Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 4h 14m at 1:02 pm (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:2114.66:3713.011:580.25:048:22Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:2713.27:4712.612:254.21:051.45:028:24Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:4412.28:5612.81:454.42:152.24:598:26Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:0411.89:5413.33:033.93:202.54:578:28Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:1212.010:4113.94:072.94:162.64:558:30Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:0712.511:2014.44:581.85:022.64:538:32Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:5312.911:5614.95:400.85:412.64:518:34Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:3313.46:18-0.16:172.64:498:36New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:2815.31:0913.76:52-0.76:502.64:478:38New Moon9Mon
10Tue1:0015.61:4513.97:26-1.17:232.74:458:40New Moon10Tue
11Wed1:3115.72:2014.07:59-1.37:552.94:438:42New Moon11Wed
12Thu2:0315.72:5513.88:32-1.38:283.24:418:43Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:3615.53:3113.59:07-1.19:033.54:398:45Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:1015.04:1013.29:43-0.79:413.94:388:47Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:4814.54:5312.810:24-0.210:264.34:368:49Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:3213.75:4212.511:090.411:214.64:348:51First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:2512.96:3812.612:021.14:328:52First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:3312.27:3912.912:294.51:021.64:318:54First Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:5111.98:4013.71:463.92:071.94:298:56First Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:1012.29:3614.83:012.63:111.94:278:58Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:1913.010:2916.04:060.94:101.74:268:59Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:2113.911:2017.15:02-0.85:051.44:249:01Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:1614.85:54-2.45:571.14:239:03Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:0818.01:0815.46:42-3.66:461.04:219:04Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:5618.51:5815.87:30-4.27:351.04:209:06Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:4418.52:4615.88:16-4.38:231.24:199:07Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:3118.13:3415.59:03-3.89:121.74:189:09Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:1917.24:2315.09:50-2.910:042.34:169:10Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:0815.95:1314.410:38-1.610:593.04:159:12Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:0014.46:0613.711:28-0.24:149:13Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:5712.97:0213.312:013.512:221.24:139:14Third Quarter31Tue
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 4:21 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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