Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 2h 50m at 12:08 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:46 pm (14.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:16 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Feb 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:4015.011:3813.34:325.05:140.57:384:21Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:2115.55:134.35:49-0.27:374:23Full Moon2Fri
3Sat12:1114.111:57 AM16.05:503.56:21-0.77:354:25Full Moon3Sat
4Sun12:4214.712:3116.36:252.96:52-1.07:334:27Full Moon4Sun
5Mon1:1315.21:0516.46:582.47:22-1.17:314:29Full Moon5Mon
6Tue1:4215.61:3816.27:302.07:52-0.97:294:31Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:1215.82:1115.78:041.88:22-0.47:274:34Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:4215.82:4715.08:401.88:540.47:254:36Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri3:1515.73:2714.19:201.99:301.47:234:38Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:5215.54:1513.010:062.210:112.57:214:40Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:3615.15:1612.011:042.511:043.77:184:42Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:3214.76:3611.312:162.77:164:44Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:4214.68:0811.412:134.71:392.27:144:46Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed8:0114.99:2812.41:385.02:561.17:124:48Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu9:1415.810:2913.82:594.43:59-0.37:104:51Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:1716.911:2015.34:063.24:52-1.67:084:53Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:1217.95:021.85:39-2.77:054:55New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:0516.512:0218.55:520.56:23-3.27:034:57New Moon18Sun
19Mon12:4717.512:4918.76:39-0.57:04-3.27:014:59New Moon19Mon
20Tue1:2818.01:3318.37:23-1.07:44-2.66:585:01Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:0718.02:1717.48:07-1.08:22-1.56:565:03Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu2:4517.53:0016.08:52-0.59:010.06:545:05Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:2416.73:4514.59:380.49:411.76:515:08Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:0515.64:3412.910:271.510:243.46:495:10First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:5014.45:3411.511:252.611:154.96:475:12First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:4613.36:5310.612:373.36:445:14First Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:5812.78:2510.512:266.01:573.56:425:16First Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:1912.69:3811.21:576.33:093.06:395:18Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:2513.210:2812.13:155.84:032.16:375:20Waxing Gibbous29Thu
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 3:27 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (50% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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