Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 26m at 2:08 pm (4.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:42 pm (14.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Jul 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:3117.82:3315.48:05-4.18:091.54:109:30New Moon1Wed
2Thu2:2017.93:1615.98:49-4.18:581.14:119:30Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:0817.44:0016.19:33-3.69:500.94:129:29Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:5816.44:4516.110:17-2.610:441.04:139:28Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:5115.15:3215.811:03-1.111:441.34:149:28First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:4913.56:2315.411:530.54:159:27First Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:5712.17:2014.912:501.512:482.24:169:26First Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:1611.18:2214.62:031.61:523.64:179:25First Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:4011.09:2614.53:171.33:034.54:189:24Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:5411.410:2814.74:240.74:134.84:199:23Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:5312.111:2215.05:210.05:134.64:219:22Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:4012.76:09-0.66:034.14:229:21Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:0915.31:2013.36:50-1.06:473.64:239:20Full Moon13Mon
14Tue12:5115.61:5513.77:26-1.47:263.24:259:19Full Moon14Tue
15Wed1:2915.72:2814.07:59-1.58:022.84:269:18Full Moon15Wed
16Thu2:0415.62:5814.28:31-1.48:382.54:289:16Full Moon16Thu
17Fri2:3915.33:2814.39:01-1.19:132.44:299:15Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:1314.83:5814.29:30-0.59:492.44:319:14Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:4714.04:2814.19:590.310:272.64:329:12Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:2513.15:0013.910:301.211:102.84:349:11Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:0712.15:3613.711:042.34:369:09Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:5911.16:2013.512:013.011:44 AM3.54:379:08Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:0610.37:1713.41:033.012:374.54:399:06Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:2910.18:2513.72:172.71:475.34:419:04Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:5310.59:3614.33:311.83:095.44:429:03Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:0211.610:4015.44:350.44:234.84:449:01Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:5712.911:3816.55:30-1.15:253.74:468:59Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:4414.36:18-2.46:192.44:478:57New Moon28Tue
29Wed12:3017.51:2815.57:03-3.57:081.14:498:56New Moon29Wed
30Thu1:2018.22:0916.57:46-4.07:560.04:518:54New Moon30Thu
31Fri2:0818.22:5017.28:27-4.08:44-0.64:538:52Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 5:25 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (28% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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