Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 1:21 pm (4.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 23m at 7:54 am (10.2 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 - Jun 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:5115.411:4818.45:31-3.35:330.73:128:16New Moon1Mon
2Tue12:4115.86:18-4.26:200.93:118:17New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:3418.61:3115.97:05-4.57:081.23:108:18New Moon3Wed
4Thu1:2018.32:2015.67:52-4.37:561.83:098:20Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:0717.53:0915.18:39-3.58:472.53:088:21Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:5616.34:0014.49:29-2.39:423.33:078:22Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun3:4814.94:5513.710:21-0.910:434.03:078:23First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:4513.45:5313.211:160.411:544.33:068:24First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:5212.16:5413.012:161.63:068:25First Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:0611.37:5313.11:104.11:172.43:058:26First Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:2011.18:4513.42:203.42:162.93:058:27Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:2411.39:3013.93:182.53:093.23:048:27Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:1811.810:0914.44:051.53:563.33:048:28Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:0412.310:4614.94:460.64:383.33:048:29Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:4512.811:2215.35:23-0.25:163.33:048:29Full Moon15Mon
16Tue12:2313.25:58-0.85:533.23:048:30Full Moon16Tue
17Wed1:0013.56:32-1.36:293.23:048:30Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:3215.81:3613.77:06-1.57:053.33:048:31Full Moon18Thu
19Fri1:0815.82:1313.77:41-1.67:423.43:048:31Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat1:4415.62:5113.68:17-1.58:223.53:048:31Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:2315.23:3113.48:55-1.29:053.73:048:32Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon3:0514.64:1413.39:36-0.79:563.83:048:32Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue3:5313.85:0313.310:220.010:553.83:058:32Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:5113.05:5713.511:140.83:058:32Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:0012.26:5514.012:043.412:131.53:068:32Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:1711.97:5514.71:172.51:172.13:068:32Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat8:3412.28:5215.62:271.22:232.43:078:32Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:4412.99:4716.53:29-0.33:252.43:078:31Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:4613.710:4017.34:25-1.84:232.23:088:31Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:4114.511:3017.95:17-3.05:162.03:098:31New Moon30Tue
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 10:37 am — 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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