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 5h 07m 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 - Nov 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:2517.311:0715.84:101.24:49-1.16:514:08Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:0718.511:5516.54:560.85:34-2.66:534:06New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:5019.35:400.66:18-3.66:554:04New Moon3Thu
4Fri12:4316.912:3419.66:240.87:03-3.96:574:02New Moon4Fri
5Sat1:3016.81:1919.37:101.27:50-3.66:594:00Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun2:1916.42:0618.57:571.98:38-2.77:023:58Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:1115.72:5617.38:482.89:30-1.47:043:56Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:0614.83:5115.79:463.810:280.07:063:54First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:0814.14:5614.110:554.511:321.47:083:52First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:1713.76:1312.912:164.77:103:50First Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:2613.87:3612.412:422.41:374.27:123:48First Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:2714.38:5012.51:502.92:463.27:143:47Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:1814.99:4913.02:503.23:402.17:163:45Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:0115.410:3813.53:403.24:251.17:183:43Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:3815.911:1913.94:233.35:030.27:203:41Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:1116.211:5714.35:003.35:38-0.47:223:40Full Moon16Wed
17Thu11:4416.45:353.46:12-0.87:243:38Full Moon17Thu
18Fri12:3214.512:1516.56:083.56:45-1.07:263:37Full Moon18Fri
19Sat1:0714.612:4716.46:413.77:18-0.97:283:35Full Moon19Sat
20Sun1:4114.51:1916.17:133.97:51-0.67:303:34Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:1714.21:5315.77:484.38:26-0.27:323:32Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:5413.92:2915.08:244.79:040.47:333:31Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:3413.53:0914.29:065.19:451.17:353:30Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:2013.23:5813.39:575.410:331.87:373:28Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:1213.25:0112.511:015.511:292.57:393:27Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:1013.46:1812.012:185.07:413:26Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:1014.17:3912.112:322.91:343.97:423:25Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:0815.18:5212.81:373.12:412.37:443:24Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:0116.39:5613.82:393.03:380.47:463:23Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:5217.510:5214.93:362.74:30-1.37:483:22Waning Crescent30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9450460)

Common Questions About Ketchikan, AK Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA