Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 2h 37m at 5:37 pm (3.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:0410.56:4513.912:332.112:195.85:517:41First Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:4710.48:1313.82:002.21:526.45:537:38First Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:1611.39:4114.53:301.53:315.95:557:35Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:1712.810:5115.74:400.14:454.55:577:33Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:0414.35:34-1.25:422.75:597:30Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:4615.76:20-2.36:320.96:017:28Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:4017.71:2416.87:01-2.87:17-0.56:037:25Full Moon7Mon
8Tue1:2617.92:0117.57:40-2.78:00-1.46:057:23Full Moon8Tue
9Wed2:1117.72:3717.88:17-2.18:43-1.86:077:20Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:5516.93:1217.68:53-0.99:25-1.66:097:18Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:3815.63:4716.89:290.710:08-0.86:107:15Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:2214.24:2215.810:052.410:550.46:127:12Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:1112.65:0214.510:444.211:491.86:147:10Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:1011.25:5113.111:305.96:167:07Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:3410.27:0512.112:582.912:427.26:187:05Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed9:2110.28:4411.82:273.42:367.56:207:02Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu10:3711.010:0412.43:493.14:086.76:226:59Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:2212.010:5913.34:472.35:025.56:246:57Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:5513.011:4214.25:291.45:414.26:266:54Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:2313.96:030.66:152.96:276:52Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:1814.912:5014.86:330.06:461.76:296:49New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:5315.41:1615.67:01-0.27:170.76:316:46New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:2615.71:4216.27:29-0.27:48-0.16:336:44New Moon23Wed
24Thu2:0015.72:0816.67:570.28:19-0.66:356:41New Moon24Thu
25Fri2:3415.42:3616.88:250.88:53-0.86:376:39Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:1114.83:0616.78:561.89:30-0.56:396:36Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:5113.93:4016.29:292.910:130.16:416:33Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:3812.84:2015.510:084.211:060.96:436:31First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:3811.75:1314.510:585.56:456:28First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:0310.96:2913.612:151.812:136.56:476:26First Quarter30Wed
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 8:43 pm — 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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