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 5h 19m at 4:46 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:14 am (12.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:19 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - May 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:0613.67:3312.312:520.85:048:22First Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:2712.58:4512.61:235.12:041.55:028:24First Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:5112.19:4413.22:504.43:101.94:598:26Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:0212.210:3213.93:593.34:062.04:578:28Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:0012.611:1114.54:522.04:532.14:558:30Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:4813.011:4615.05:360.95:332.34:538:32Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:3013.36:13-0.16:092.54:518:34Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:1815.41:0813.56:47-0.76:432.84:498:36Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:4815.71:4413.67:20-1.17:163.04:478:38Full Moon9Wed
10Thu1:1915.72:1913.67:52-1.27:493.44:458:40Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:5115.72:5413.38:25-1.18:213.84:438:41Full Moon11Fri
12Sat2:2315.43:3012.98:59-0.88:554.24:418:43Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:5715.04:0912.59:35-0.39:334.64:398:45Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:3414.44:5212.010:150.210:155.14:388:47Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:1613.75:4211.611:000.811:095.44:368:49Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:0712.96:3811.611:511.34:348:51Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:1112.27:3712.012:165.412:491.84:328:52Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:2611.78:3412.91:334.81:512.04:318:54Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:4411.89:2614.02:473.52:522.24:298:56Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:5512.410:1515.23:511.83:492.14:278:58Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:5813.211:0216.54:46-0.14:432.04:268:59Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:5514.011:4817.55:37-1.95:342.04:249:01Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:4814.76:25-3.36:231.94:239:02New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:3518.21:4015.17:13-4.27:121.94:229:04New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:2318.42:2915.28:01-4.48:002.14:209:06New Moon25Fri
26Sat2:1218.23:1915.18:49-4.28:502.54:199:07Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:0117.54:0914.69:38-3.49:432.94:189:09Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:5316.45:0114.110:29-2.310:403.54:169:10Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:4715.05:5613.611:22-1.011:453.94:159:12First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:4713.56:5313.312:170.34:149:13First Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:5512.17:5213.212:574.01:151.54:139:14First Quarter31Thu
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 18% 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 (18% 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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