Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 8:54 am (-3.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 46m at 2:26 am (17.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:26 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Jul 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:0814.06:36-2.96:333.04:109:30Full Moon1Mon
2Tue12:4117.51:5714.57:23-3.47:232.84:109:30Full Moon2Tue
3Wed1:3017.52:4214.78:09-3.48:112.74:119:29Full Moon3Wed
4Thu2:1617.13:2614.68:52-3.08:572.84:129:29Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:0116.44:0814.39:35-2.39:443.04:139:28Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:4515.44:4914.010:16-1.310:323.24:149:27Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:3014.25:3113.510:56-0.111:233.64:159:26Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:1612.96:1413.111:371.24:179:26Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:0911.66:5912.912:203.812:202.54:189:25Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:1110.67:4812.71:223.81:093.74:199:24Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:2410.08:4012.82:283.42:044.74:209:23Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:4110.09:3313.13:322.83:065.34:229:22Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:4810.510:2513.64:292.04:085.54:239:21Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:4311.211:1314.25:181.05:025.44:249:19Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:2912.06:020.15:505.04:269:18Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:1012.76:42-0.86:334.44:279:17New Moon16Tue
17Wed12:4015.61:4913.47:21-1.67:143.84:299:16New Moon17Wed
18Thu1:2116.12:2613.97:58-2.27:543.24:309:14New Moon18Thu
19Fri2:0116.43:0314.48:35-2.68:352.74:329:13Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:4216.43:4014.79:12-2.69:182.44:339:11Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:2516.04:1814.99:50-2.210:042.14:359:10Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:1015.24:5815.010:30-1.310:562.04:379:08Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:0114.15:4215.111:13-0.111:541.94:389:07First Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:0012.86:3215.012:021.34:409:05First Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:1111.77:2914.91:011.812:582.84:429:03First Quarter25Thu
26Fri8:3511.18:3315.02:161.42:064.04:439:02Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:0111.39:4115.23:320.73:214.64:459:00Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:1412.110:4515.74:40-0.34:334.64:478:58Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:1313.05:38-1.25:354.14:498:56Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:0213.96:29-2.06:293.44:508:54Full Moon30Tue
31Wed12:3516.81:4514.57:14-2.57:162.74:528:52Full Moon31Wed
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 5:40 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 3% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (3% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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