Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 3h 33m at 8:16 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Oct 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:3615.12:3916.08:271.58:56-0.26:496:22Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:0914.53:0415.68:532.59:280.36:516:19Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:4413.63:3115.09:213.610:031.16:536:17Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:2212.64:0114.29:504.810:442.06:556:14Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:0711.64:3813.310:255.911:372.96:576:12Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:1010.75:3212.411:156.96:596:09Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:4110.37:0011.912:523.512:417.67:016:06Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:1310.98:4012.22:213.42:387.27:036:04Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:1312.19:5513.23:352.53:565.87:056:01Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:5713.510:5214.54:281.34:493.97:075:59Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:3415.111:4115.75:120.25:341.87:095:56Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:1016.65:52-0.76:16-0.17:115:54New Moon12Sat
13Sun12:2716.712:4517.86:31-1.16:57-1.87:135:51New Moon13Sun
14Mon1:1317.21:2218.87:09-1.07:39-3.07:155:49New Moon14Mon
15Tue1:5817.31:5919.27:48-0.48:22-3.47:175:47Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:4416.82:3819.08:280.69:07-3.27:195:44Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:3315.93:2018.29:101.99:55-2.27:215:42Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:2514.64:0617.09:573.410:50-0.87:235:39Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:2613.35:0115.410:525.011:550.77:255:37First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:4212.36:1113.812:066.27:275:35First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:1112.17:4312.91:151.81:446.57:295:32First Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:3012.79:1312.92:402.13:185.77:315:30Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:2813.610:2213.43:501.94:244.37:335:28Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:1114.511:1514.04:421.65:132.87:355:25Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:4615.311:5814.55:241.45:521.57:375:23Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:1615.95:591.46:270.57:395:21Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:3614.811:44 AM16.35:301.65:59-0.36:414:18Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:1114.912:1016.55:591.96:30-0.76:434:16Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:4514.912:3616.56:272.57:00-0.96:454:14Full Moon29Tue
30Wed1:1814.61:0316.36:553.17:31-0.76:474:12Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:5214.21:3015.97:243.88:04-0.26:504:10Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 11:21 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 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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