Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 4:33 pm (4.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 33m at 11:14 am (12.0 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 - Aug 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:5416.41:5114.57:24-2.27:282.54:548:50New Moon1Tue
2Wed1:3616.52:2614.98:01-2.38:072.04:568:48New Moon2Wed
3Thu2:1516.22:5715.08:34-1.98:441.74:588:47Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:5115.73:2715.09:06-1.39:201.65:008:44Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat3:2614.93:5614.99:36-0.49:561.85:018:42Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:0213.84:2514.510:060.810:342.15:038:40Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:3912.74:5614.110:362.211:162.65:058:38First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:2111.55:3013.611:083.65:078:36First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:1510.36:1413.012:063.211:47 AM4.95:098:34First Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:319.57:1312.61:113.612:436.15:118:32First Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:129.48:3012.62:343.52:066.85:138:30Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:3610.29:4613.23:542.83:376.65:158:27Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:3111.310:4814.34:551.64:465.75:168:25Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:1312.55:420.25:384.55:188:23Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:5013.76:22-1.16:233.05:208:21Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:2716.51:2514.96:59-2.27:051.65:228:18Full Moon16Wed
17Thu1:1117.32:0016.07:35-2.87:470.35:248:16Full Moon17Thu
18Fri1:5417.62:3516.88:11-2.98:29-0.65:268:14Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:3817.33:1017.38:47-2.49:13-1.15:288:11Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:2216.63:4717.39:25-1.410:00-1.15:308:09Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:1015.34:2717.010:040.110:51-0.65:328:06Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:0213.85:1216.210:471.911:490.35:348:04Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:0412.26:0615.111:373.85:358:02Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:2411.07:1714.21:001.212:445.45:377:59Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri9:0310.88:4513.82:251.62:186.25:397:57Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:3011.510:0714.13:481.23:545.95:417:54Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:3012.511:1014.84:550.55:044.95:437:52Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:1513.55:45-0.35:553.65:457:49Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:0115.512:5114.46:26-0.96:362.55:477:47New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:4315.91:2315.07:02-1.27:131.65:497:44New Moon30Wed
31Thu1:2116.01:5215.57:33-1.27:460.95:517:42New Moon31Thu
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 1:53 pm — 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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