Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 2h 46m at 3:22 pm (4.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:47 pm (15.4 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 - Feb 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:5917.42:0117.67:520.48:13-2.37:384:21Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:3517.32:4316.48:350.48:49-0.97:364:23Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:1116.93:2614.89:190.99:260.77:344:25Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:4716.14:1113.210:051.710:022.57:324:28Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:2515.25:0311.610:562.610:434.37:304:30Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:0814.26:1210.311:593.411:345.87:284:32Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:0313.37:509.81:193.97:264:34Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:1712.89:2610.212:506.92:443.67:244:36Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:3713.010:2711.12:247.13:502.77:224:38Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:4213.711:0912.13:386.54:381.77:204:40Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:3214.511:4313.14:315.55:150.77:184:43Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:1315.35:124.45:48-0.27:164:45New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:1314.011:51 AM16.05:493.46:18-0.97:144:47New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:4214.912:2616.56:232.46:46-1.37:114:49New Moon14Thu
15Fri1:1015.61:0116.66:571.57:15-1.37:094:51New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:3816.11:3716.47:320.87:44-1.07:074:53Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:0616.52:1315.98:070.48:15-0.37:054:55Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:3716.72:5315.08:460.38:480.87:024:57Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:1016.53:3713.99:300.59:242.17:005:00Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:4816.14:3112.510:211.110:083.66:585:02First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:3615.45:4111.311:261.711:055.06:565:04First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:3914.77:1610.812:472.06:535:06First Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:0414.38:5311.312:296.02:151.56:515:08Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:3414.710:0312.62:116.03:290.46:485:10Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:4715.610:5514.13:344.84:26-0.86:465:12Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:4616.611:3815.54:363.25:14-1.86:445:14Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:3617.35:261.75:55-2.46:415:16Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:1716.512:2117.66:100.36:33-2.46:395:18Full Moon28Thu
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 6:34 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 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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