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 6m at 5:44 am (-2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:14 pm (13.1 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 - Apr 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:0215.212:1815.06:080.66:160.45:156:24Full Moon1Fri
2Sat12:2715.812:5115.16:38-0.36:430.75:136:26Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:5316.32:2414.98:08-0.88:111.26:107:28Full Moon3Sun
4Mon2:2016.52:5914.58:40-1.08:402.06:087:30Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:4916.43:3613.89:14-0.99:122.96:057:32Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:2016.14:1812.99:53-0.49:483.96:037:34Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:5715.55:0911.910:390.310:314.96:007:36Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:4414.76:1811.011:381.111:325.95:577:38Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:4613.77:4710.812:541.75:557:40Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:1313.19:1311.51:026.32:201.65:527:42Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:4713.210:1512.92:445.63:351.05:507:44Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:0414.011:0314.44:033.94:330.15:477:46Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:0715.011:4515.95:021.85:22-0.55:457:48Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:0115.85:51-0.26:05-0.85:427:50Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:2417.112:5016.26:37-1.96:46-0.65:407:52New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:0217.91:3616.37:19-3.07:25-0.15:387:54New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:3918.22:2015.98:01-3.48:030.85:357:56New Moon17Sun
18Mon2:1618.03:0415.28:42-3.28:411.95:337:58Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:5317.33:4714.29:24-2.39:203.15:308:00Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:3016.24:3413.110:08-1.110:014.35:288:02Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:1114.85:2611.910:560.410:485.55:268:04Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:5813.46:3011.011:541.711:516.45:238:06First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:5912.17:4910.61:042.75:218:08First Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:2311.39:0610.91:236.72:203.05:198:10First Quarter24Sun
25Mon8:5111.210:0211.72:596.13:252.95:168:11First Quarter25Mon
26Tue9:5911.610:4212.64:054.94:162.55:148:13Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:5212.211:1513.64:523.54:572.25:128:15Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:3612.811:4514.55:312.15:321.95:098:17Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:1613.46:050.86:051.85:078:19Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:1515.312:5413.96:38-0.36:371.95:058:21Full Moon30Sat
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 8:59 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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