25Full Moon7Fri
8Sat1:2618.31:5318.37:32-2.57:59-2.25:056:23Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:1217.52:3417.98:14-1.48:46-1.75:066:20Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:0016.23:1717.08:570.19:36-0.75:086:18Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:5114.74:0415.89:431.810:320.55:106:15Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:4913.24:5814.510:353.611:371.75:126:12Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:0011.96:0613.411:425.05:146:10Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:2611.47:2712.812:542.41:085.75:166:07Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:4811.78:4413.02:122.52:345.55:186:05Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:4912.49:4413.63:182.03:384.75:206:02Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:3413.310:3214.34:081.44:263.75:225:59Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:0914.011:1114.94:490.85:042.75:235:57Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:4114.711:4715.35:240.45:381.85:255:54New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:1015.35:550.16:101.15:275:52New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:2015.612:3815.76:250.06:410.55:295:49New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:5315.71:0616.06:540.27:120.25:315:46New Moon22Sat
23Sun1:2515.51:3416.07:230.67:430.15:335:44Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:5915.12:0315.97:521.28:160.35:355:41Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:3414.42:3415.68:242.18:530.75:375:39Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:1313.63:1015.18:593.09:361.25:395:36Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:0012.73:5314.49:414.110:291.95:415:33First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:0011.94:5113.710:375.111:382.45:435:31First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:1911.56:0713.311:545.65:445:28First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:4511.97:3413.61:002.31:255.35:465:26First Quarter30Sun
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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