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 3h 32m 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 - Sep 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:5515.92:1915.78:02-0.88:180.55:527:39New Moon1Fri
2Sat2:2815.52:4415.78:30-0.28:500.45:547:37Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:0114.83:1015.68:570.89:210.65:567:34Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:3314.03:3615.29:241.99:541.15:587:32Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:0813.04:0414.79:523.110:311.86:007:29Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:4711.94:3714.010:224.411:152.76:027:26First Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:3610.75:1813.210:595.66:047:24First Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:509.86:2012.512:163.411:55 AM6.76:067:21First Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:389.77:5012.31:433.71:317.36:087:19First Quarter9Sat
10Sun10:0510.59:1912.93:153.13:166.86:097:16Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:5811.810:2614.14:211.94:265.46:117:14Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:3813.311:2015.45:090.55:183.66:137:11Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:1414.85:49-0.86:021.66:157:08Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:0816.612:4816.36:27-1.76:45-0.26:177:06Full Moon14Thu
15Fri12:5317.31:2317.57:04-2.17:26-1.66:197:03Full Moon15Fri
16Sat1:3817.61:5918.37:41-1.98:09-2.66:217:01Full Moon16Sat
17Sun2:2217.42:3518.68:18-1.28:52-2.96:236:58Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:0816.63:1418.38:570.09:38-2.46:256:55Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:5615.43:5517.59:381.610:29-1.46:266:53Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:4913.94:4216.310:233.311:270.06:286:50Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:5312.45:4014.811:185.06:306:48Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:1711.47:0013.512:391.312:376.36:326:45Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat8:5511.48:3713.02:072.02:256.56:346:42Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun10:1312.29:5913.53:301.83:565.66:366:40Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:0613.210:5914.14:331.34:574.26:386:37Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:4514.111:4614.75:200.75:412.96:406:35Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:1814.95:580.46:181.76:426:32Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:2615.112:4615.66:300.36:510.76:446:29New Moon28Thu
29Fri1:0115.31:1316.07:000.47:220.06:466:27New Moon29Fri
30Sat1:3515.31:3816.27:280.87:52-0.46:476:24New Moon30Sat
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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