Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 5:44 am (-2.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 22m at 10:50 pm (16.3 ft)
Sunset today : 9:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Nov 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:3211.66:0711.812:137.06:524:07Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:4711.97:3511.612:573.21:466.46:544:05Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:4312.68:4511.92:033.22:535.26:564:03Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:2413.59:3912.52:563.13:403.86:584:01Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:5714.410:2413.13:382.94:182.47:003:59Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:2715.211:0413.64:142.84:521.27:023:57Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:5615.911:4114.14:482.85:250.27:053:55New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:2616.55:203.05:56-0.67:073:53New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:1714.411:56 AM16.85:523.26:29-1.17:093:51New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:5414.512:2817.06:253.57:03-1.37:113:49New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:3214.41:0216.96:593.97:39-1.27:133:48Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:1114.01:3816.67:354.48:20-0.87:153:46Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:5513.52:2016.18:165.09:05-0.27:173:44Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:4513.03:0815.29:055.69:580.57:193:42Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:4412.64:0814.210:086.010:591.27:213:41First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:5112.75:2413.311:286.07:233:39First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:5913.36:4912.812:071.712:565.17:253:38First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:5914.38:1013.01:152.02:123.57:273:36Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:5115.69:2013.62:182.13:141.57:293:35Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:3816.810:2014.43:132.14:06-0.47:313:33Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:2217.811:1315.04:032.24:54-1.97:323:32Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:0418.44:502.45:39-2.87:343:30Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:0215.411:46 AM18.65:352.76:22-3.27:363:29Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:4915.512:2818.46:193.27:05-3.07:383:28Full Moon24Thu
25Fri1:3415.31:0917.87:023.77:48-2.37:403:27Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:1814.81:5116.97:454.38:31-1.47:423:26Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:0314.12:3415.88:294.99:16-0.27:433:24Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:5013.53:2014.59:185.610:031.07:453:23Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:4012.94:1213.210:156.110:542.17:473:22Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:3512.55:1312.011:246.311:493.07:483:22Third 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 2:17 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 10% 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 Waning Crescent (10% 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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