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 2h 21m 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 - Sep 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:1515.24:2016.910:031.010:47-0.45:537:39Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:0713.65:0515.610:482.811:440.95:557:36First Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:0812.05:5914.211:414.55:577:33First Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:2711.07:0913.112:542.112:525.85:597:31First Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:0210.88:3612.62:182.72:256.36:017:28First Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:2011.49:5412.93:402.63:505.86:027:26Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:1212.310:5313.64:412.04:504.86:047:23Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:5113.111:3814.35:261.35:353.66:067:21Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:2314.06:010.76:122.56:087:18Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:1614.812:5114.76:320.36:451.56:107:15Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:5115.31:1815.37:010.17:170.76:127:13Full Moon11Fri
12Sat1:2415.51:4515.77:280.27:480.26:147:10Full Moon12Sat
13Sun1:5615.52:1116.07:550.58:19-0.16:167:08Full Moon13Sun
14Mon2:2915.22:3716.08:221.08:51-0.26:187:05Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:0314.73:0515.98:501.79:250.16:197:02Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:3914.03:3615.59:212.610:040.66:217:00Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:2013.04:1215.09:553.610:511.36:236:57Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:1012.04:5814.310:384.711:502.06:256:55Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:1711.26:0213.611:375.76:276:52Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:4411.07:3013.21:082.31:056.26:296:49Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:1011.79:0013.72:322.02:455.66:316:47Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:1513.110:1314.83:441.04:034.06:336:44Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:0514.711:1315.94:410.05:022.06:356:42Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:4916.25:29-1.05:530.16:376:39Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:0516.912:3017.66:13-1.56:38-1.66:386:36New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:5417.41:0918.56:54-1.57:22-2.76:406:34New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:4017.51:4818.97:35-1.18:06-3.16:426:31New Moon27Sun
28Mon2:2617.12:2718.78:14-0.38:49-2.86:446:29Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:1116.23:0618.08:551.09:33-1.96:466:26Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:5715.03:4616.89:362.410:19-0.66:486:24Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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