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 3h 24m 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 - Oct 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:1612.36:1513.511:575.45:505:21Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:4312.27:4213.11:032.01:325.75:525:19Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:5812.78:5813.42:202.02:535.05:545:16Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:5413.69:5714.03:231.63:523.95:565:14Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:3614.410:4414.64:121.14:372.75:585:11Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:1115.111:2315.14:520.85:141.75:595:08Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:4215.611:5915.45:270.65:480.96:015:06New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:1116.05:580.66:190.26:035:03New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:3215.512:3816.26:280.86:49-0.16:055:01New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:0515.41:0516.36:571.27:20-0.26:074:58New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:3715.11:3316.17:261.87:51-0.16:094:56Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:1114.62:0215.77:562.58:230.36:114:53Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:4613.92:3315.28:273.49:000.96:134:51Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:2613.03:0914.59:034.49:421.76:154:48Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:1512.23:5413.79:475.410:372.46:174:46First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:1811.64:5513.010:496.111:472.86:194:44First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:3911.56:1712.612:146.36:214:41First Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:5712.27:4313.01:072.71:435.66:234:39First Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:5813.58:5514.02:192.02:544.06:254:36Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:4715.09:5515.33:181.03:502.06:274:34Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:3116.510:4816.44:080.14:390.06:294:32Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:1317.811:3817.34:53-0.65:25-1.76:314:29Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:5418.85:36-0.96:09-3.06:344:27Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:2517.712:3519.36:19-0.86:54-3.76:364:25Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:1317.61:1619.37:02-0.27:39-3.66:384:22Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:0017.012:5918.66:450.87:26-3.05:403:20Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:5016.11:4417.57:312.18:15-1.75:423:18Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:4214.92:3316.08:223.59:10-0.35:443:16Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:4213.83:3114.49:214.810:131.15:463:14Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:5212.94:4413.110:385.711:262.25:483:11Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:1012.76:0912.412:095.85:503:09Third Quarter31Fri
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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