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 4h 31m 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 - May 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:2314.810:5016.44:160.74:29-0.24:037:23Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:1515.811:3117.65:03-1.25:13-0.64:017:25New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:0416.55:49-2.85:57-0.73:597:27New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:1318.412:5316.76:34-3.96:40-0.43:577:28New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:5518.81:4116.67:19-4.37:240.23:557:30Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:3818.52:3015.98:06-4.18:101.23:537:32Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:2317.83:2115.08:54-3.29:002.43:517:34Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:1216.54:1714.09:47-1.99:553.63:497:36Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:0615.05:2013.110:45-0.511:034.53:477:38First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:1013.56:3212.611:510.73:457:40First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:2812.47:4412.612:254.91:021.53:437:42First Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:5012.08:4713.11:504.62:101.93:417:44Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:0212.19:3613.73:003.63:082.03:397:45Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:5912.610:1614.33:532.43:561.93:377:47Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:4613.010:5114.94:361.34:361.93:367:49Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:2713.411:2315.35:130.45:121.93:347:51Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:0513.75:47-0.45:462.13:327:53Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:4113.96:20-0.96:192.33:307:54Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:2415.81:1513.96:52-1.26:512.63:297:56Full Moon19Tue
20Wed12:5515.81:5113.87:24-1.27:243.03:277:58Full Moon20Wed
21Thu1:2715.62:2713.57:57-1.17:583.53:267:59Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:0015.23:0513.08:33-0.78:354.03:248:01Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:3614.73:4812.69:12-0.29:174.53:238:03Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:1814.04:3712.29:560.410:105.03:218:04Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:0813.25:3512.110:480.911:165.13:208:06Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:1112.56:3812.311:491.43:198:07Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:2712.17:4013.112:334.612:551.63:178:09Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:4612.38:3614.21:493.52:001.53:168:10Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:5712.99:2715.52:541.82:591.33:158:12Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:0113.810:1516.73:51-0.13:541.03:148:13Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:5814.711:0217.74:42-1.94:440.83:138:15Waning Crescent31Sun
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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