Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:30 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 16m at 7:40 pm (14.3 ft)
Sunset today : 9:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:17 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Jan 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:4915.92:3916.48:332.59:01-1.38:133:27Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:2916.03:2615.49:212.59:43-0.38:123:28Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:1315.94:2114.110:172.710:311.08:123:29Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:0315.75:2612.911:212.711:262.48:123:31Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:0015.66:4612.012:352.68:113:32Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:0515.68:1411.912:313.61:541.98:113:33Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:1315.99:3212.51:454.33:060.98:103:35Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:1716.410:3613.52:584.44:08-0.38:093:36Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:1617.111:2914.54:034.05:00-1.38:093:38Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:0917.64:593.45:46-2.18:083:39New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:1515.311:56 AM17.95:492.86:28-2.58:073:41New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:5715.912:4017.96:342.37:07-2.48:063:43New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:3616.11:2017.57:162.07:44-2.08:053:44Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:1216.11:5916.77:572.08:19-1.38:043:46Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:4715.92:3715.78:372.28:52-0.28:033:48Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:2115.53:1614.59:182.69:261.08:023:50Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:5614.93:5613.210:013.210:002.48:013:52First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:3314.34:4311.910:513.710:383.78:003:54First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:1513.85:4310.811:504.111:255.07:583:55First Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:0713.47:0110.21:024.27:573:57First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:1113.28:2910.212:275.92:173.77:563:59First Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:1913.59:4211.01:476.43:212.87:544:01Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:2014.210:3612.03:016.24:121.67:534:03Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:1215.211:1913.24:015.54:550.37:514:05Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:5816.111:5714.34:494.55:34-0.97:504:07Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:4117.05:323.46:11-1.97:484:09Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:3415.312:2217.66:132.46:47-2.57:464:11Full Moon27Thu
28Fri1:1016.21:0417.96:541.47:23-2.77:454:13Full Moon28Fri
29Sat1:4616.91:4517.77:360.88:00-2.57:434:16Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:2317.32:2917.08:190.48:39-1.77:414:18Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:0217.43:1515.99:060.49:20-0.47:394:20Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 11:05 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 39% 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 Third Quarter (39% 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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