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 5h 29m 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 - May 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:5216.11:3514.57:13-1.27:171.94:037:23Full Moon1Thu
2Fri1:2316.12:1114.27:46-1.27:502.44:017:25Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:5515.82:5013.78:22-1.08:253.13:597:27Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:3115.43:3313.19:02-0.69:073.83:567:29Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:1214.84:2412.59:480.09:574.53:547:31Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:0214.05:2512.110:430.711:034.93:527:33Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:0513.26:3612.211:481.23:507:35Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:2412.77:4712.912:244.81:011.33:487:37Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:4612.98:4814.01:463.82:101.13:467:38Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:0013.69:4015.42:562.23:110.63:447:40Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:0314.510:2816.63:540.44:050.23:427:42Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:5915.311:1317.64:46-1.44:54-0.13:417:44Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:5015.911:5618.25:33-2.85:40-0.13:397:46New Moon13Tue
14Wed12:3916.26:19-3.76:240.23:377:48New Moon14Wed
15Thu12:3918.41:2616.17:04-4.07:080.83:357:50New Moon15Thu
16Fri1:2118.02:1315.67:48-3.77:531.63:337:51Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat2:0417.23:0014.98:33-2.98:382.53:327:53Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun2:4816.13:4814.09:19-1.79:273.63:307:55Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:3414.74:4113.110:09-0.410:234.53:287:57First Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:2613.35:3912.411:030.911:305.13:277:58First Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:2912.06:4312.112:041.93:258:00First Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:4311.27:4612.212:485.11:082.63:248:02First Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:5911.08:4012.72:034.52:092.93:228:03Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:0411.39:2513.43:043.63:022.93:218:05Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:5811.910:0414.13:522.43:482.83:208:06Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:4412.510:4014.84:331.34:292.63:188:08Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:2613.111:1515.45:090.25:062.53:178:09Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:0513.65:44-0.65:422.43:168:11Full Moon28Wed
29Thu12:4213.96:19-1.36:182.43:158:12Full Moon29Thu
30Fri12:2316.21:2014.16:53-1.86:542.53:148:14Full Moon30Fri
31Sat12:5916.31:5914.27:30-2.07:322.73:128:15Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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