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 2h 41m 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 - Aug 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:5517.51:4415.77:19-3.27:281.33:547:51New Moon1Sat
2Sun1:3817.02:2315.67:59-2.68:111.33:567:49Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:2016.23:0015.38:37-1.78:531.63:587:47Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:0015.13:3714.89:14-0.59:372.13:597:45Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:4313.84:1414.19:520.910:242.74:017:43First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:2912.44:5513.510:322.411:183.34:037:40First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:2311.25:4312.911:183.84:057:38First Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:3310.36:4012.612:233.612:154.94:077:36First Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:5710.07:4512.61:383.51:255.64:097:34First Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:1410.58:4913.12:483.02:385.64:117:32Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:1311.39:4413.83:462.03:395.24:127:30Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:5912.210:3214.74:321.04:294.44:147:27Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:3813.211:1515.65:12-0.15:123.54:167:25Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:1514.15:49-1.05:512.64:187:23Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:4914.96:24-1.86:301.84:207:21Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:3516.81:2315.56:58-2.27:081.04:227:18Full Moon16Sun
17Mon1:1517.01:5815.97:33-2.37:490.54:247:16Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:5616.82:3416.18:09-1.98:310.34:267:14Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:3916.13:1216.18:47-1.19:180.44:287:11Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:2615.13:5415.89:280.110:100.74:307:09Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:1913.84:4315.310:151.611:121.24:317:07Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:2412.55:4214.811:113.14:337:04Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:4411.76:5414.412:251.412:224.34:357:02Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:1311.78:1214.61:461.21:464.84:376:59Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:3012.49:2315.23:000.53:064.44:396:57Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:3113.510:2316.04:02-0.54:113.54:416:54Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:2014.511:1416.64:54-1.45:042.54:436:52New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:0315.35:39-2.05:491.64:456:49New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:0017.012:4115.96:19-2.26:310.94:476:47New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:4217.01:1616.16:56-2.17:090.54:496:44New Moon30Sun
31Mon1:2116.71:4916.17:31-1.57:460.44:506:42Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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