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 2h 48m at 8:10 am (-4.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:4110.49:4213.63:332.33:144.54:099:30Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:4810.710:3013.94:301.54:125.04:109:30Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:4411.211:1514.25:180.85:045.14:119:29Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:3011.86:010.15:505.04:129:29Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:1012.46:41-0.56:314.84:139:28New Moon5Sat
6Sun12:3715.01:4712.87:18-0.97:104.54:149:27New Moon6Sun
7Mon1:1515.32:2213.17:53-1.37:474.24:159:27New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:5215.42:5713.48:28-1.58:233.94:169:26New Moon8Tue
9Wed2:2815.43:3113.59:02-1.59:003.74:179:25Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:0415.14:0513.69:36-1.49:393.54:199:24Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:4214.64:4013.710:11-0.910:233.44:209:23Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:2413.95:1813.910:48-0.211:123.24:219:22Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:1213.06:0014.011:280.74:239:21First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:1112.06:4714.212:102.912:151.94:249:20First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:2311.27:4214.51:162.51:113.14:259:18First Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:4610.98:4415.02:291.72:174.04:279:17Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:0811.39:4815.63:420.63:294.44:289:16Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:1912.210:5116.44:47-0.74:384.34:309:14Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:1913.25:45-2.05:413.74:319:13Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:1114.26:37-3.06:372.94:339:12Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:4517.71:5814.97:26-3.67:282.24:359:10Full Moon21Mon
22Tue1:3618.02:4215.48:11-3.88:171.64:369:09Full Moon22Tue
23Wed2:2417.73:2415.68:54-3.59:051.44:389:07Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:1017.04:0415.59:35-2.79:521.44:409:05Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:5615.84:4415.210:15-1.410:411.74:419:04Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:4214.35:2414.710:540.111:332.14:439:02Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:3112.86:0614.011:341.84:459:00Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:2711.36:5213.412:292.612:183.44:468:58Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:3610.27:4512.91:332.91:104.94:488:57Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:019.88:4812.72:452.92:176.04:508:55Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu10:2410.19:5312.93:542.53:356.44:528:53Waning 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 11:24 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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