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 4h 26m 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 - Apr 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:1014.511:3115.15:022.05:170.55:156:24Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:4815.25:370.85:500.15:136:26Full Moon2Tue
3Wed12:0316.012:2515.76:11-0.36:23-0.15:106:28Full Moon3Wed
4Thu12:3516.71:0315.96:46-1.16:560.05:076:30Full Moon4Thu
5Fri1:0717.11:4115.87:22-1.77:310.45:056:32Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:4217.22:2215.48:01-1.88:081.05:026:34Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun3:1917.04:0614.69:43-1.59:501.96:007:36Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon4:0116.54:5713.710:30-0.910:382.95:577:38Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue4:4915.65:5712.811:250.011:373.95:557:40Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:4914.57:1212.312:320.95:527:42Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:0413.78:3312.512:544.61:501.35:507:44Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri8:3013.49:4513.42:224.33:071.25:477:46Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:4913.810:4314.53:423.24:120.75:457:48Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:5414.611:3115.74:461.75:070.25:427:50Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:4915.35:380.25:54-0.25:407:52Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:1416.612:3815.86:24-1.16:36-0.35:377:54New Moon16Tue
17Wed12:5417.21:2216.07:06-2.07:15-0.15:357:56New Moon17Wed
18Thu1:3117.42:0315.97:46-2.47:530.45:337:58New Moon18Thu
19Fri2:0717.22:4315.58:25-2.38:291.25:308:00Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:4116.73:2214.89:03-1.89:052.15:288:02Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:1616.04:0114.09:41-1.09:423.05:258:04Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon3:5115.04:4313.010:210.010:214.05:238:06Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue4:3013.95:3012.111:051.111:075.05:218:08First Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:1612.86:2711.411:572.25:188:10First Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:1411.87:3511.112:075.71:002.95:168:12First Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:3011.28:4411.41:275.92:093.25:148:14First Quarter26Fri
27Sat8:5011.29:4312.12:515.43:143.05:128:16First Quarter27Sat
28Sun9:5811.810:2913.13:564.24:082.65:098:18Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:5212.611:1014.24:462.94:542.05:078:19Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:3913.511:4715.35:281.45:341.55:058:21Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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