Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:42 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 52m at 6:54 pm (13.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:35 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (54% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Aug 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:0512.010:3414.44:360.94:304.73:547:51Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:4512.711:1514.95:170.25:134.23:557:49Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:2113.35:53-0.55:513.63:577:47Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:5413.86:27-1.06:273.03:597:45Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:3015.81:2514.26:59-1.37:022.64:017:43Full Moon5Thu
6Fri1:0515.91:5714.57:30-1.57:372.24:037:41Full Moon6Fri
7Sat1:4015.82:2814.78:01-1.38:132.04:057:39Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:1615.43:0014.78:32-0.98:521.94:067:37Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:5514.83:3414.79:06-0.19:362.04:087:35Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:3813.84:1314.69:440.910:262.14:107:32Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:3012.84:5814.410:272.111:272.24:127:30Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:3411.85:5514.311:213.34:147:28Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:5411.27:0314.312:402.012:304.34:167:26Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:2211.48:1714.81:591.31:514.74:187:24Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:3812.39:2715.73:110.23:084.34:207:21Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:4013.510:2816.74:12-1.24:143.44:227:19Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:3114.711:2217.65:05-2.45:102.34:237:17New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:1715.75:52-3.26:001.24:257:14New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:1218.11:0016.46:36-3.66:470.44:277:12New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:5918.11:4016.77:18-3.47:320.04:297:10Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:4417.62:1916.77:58-2.78:160.04:317:07Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:2716.62:5616.38:36-1.59:000.44:337:05Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:1115.23:3415.69:150.09:461.14:357:02Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:5713.74:1414.79:551.710:372.04:377:00First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:4912.24:5813.710:393.411:362.84:396:57First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:5310.95:5112.911:324.94:416:55First Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:1710.37:0012.412:493.312:436.04:426:53First Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:4610.58:1512.52:093.32:076.34:446:50Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:5311.29:2113.03:182.73:195.84:466:48Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:4012.110:1213.94:101.84:125.04:486:45Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:1813.010:5614.74:510.94:554.04:506:43Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 10:18 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 54% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (54% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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