Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 1:02 pm (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 51m at 7:19 am (11.0 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 - Sep 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:4311.610:3013.64:172.34:215.25:527:40Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:2712.811:2014.75:051.15:123.85:547:37Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:0514.15:460.05:552.35:567:35Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:0415.812:4115.46:23-1.06:350.95:587:32New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:4716.61:1616.56:59-1.67:15-0.46:007:30New Moon5Mon
6Tue1:2817.11:5117.47:35-1.97:55-1.46:027:27New Moon6Tue
7Wed2:1017.22:2817.98:12-1.68:37-1.96:037:24Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:5416.83:0618.08:50-0.99:21-1.86:057:22Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:3916.03:4717.69:310.210:09-1.36:077:19Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:2914.84:3316.810:161.611:03-0.36:097:17First Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:2713.45:2615.711:083.16:117:14First Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:3912.36:3414.512:080.812:154.46:137:12First Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:0611.87:5713.91:271.51:405.16:157:09First Quarter13Tue
14Wed9:3112.39:2114.02:511.63:104.86:177:06Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:3613.310:3114.64:031.14:233.76:197:04Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:2714.311:2615.25:000.55:182.46:207:01Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:0815.35:45-0.16:041.26:226:59Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:1315.712:4415.96:24-0.36:440.36:246:56Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:5416.01:1716.46:59-0.37:20-0.36:266:53Full Moon19Mon
20Tue1:3116.01:4716.57:310.07:54-0.66:286:51Full Moon20Tue
21Wed2:0615.82:1616.48:020.68:28-0.66:306:48Full Moon21Wed
22Thu2:4015.32:4516.18:311.39:01-0.26:326:46Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:1414.63:1415.69:012.29:350.46:346:43Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:5013.83:4414.99:323.210:121.26:366:40Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:2812.84:1914.110:054.310:552.16:386:38Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:1411.85:0113.210:455.311:493.06:396:35Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:1511.06:0012.311:396.26:416:33Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:3410.77:2211.91:003.51:036.76:436:30Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:5511.18:4812.22:203.42:396.26:456:27Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri9:5712.29:5713.23:282.73:514.96:476:25Waning Crescent30Fri
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 10:10 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 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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