Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 15m at 4:46 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:2813.71:5016.07:495.08:31-0.47:503:21Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:0913.52:3115.48:315.29:110.07:513:20Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:5213.33:1714.69:195.49:560.67:533:19Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:4113.24:1213.710:185.410:471.37:543:19First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:3413.55:2012.811:295.111:432.17:563:18First Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:3114.06:3812.212:454.27:573:18First Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:2714.87:5912.312:452.81:572.87:583:17Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:2215.89:1212.91:483.33:011.08:003:17Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:1416.910:1713.72:503.53:57-0.78:013:16Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:0517.811:1414.53:483.64:49-2.18:023:16Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:5518.54:423.55:38-3.18:033:16Full Moon11Mon
12Tue12:0615.111:44 AM18.85:333.46:25-3.58:043:16Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:5515.512:3218.86:223.37:11-3.58:053:16Full Moon13Wed
14Thu1:4115.61:1918.37:103.47:56-3.08:063:16Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:2715.42:0617.47:583.68:41-2.18:073:16Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:1215.12:5316.28:483.99:25-0.98:083:16Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:5714.63:4114.79:404.310:100.48:093:16Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:4414.24:3413.210:384.710:561.98:103:16Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:3213.85:3511.811:434.811:463.28:103:16Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:2313.66:4910.912:554.68:113:17Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:1513.68:0810.612:414.42:044.08:113:17Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri8:0713.89:2110.91:405.33:053.28:123:18Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:5714.210:2011.52:405.83:552.28:123:18Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:4314.711:0812.23:355.94:391.38:133:19Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:2715.311:4912.94:235.75:180.58:133:20Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:0815.85:075.45:55-0.38:133:21New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:2713.511:47 AM16.35:475.06:31-0.98:133:21New Moon27Wed
28Thu1:0414.012:2616.76:254.67:06-1.48:133:22New Moon28Thu
29Fri1:3914.31:0416.87:034.37:41-1.68:133:23New Moon29Fri
30Sat2:1414.61:4316.77:424.08:16-1.58:133:24Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun2:5014.82:2416.28:243.78:49-1.28:133:26Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 8:00 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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