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 5:44 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 - Jun 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:2716.82:4213.98:08-2.78:053.44:119:16Full Moon1Wed
2Thu2:1016.93:2613.98:51-2.88:503.44:109:18Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:5516.74:1413.79:36-2.69:403.64:109:19Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:4416.05:0413.610:25-2.010:363.74:099:20Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:3815.15:5813.511:16-1.211:413.74:089:21Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:3913.96:5513.712:12-0.24:079:22Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:5012.87:5314.112:543.41:100.84:079:23Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:0712.08:5014.62:092.62:121.74:069:24Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:2511.99:4415.33:201.43:132.54:069:25Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:3512.110:3515.84:210.14:123.04:059:26Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:3712.611:2316.25:16-1.05:063.44:059:27Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:3113.16:04-1.85:573.64:049:28New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:0816.41:1913.56:49-2.36:433.74:049:28New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:5216.42:0313.77:32-2.47:273.84:049:29New Moon14Tue
15Wed1:3416.22:4413.78:12-2.38:093.84:049:29New Moon15Wed
16Thu2:1515.93:2313.58:52-1.98:504.04:049:30Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:5515.34:0113.29:31-1.39:314.24:049:30Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:3414.64:3912.910:09-0.610:144.44:049:31Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:1413.65:1812.710:470.211:014.54:049:31Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:5712.65:5912.511:261.111:544.64:049:31First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:4711.66:4212.512:082.14:049:32First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:4610.77:2912.612:554.512:543.04:049:32First Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:5610.18:1813.02:014.01:463.94:059:32First Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:1210.19:0813.53:053.22:444.54:059:32Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:2110.59:5914.14:042.13:434.84:069:32Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:2211.310:4914.94:560.84:394.84:069:32Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:1412.15:43-0.45:324.54:079:31Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:0213.06:29-1.66:214.04:079:31Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:2616.61:4613.77:13-2.67:093.44:089:31Full Moon29Wed
30Thu1:1417.22:3014.37:56-3.37:562.84:099:31Full Moon30Thu
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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