Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 8:10 am (-4.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 18m at 1:37 am (18.1 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 - Nov 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:3218.05:220.95:56-2.26:514:08New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:1616.112:0818.75:591.16:37-3.16:534:06New Moon2Sun
3Mon1:0016.212:4619.06:381.67:19-3.36:554:04New Moon3Mon
4Tue1:4615.81:2718.77:202.38:04-3.06:574:02Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:3515.22:1218.08:043.38:54-2.06:594:00Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:2914.23:0216.78:554.49:50-0.87:013:58Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:3213.44:0215.29:575.410:560.57:033:56First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:4612.95:1813.911:176.07:063:54First Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:0513.06:4713.012:121.412:525.77:083:52First Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:1413.78:1213.01:281.82:164.57:103:50Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:0814.79:2013.42:331.93:193.07:123:48Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:5215.610:1613.83:262.04:091.47:143:47Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:3016.311:0314.24:102.14:500.27:163:45Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:0416.711:4414.54:492.45:28-0.77:183:43Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:3516.95:242.86:03-1.27:203:42Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:2314.612:0616.95:573.36:36-1.37:223:40Full Moon16Sun
17Mon12:5914.512:3616.76:303.87:10-1.27:243:38Full Moon17Mon
18Tue1:3514.31:0616.27:024.37:43-0.77:263:37Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed2:1113.81:3815.77:344.98:190.07:283:35Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:4913.32:1215.08:095.58:580.77:303:34Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:3012.62:5014.18:486.29:411.57:313:32Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:1912.13:3613.29:356.710:312.37:333:31Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:1611.84:3512.310:397.011:292.87:353:30Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:1911.95:5211.612:026.87:373:28Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:1812.67:1411.612:323.11:255.97:393:27Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:0913.68:2712.11:333.12:304.37:413:26Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:5414.89:2912.92:273.03:222.47:423:25Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:3516.110:2413.93:172.84:090.57:443:24Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:1717.411:1414.74:042.74:53-1.37:463:23Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:5918.44:502.65:37-2.77:473:22New Moon30Sun
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 4:53 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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