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 4h 27m at 2:55 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:21 am (9.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:37 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Apr 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:1915.36:050.06:150.54:155:24Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:2515.912:5114.96:36-0.26:431.14:135:26Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:5315.91:2514.47:07-0.17:131.84:105:28Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:2215.62:0113.77:410.27:452.74:085:30Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:5415.12:4212.88:190.78:223.74:055:32Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:3214.53:3311.99:051.39:084.64:035:34Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:1913.84:3911.310:031.910:125.44:005:36Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:2413.16:0311.211:172.211:375.63:585:38Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:4612.97:2212.012:381.93:555:40Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:1013.48:2413.31:064.81:491.13:535:42Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:2114.49:1414.82:173.22:470.03:505:44Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:2115.69:5916.33:141.33:36-0.93:485:46Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:1416.610:4217.54:04-0.64:22-1.63:455:48New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:0417.311:2318.44:50-2.25:05-1.73:435:50New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:5117.55:35-3.35:47-1.43:405:52New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:0418.712:3817.16:20-3.76:29-0.73:385:54Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:4518.51:2516.37:05-3.57:120.53:355:56Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:2717.72:1315.27:52-2.67:571.83:335:58Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:1116.53:0513.98:41-1.38:463.33:306:00Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:5915.04:0412.79:360.19:454.63:286:02First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:5613.55:1511.910:401.411:015.53:266:03First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:0912.36:3411.711:532.23:236:05First Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:3311.87:4412.112:315.51:062.53:216:07First Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:4912.08:3712.81:484.82:072.33:196:09Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:4712.59:1713.62:453.72:551.93:166:11Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:3413.19:5214.33:282.53:351.63:146:13Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:1413.711:2315.05:051.45:101.44:127:15Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:5114.211:5315.55:380.45:421.24:107:17Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:2614.56:10-0.46:141.34:077:19Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:2215.91:0014.66:41-0.96:451.54:057:21Full Moon30Wed
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 6:08 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 63% 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 First Quarter (63% 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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