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 6h 25m 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 - Jan 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:0214.29:0711.81:425.02:512.57:132:27Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:4714.99:5512.62:355.03:341.47:122:28Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:2915.610:3713.43:224.74:120.37:122:29Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:0916.311:1614.14:044.44:48-0.67:122:31New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:4716.811:5314.64:444.05:24-1.37:112:32New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:2617.35:223.66:00-1.87:112:34New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:3015.012:0417.46:013.36:36-2.17:102:35New Moon7Wed
8Thu1:0715.312:4417.36:413.17:13-2.07:092:37Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:4515.41:2616.87:233.07:52-1.57:092:38Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:2615.42:1115.98:103.08:35-0.77:082:40Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:1015.33:0314.89:043.19:210.47:072:41First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:5915.24:0413.510:063.210:141.77:062:43First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:5515.15:1812.511:183.011:162.97:052:45First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:5715.26:4212.112:342.37:042:47First Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:0315.68:0412.412:273.81:471.27:032:48Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:0716.29:1413.31:394.12:51-0.17:022:50Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:0516.910:1114.22:464.03:45-1.27:012:52Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:5817.511:0115.03:443.64:34-2.16:592:54Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:4617.911:4515.64:353.15:18-2.76:582:56Full Moon19Mon
20Tue11:3118.05:212.75:59-2.86:572:58Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:2615.912:1317.76:052.46:38-2.56:553:00Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:0416.012:5317.16:462.47:16-1.86:543:02Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:4115.71:3216.17:272.67:52-0.96:523:04Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:1715.32:1115.08:083.08:280.36:513:06Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:5314.82:5213.78:513.49:041.76:493:08Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:3014.23:3812.39:394.09:443.06:483:10Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:1213.74:3511.110:364.410:304.36:463:12Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:0213.35:5010.411:464.511:305.46:443:14Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:0113.17:1810.31:024.16:433:16Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:0513.38:3310.912:426.02:093.26:413:18Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:0613.99:3011.91:536.03:032.06:393:20Waning Crescent31Sat
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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