Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 2:08 pm (4.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 25m at 8:40 am (10.7 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 - Dec 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:2612.95:0811.911:245.611:323.47:503:21First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:2012.86:1811.112:365.47:513:20First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:1413.17:3510.912:284.21:464.77:533:19First Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:0613.68:4611.21:284.72:463.67:543:19Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:5314.39:4611.92:265.03:362.37:563:18Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:3715.110:3612.73:184.94:201.07:573:17Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:1916.011:2113.54:064.75:01-0.27:593:17Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:0016.84:504.45:40-1.28:003:17Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:0414.311:41 AM17.45:324.06:20-2.18:013:16Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:4614.912:2317.96:143.67:00-2.68:023:16Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:2815.31:0618.06:573.37:41-2.88:033:16Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:1015.51:5017.77:423.28:24-2.58:053:16Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:5415.62:3816.98:303.19:08-1.88:063:16Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:4015.53:2915.89:243.29:55-0.78:073:16Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:2915.44:2814.410:253.410:470.68:073:16Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:2215.45:3813.111:353.311:441.98:083:16Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:2115.46:5812.212:522.88:093:16Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:2315.68:2212.112:483.12:072.08:103:16Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:2416.09:3612.61:574.03:140.98:103:17Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:2116.410:3813.33:034.34:11-0.28:113:17Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:1416.911:3014.04:024.45:00-1.08:113:17Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:0217.24:544.25:45-1.68:123:18New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:1614.611:47 AM17.35:413.96:25-1.98:123:19New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:5614.912:2817.36:243.77:03-1.88:133:19New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:3415.11:0717.07:043.57:39-1.58:133:20New Moon25Fri
26Sat2:1015.01:4416.47:433.58:13-1.08:133:21Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:4414.82:2015.68:223.78:46-0.28:133:22Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:1814.62:5714.79:023.99:190.78:133:23Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:5214.33:3713.69:444.29:521.88:133:24Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:2813.94:2212.410:334.510:292.98:133:25First Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:0913.75:1911.311:294.611:144.18:133:26First 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 11:24 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 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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