Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:55 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 14m at 7:48 pm (13.2 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 - Jul 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:0516.63:0714.88:34-2.68:482.23:108:30Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:5116.03:5214.89:18-2.09:402.33:118:30Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:4215.04:4214.710:05-1.110:392.43:118:29Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:3913.95:3614.610:570.111:472.43:128:28Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:4712.86:3614.611:551.23:138:28Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:0412.17:3814.91:011.91:002.23:158:27Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:2412.08:4015.42:131.12:092.83:168:26Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:3612.49:3815.93:190.03:153.03:178:25Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:3913.110:3116.54:16-1.14:142.93:188:24Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:3213.911:2016.85:07-2.05:072.73:198:24New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:1914.45:53-2.65:552.43:218:22New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:0617.01:0214.86:35-2.86:392.33:228:21New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:4816.81:4214.97:15-2.77:202.23:238:20New Moon13Sun
14Mon1:2916.42:2014.87:54-2.38:012.43:258:19Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:0815.72:5614.58:31-1.68:412.63:268:18Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:4614.83:3214.19:07-0.79:233.03:288:17Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:2513.84:1013.79:440.410:083.43:298:15Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:0812.64:5013.210:231.610:593.83:318:14First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:5811.55:3512.911:062.73:328:12First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:5910.66:2712.712:004.011:56 AM3.83:348:11First Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:1410.17:2512.91:093.812:574.53:358:09First Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:3210.38:2413.32:183.22:044.93:378:08Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:3911.09:1914.03:192.23:074.73:398:06Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:3311.910:1014.94:091.04:024.23:408:05Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:2012.910:5715.94:54-0.34:503.53:428:03Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:0213.95:35-1.45:352.73:448:01Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:4214.86:15-2.46:191.93:457:59Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:2517.41:2215.56:54-3.17:021.23:477:58Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:0917.62:0216.07:34-3.37:470.73:497:56Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:5417.42:4316.28:14-3.08:330.53:517:54Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu2:4016.73:2516.28:56-2.29:240.63:537:52Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 11:21 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 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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