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 5h 44m 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 - Jul 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:1213.55:1312.910:420.210:574.24:099:30Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:5412.65:5113.011:181.011:494.14:109:30First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:4411.76:3313.111:591.94:119:29First Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:4610.97:2113.412:483.812:472.94:129:29First Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:0010.58:1413.91:553.11:433.84:139:28First Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:2010.69:1114.53:042.12:474.44:149:28Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:3411.210:0915.44:090.83:544.64:159:27Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:3812.211:0716.35:07-0.64:574.34:169:26Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:3413.26:01-2.05:553.74:179:25Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:0317.21:2414.16:51-3.26:493.04:189:24Full Moon10Fri
11Sat12:5617.92:1214.97:39-3.97:402.24:209:23Full Moon11Sat
12Sun1:4818.22:5715.48:25-4.28:311.74:219:22Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:3818.03:4115.79:10-4.09:221.34:229:21Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:2817.34:2615.79:54-3.110:151.34:249:20Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:1816.05:1115.510:39-1.911:101.44:259:19Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:1114.45:5715.111:24-0.24:279:17Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:1012.76:4714.612:111.712:121.64:289:16Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:1811.37:4214.11:171.91:053.34:309:15Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:3910.58:4213.82:281.92:084.74:319:13Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:0310.49:4413.73:381.63:205.64:339:12Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:1410.910:4213.94:411.14:285.84:349:10Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:0811.65:330.55:265.54:369:09Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:5112.26:18-0.16:135.04:379:07New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:1814.81:2712.86:57-0.66:534.44:399:06New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:5715.12:0013.37:32-1.07:293.94:419:04New Moon25Sat
26Sun1:3415.42:3013.68:05-1.38:033.44:439:02New Moon26Sun
27Mon2:0815.53:0013.98:36-1.48:373.04:449:01New Moon27Mon
28Tue2:4115.33:2914.19:05-1.29:112.84:468:59Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:1514.83:5814.29:34-0.79:462.64:488:57Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:5014.14:2814.310:040.010:252.54:508:55Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:2813.25:0014.210:351.011:092.64:518:53Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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