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 4h 48m 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 - Apr 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:1413.08:3412.312:555.62:011.75:166:24First Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:3613.79:3213.72:244.53:060.85:136:26Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:4214.710:2015.33:312.63:59-0.25:116:28Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:3915.85:260.65:47-0.96:087:30Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:0416.812:3116.76:15-1.36:31-1.36:067:32Full Moon5Mon
6Tue12:4618.01:1917.17:01-2.77:13-1.26:037:34Full Moon6Tue
7Wed1:2718.72:0617.17:45-3.57:55-0.76:017:36Full Moon7Wed
8Thu2:0818.92:5216.68:30-3.68:370.15:587:38Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:4918.43:3915.69:15-3.19:211.35:557:39Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:3117.54:2814.510:01-2.010:062.65:537:41Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:1616.25:2113.210:51-0.610:583.95:507:43Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:0614.66:2412.111:490.95:487:45Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:0613.27:3911.512:015.012:562.15:457:47Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:2312.18:5711.61:215.62:132.85:437:49Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:4711.79:5912.22:485.33:232.85:417:51Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri9:5912.010:4612.93:584.44:192.65:387:53Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:5412.511:2313.74:513.25:032.35:367:55Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:3913.111:5614.55:321.95:402.15:337:57Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:1813.76:090.86:131.95:317:59Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:2615.112:5514.16:42-0.16:441.85:288:01New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:5615.61:3014.47:15-0.87:151.95:268:03New Moon21Wed
22Thu1:2616.02:0514.57:47-1.27:462.25:248:05New Moon22Thu
23Fri1:5616.12:4014.38:21-1.48:172.55:218:07New Moon23Fri
24Sat2:2716.03:1714.08:56-1.38:513.05:198:09Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:0115.83:5713.59:33-1.09:283.55:178:11Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon3:3815.34:4212.910:16-0.510:124.15:148:13Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:2314.65:3612.411:050.211:074.65:128:15First Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:1813.76:3912.212:030.85:108:17First Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:2812.97:4812.512:184.91:101.35:088:19First Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:5112.68:5513.31:434.52:201.45:058:21First Quarter30Fri
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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