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 1h 19m 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 - May 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:4516.01:3214.27:11-1.27:102.15:038:23Full Moon1Sun
2Mon1:1616.42:0914.37:45-1.87:432.55:018:25Full Moon2Mon
3Tue1:4816.72:4914.18:21-2.08:193.04:588:27Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:2416.63:3113.69:00-1.98:573.54:568:29Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:0316.34:1813.09:43-1.59:414.24:548:31Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:4715.65:1212.410:33-0.810:344.84:528:33Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:4014.76:1612.011:30-0.111:425.24:508:35Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:4513.77:2712.112:370.64:488:37Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:0512.98:3512.81:065.11:481.04:468:39Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:2912.79:3413.92:324.12:551.14:448:40Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:4513.010:2415.13:442.43:541.14:428:42Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:5013.511:0916.24:420.64:461.14:408:44Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:4714.111:5116.95:33-1.15:331.34:398:46Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:3814.56:19-2.36:181.64:378:48New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:3117.41:2514.77:02-3.07:002.14:358:50New Moon15Sun
16Mon1:1117.42:1014.67:44-3.27:412.64:338:51New Moon16Mon
17Tue1:5017.12:5314.28:25-2.98:213.24:328:53Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:2916.43:3613.79:07-2.19:023.94:308:55Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:0915.54:2012.99:49-1.29:454.64:288:57Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:5114.55:0612.210:34-0.110:335.24:278:58Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:3613.35:5811.711:220.911:305.74:259:00First Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:2912.26:5411.412:151.84:249:02First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:3311.27:5311.512:415.81:122.54:229:03First Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:4710.78:4612.01:595.42:103.04:219:05First Quarter24Tue
25Wed9:0110.69:3212.73:084.53:043.34:199:06Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:0411.010:1313.54:033.23:533.44:189:08Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:5911.510:5114.44:491.94:383.44:179:09Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:4712.211:2815.25:300.65:203.44:169:11Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:3212.96:09-0.66:013.44:159:12Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:0615.91:1513.46:47-1.66:413.44:139:14Full Moon30Mon
31Tue12:4616.51:5813.77:27-2.37:223.34:129:15Full Moon31Tue
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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