Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:36 am (-3.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 06m at 11:50 pm (17.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:22 am
Moon phase : New Moon (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Jun 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:5013.85:0711.910:340.410:315.44:129:15Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:3313.05:5411.711:181.111:265.64:119:17First Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:2312.16:4511.712:051.74:109:18First Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:2411.37:3812.012:325.512:582.34:099:19First Quarter4Thu
5Fri7:3610.88:2912.61:455.01:532.74:099:20First Quarter5Fri
6Sat8:5010.89:1613.52:533.92:483.04:089:21Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:5811.310:0214.53:512.43:423.24:079:22Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:5912.010:4715.54:430.84:333.24:079:23Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:5312.811:3216.55:30-0.85:233.14:069:24Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:4513.66:16-2.26:113.04:059:25Full Moon10Wed
11Thu12:1817.31:3414.27:02-3.26:592.84:059:26Full Moon11Thu
12Fri1:0617.82:2314.67:49-3.87:482.74:059:27Full Moon12Fri
13Sat1:5518.03:1114.78:36-4.08:382.74:049:28Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:4517.74:0114.69:25-3.69:312.84:049:28Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:3716.94:5214.410:15-2.910:292.94:049:29Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:3115.75:4514.311:06-1.811:323.14:049:30Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:3114.36:4014.112:00-0.54:049:30Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:3712.97:3814.212:423.012:560.84:049:30Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:5211.88:3414.31:552.61:552.14:049:31Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat9:0911.39:2814.53:051.92:563.14:049:31Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:2111.310:1914.84:081.03:553.94:049:31Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:2411.711:0515.05:020.24:494.34:049:32Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:1612.15:49-0.55:384.54:059:32Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:0112.66:31-1.06:224.54:059:32New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:2915.31:4112.97:10-1.37:034.44:059:32New Moon25Thu
26Fri1:0815.32:1813.17:47-1.47:414.34:069:32New Moon26Fri
27Sat1:4615.32:5313.18:23-1.48:184.24:069:32New Moon27Sat
28Sun2:2215.13:2713.18:58-1.28:544.24:079:31Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:5814.84:0213.09:33-0.99:324.24:089:31Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:3414.34:3713.010:07-0.410:124.24:089:31Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 3:13 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 4% 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 (4% 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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