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 7m at 1:42 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:0413.41:3814.87:374.78:131.25:523:08Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:4712.62:1613.98:165.68:582.05:543:06Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:4011.93:0513.09:066.39:542.85:563:04First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:4711.64:1212.310:186.811:043.25:583:01First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:0211.85:3712.011:476.56:002:59First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:0812.76:5812.512:183.01:065.46:022:57First Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:0013.98:0413.51:232.52:073.66:042:56Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:4415.39:0114.62:161.82:561.76:062:54Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:2516.79:5215.73:031.13:42-0.36:082:52Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:0518.010:4016.53:470.64:25-2.06:102:50Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:4518.911:2817.04:300.45:09-3.36:122:48Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:2719.45:130.55:53-3.96:142:46Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:1517.012:0919.45:571.06:39-3.96:162:45Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:0416.712:5418.86:421.87:27-3.26:182:43Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:5515.91:4217.77:312.88:18-2.16:202:41Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:4915.02:3616.28:263.99:15-0.76:222:40Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:5114.23:3814.69:314.910:180.76:242:38Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:0013.64:5413.310:525.411:291.76:262:36Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:1313.66:1912.712:205.16:282:35Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:1914.17:3712.712:392.31:364.16:302:34Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:1214.78:3913.11:412.52:342.86:322:32Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:5615.39:3013.62:332.63:201.76:342:31Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:3315.910:1314.03:172.63:590.76:362:29Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:0616.310:5214.43:552.74:34-0.16:372:28New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:3816.511:2814.64:302.95:06-0.66:392:27New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:0816.75:043.15:38-0.86:412:26New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:0314.611:39 AM16.65:363.46:10-0.86:432:25New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:3814.512:1016.46:093.86:43-0.66:442:24Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:1314.212:4315.96:434.37:17-0.26:462:23Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:5013.81:1815.37:194.87:530.46:482:22Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 4:48 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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