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 58m 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 - Aug 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:2810.810:5013.54:531.84:426.24:548:51Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:1411.65:421.05:355.64:558:49Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:5212.46:230.16:184.84:578:47New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:2214.91:2613.17:00-0.76:564.04:598:45New Moon4Mon
5Tue1:0115.51:5813.87:33-1.47:313.35:018:43New Moon5Tue
6Wed1:3715.92:2914.38:05-1.88:062.65:038:41New Moon6Wed
7Thu2:1316.03:0014.88:36-1.98:422.05:058:39Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:4915.93:3015.19:08-1.79:201.65:068:37Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:2615.34:0215.39:40-1.010:001.45:088:35Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:0714.54:3715.410:140.010:461.35:108:32Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:5313.45:1615.210:521.311:391.55:128:30First Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:4912.16:0214.911:372.85:148:28First Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:0211.17:0214.612:441.712:344.35:168:26First Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:3410.68:1614.52:031.61:505.45:188:23Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:0611.29:3514.93:261.03:195.65:208:21Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:1812.310:4715.74:39-0.14:374.95:228:19Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:1213.55:38-1.35:403.75:238:17Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:5814.66:28-2.36:322.45:258:14Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:4017.31:3915.57:11-2.97:191.35:278:12Full Moon19Tue
20Wed1:2717.62:1716.17:51-3.08:030.55:298:09Full Moon20Wed
21Thu2:1117.42:5216.48:28-2.68:450.15:318:07Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:5216.73:2616.39:03-1.79:260.15:338:05Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:3215.73:5915.89:37-0.410:070.55:358:02Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:1314.34:3215.210:101.210:491.25:378:00Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:5512.95:0514.310:432.911:372.15:397:57Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:4411.45:4413.411:204.55:417:55Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:4710.36:3612.512:343.012:066.05:427:52Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu8:189.67:5212.01:493.51:217.15:447:50Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri9:5910.09:2012.13:153.43:077.35:467:47Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:0610.810:2912.94:262.74:276.65:487:45Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:4911.811:2013.95:171.65:195.55:507:42Waning Crescent31Sun
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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