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 1h 24m 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 - Dec 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:3013.31:5714.67:595.38:341.06:492:21Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:1612.92:4313.78:475.89:211.76:512:20First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:0912.73:4112.99:496.010:172.36:532:19First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:1012.94:5412.311:055.811:212.76:542:19First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:1113.56:1412.212:234.86:552:18First Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:0914.57:3012.812:272.81:303.26:572:18Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:0015.78:3513.71:292.72:281.36:582:17Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:4817.09:3314.72:252.43:19-0.67:002:17Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:3518.210:2715.73:172.14:07-2.37:012:16Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:2119.111:1716.34:071.84:54-3.57:022:16Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:0719.54:551.75:40-4.17:032:16Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:0616.711:54 AM19.55:421.86:27-4.17:042:16Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:5416.612:4118.96:302.27:14-3.57:052:16Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:4316.31:3017.97:202.78:02-2.57:062:16Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:3315.72:2116.48:143.48:52-1.17:072:16Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:2615.03:1714.89:144.19:460.47:082:16Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:2314.44:2113.310:234.610:451.87:092:16Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:2414.15:3612.111:404.611:472.97:102:16Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:2614.06:5611.712:564.17:102:16Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:2314.38:0811.812:513.72:013.27:112:17Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:1314.79:0612.31:494.12:532.27:112:17Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:5615.29:5512.92:404.33:361.27:122:18Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:3515.610:3613.43:254.34:140.47:122:18Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:1116.011:1413.94:054.24:49-0.27:132:19New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:4616.311:5014.34:434.15:22-0.77:132:20New Moon25Fri
26Sat11:2016.55:194.05:55-0.97:132:21New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:2414.511:55 AM16.55:544.06:28-1.07:132:21New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:5914.512:2916.46:294.07:01-0.97:132:22Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:3414.51:0516.07:054.17:35-0.67:132:23Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:1014.31:4315.47:454.38:12-0.17:132:24Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu2:4914.12:2614.58:304.48:540.67:132:25Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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