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 19m at 2:30 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:1013.211:0316.74:50-0.74:482.34:129:16Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:0813.95:43-1.95:412.24:119:17Full Moon2Wed
3Thu12:5914.56:31-2.86:312.14:109:19Full Moon3Thu
4Fri12:4017.51:4714.87:17-3.37:182.14:099:20Full Moon4Fri
5Sat1:2617.42:3114.98:00-3.38:042.24:089:21Full Moon5Sat
6Sun2:1017.13:1414.78:43-2.98:482.54:079:22Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon2:5216.43:5614.49:24-2.29:332.94:079:23Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:3515.44:3813.910:04-1.210:193.34:069:24Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:1814.25:2013.410:45-0.111:093.74:069:25Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:0313.06:0512.911:281.14:059:26Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:5511.86:5312.712:054.012:132.24:059:27Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:5610.87:4512.61:084.11:033.24:049:27Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun8:0610.38:3812.82:153.82:004.04:049:28Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon9:1910.39:3013.23:193.13:004.54:049:29Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:2510.710:1813.84:162.13:574.64:049:29Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:2011.411:0414.55:041.04:494.54:049:30Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:0812.25:470.05:364.14:049:30Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:5213.06:28-1.06:203.74:049:31New Moon18Fri
19Sat12:2915.91:3313.77:07-1.97:023.24:049:31New Moon19Sat
20Sun1:1116.52:1314.27:46-2.67:432.74:049:31New Moon20Sun
21Mon1:5216.82:5314.78:25-3.08:262.44:049:32Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:3516.73:3315.09:05-3.09:112.14:049:32Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:1916.34:1515.19:46-2.610:002.04:059:32Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:0715.54:5915.110:30-1.810:542.04:059:32Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:5914.45:4715.111:16-0.711:552.04:069:32First Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:0013.16:4015.012:080.64:069:32First Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:1112.17:3915.01:041.91:061.94:079:32First Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:3111.58:4215.22:181.42:123.04:079:31Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:5211.69:4515.53:310.73:223.64:089:31Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:0212.210:4415.94:36-0.34:283.74:099:31Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 5:35 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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