Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 2h 16m at 1:21 pm (4.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:2313.08:5811.51:126.42:252.55:354:21Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:2814.09:4612.82:245.63:161.15:334:23Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:2215.210:2614.13:194.43:59-0.25:304:25Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:1016.411:0315.34:053.04:38-1.45:284:28New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:5417.311:3916.44:471.55:15-2.35:254:30New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:3717.95:290.25:52-2.75:234:32New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:1517.312:2018.06:10-0.86:30-2.55:204:34New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:5217.81:0417.66:53-1.47:09-1.85:184:36Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:3017.81:5016.67:38-1.47:49-0.65:154:38Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:1117.52:4015.38:27-1.08:330.95:134:40Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:5516.73:3613.79:22-0.19:222.75:104:42First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:4715.64:4612.310:260.910:254.35:084:44First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:5214.56:1411.611:441.511:485.45:054:46First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:1413.87:4511.91:081.65:034:48Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:3913.98:5512.81:225.42:211.05:004:50Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:4814.59:4713.82:394.63:180.34:574:52Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:4315.210:2914.63:353.44:04-0.44:554:54Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:2815.711:0415.34:202.34:43-0.84:524:56Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:0816.011:3615.84:581.45:17-0.94:504:58Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:4416.15:330.75:49-0.74:475:00Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:0516.012:1815.96:060.26:19-0.34:445:02Full Moon21Sat
22Sun12:3316.112:5115.46:380.16:480.44:425:04Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:0015.91:2414.77:100.27:171.34:395:06Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:2815.51:5813.97:420.67:472.34:375:08Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:5715.02:3512.98:171.28:193.54:345:10Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:2914.33:1811.88:572.08:564.64:325:12Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:0813.54:1610.89:472.79:455.74:295:14Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:0012.75:3610.310:553.310:596.44:265:16Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:1312.27:0710.612:193.34:245:18Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:4012.48:1611.612:356.31:362.54:215:20Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:5513.39:0713.01:545.32:351.34:195:22Waning Crescent31Tue
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 4:34 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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