Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:44 am (-2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 05m 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 - Feb 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:5113.59:5510.71:257.13:152.77:374:22Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:0414.310:4912.02:536.84:131.27:354:24Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:0615.511:3213.34:015.94:59-0.37:334:27Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:5816.74:544.65:41-1.77:314:29New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:1114.611:46 AM17.75:413.26:20-2.87:294:31New Moon5Sun
6Mon12:4715.712:3118.46:251.86:57-3.37:274:33New Moon6Mon
7Tue1:2416.71:1518.57:090.67:35-3.37:254:35New Moon7Tue
8Wed2:0017.52:0017.97:53-0.28:12-2.67:234:37Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:3717.82:4616.98:39-0.58:50-1.37:214:39Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:1517.73:3415.39:28-0.39:300.57:194:41Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:5717.14:2913.510:210.310:142.47:174:44First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:4316.25:3511.911:241.211:064.47:154:46First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:4015.17:0310.812:401.97:134:48First Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:5514.28:4810.812:186.02:072.17:104:50Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:2214.010:0811.71:566.73:261.57:084:52Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:3914.411:0212.73:286.34:260.77:064:54Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:3715.111:4313.64:315.35:13-0.17:044:56Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:2315.75:184.25:50-0.77:014:58Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:1614.412:0216.15:573.16:23-1.16:595:01Full Moon19Sun
20Mon12:4615.012:3716.26:312.36:53-1.16:575:03Full Moon20Mon
21Tue1:1315.51:1016.17:031.67:21-0.96:545:05Full Moon21Tue
22Wed1:3815.71:4115.77:341.27:47-0.36:525:07Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:0315.82:1315.08:051.18:130.66:505:09Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:2815.72:4514.28:361.28:391.66:475:11Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:5415.43:1913.19:091.69:062.86:455:13Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:2215.03:5711.99:462.29:364.16:425:15Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:5514.44:4710.810:322.910:135.46:405:17Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:3813.76:049.811:363.511:086.56:385:19Third Quarter28Tue
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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