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 5h 24m 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 - Aug 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:2617.14:0816.79:41-2.710:09-0.14:558:50Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:1515.84:5016.510:22-1.211:020.14:568:48Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:0814.25:3515.911:050.64:588:46Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:0812.56:2515.112:010.711:53 AM2.65:008:44Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri7:2111.17:2614.31:091.212:524.45:028:42Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat8:5210.58:3913.82:261.62:085.75:048:40Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:2210.89:5513.83:441.43:366.15:068:38Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:3011.611:0014.34:520.84:515.75:078:36Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:2012.45:450.15:464.95:098:33Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:5813.16:28-0.56:304.15:118:31New Moon10Wed
11Thu12:3515.31:3113.77:05-1.07:073.35:138:29New Moon11Thu
12Fri1:1315.62:0014.27:37-1.27:412.65:158:27New Moon12Fri
13Sat1:4715.72:2814.68:07-1.38:132.15:178:25New Moon13Sat
14Sun2:1915.52:5414.88:35-1.08:451.75:198:22Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon2:5115.13:2014.99:02-0.49:171.65:218:20Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:2314.43:4614.89:290.49:501.75:238:18Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:5713.64:1314.69:561.410:261.95:248:15Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:3412.54:4414.310:252.711:082.45:268:13First Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:1811.45:2113.910:593.95:288:11First Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:1710.46:1013.412:002.811:43 AM5.25:308:08First Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:449.77:2013.11:123.112:506.35:328:06First Quarter21Sun
22Mon9:2810.08:4613.42:422.82:266.75:348:03Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:4511.110:0414.44:021.73:566.05:368:01Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:3812.511:0815.75:030.15:034.55:387:59Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:2114.05:52-1.45:562.85:407:56Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:0217.01:0115.46:35-2.66:441.05:427:54Full Moon26Fri
27Sat12:5217.91:3916.77:15-3.37:29-0.45:437:51Full Moon27Sat
28Sun1:3918.22:1717.67:54-3.38:14-1.55:457:49Full Moon28Sun
29Mon2:2518.02:5418.08:33-2.78:59-2.05:477:46Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:1117.13:3217.99:11-1.59:46-1.85:497:44Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed3:5815.84:1117.39:510.210:35-1.05:517:41Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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