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 2h 32m 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 - Feb 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:5713.68:3010.512:136.02:093.17:374:22First Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:1414.19:4411.51:416.33:181.97:354:24Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:2215.010:3912.93:035.84:130.37:334:27Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:2016.311:2514.34:084.65:00-1.27:314:29Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:1117.55:013.15:43-2.57:294:31Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:0615.712:0018.35:491.66:24-3.37:274:33Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:4617.012:4618.76:340.37:04-3.67:254:35Full Moon7Sun
8Mon1:2517.81:3218.57:20-0.67:44-3.27:234:37Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:0518.32:1817.88:06-1.08:24-2.27:214:39Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:4518.33:0516.58:53-0.99:06-0.87:194:41Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:2717.83:5614.89:44-0.29:501.07:174:44Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:1216.94:5513.110:410.710:402.97:154:46Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:0515.76:0911.711:481.811:414.67:134:48Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:0914.67:4211.01:102.47:104:50Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:2813.99:1211.41:035.82:352.27:084:52Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:4814.010:1812.32:335.93:441.67:064:54Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:5414.511:0513.23:465.24:360.87:044:56Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:4515.111:4314.04:394.35:170.27:014:59Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:2715.65:223.35:52-0.36:595:01New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:1514.712:0415.95:592.46:22-0.66:575:03New Moon20Sat
21Sun12:4415.312:3716.06:321.66:51-0.66:545:05New Moon21Sun
22Mon1:1115.61:0915.97:041.17:18-0.36:525:07New Moon22Mon
23Tue1:3815.81:4115.67:360.97:440.26:505:09Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed2:0415.92:1315.08:070.88:110.96:475:11Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu2:3015.72:4614.28:401.18:381.86:455:13Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:5815.43:2213.39:161.59:082.86:425:15Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:2914.94:0512.29:572.19:433.96:405:17First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:0714.35:0011.110:492.710:285.16:375:19First Quarter28Sun
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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