Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 8:16 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 23m at 2:38 pm (15.6 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 - Apr 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:4514.76:3311.211:461.111:506.15:176:23Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:0413.58:1011.41:161.75:146:25Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:4113.19:2512.41:356.12:411.45:116:27Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:0513.610:1813.53:045.03:440.75:096:29Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:0814.310:5914.64:063.54:320.15:066:31Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:5814.911:3415.44:531.95:12-0.25:046:33Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:4115.35:330.65:46-0.25:016:35New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:0516.012:1915.46:09-0.46:170.14:596:37New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:3316.312:5415.36:43-1.06:470.64:566:39New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:0016.41:2914.97:15-1.27:151.44:546:41New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:2716.22:0214.37:47-1.17:432.34:516:43Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:5315.82:3613.68:19-0.68:113.34:496:45Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:2015.23:1312.68:540.28:414.34:466:47Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:5014.43:5511.69:321.19:155.44:446:49Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:2613.44:4910.710:202.19:586.34:416:51First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:1312.56:0410.111:242.911:077.04:396:53First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:2511.77:3510.212:453.24:366:55First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:0011.48:4411.112:557.02:022.74:346:57First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:2412.09:3212.42:276.03:011.84:326:59Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:2713.010:1113.83:274.33:480.94:297:01Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:2014.110:4615.34:142.34:290.24:277:03Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:0715.111:2216.64:560.35:07-0.24:247:05Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:5315.811:5817.75:37-1.55:46-0.34:227:07Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:3816.16:19-2.96:250.04:207:09Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:3518.41:2416.07:01-3.77:050.64:177:10Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:1518.62:1215.57:45-3.87:471.54:157:12Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:5618.14:0214.69:32-3.29:332.75:138:14Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:4217.24:5813.510:23-2.110:253.95:118:16Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:3415.86:0412.511:23-0.811:305.05:088:18Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:3714.37:2212.012:330.55:068:20Third Quarter30Wed
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 5:27 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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