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 5h 19m 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 - May 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:2214.36:070.06:131.15:038:23Full Moon1Wed
2Thu12:2416.31:0415.06:45-1.36:510.85:008:25Full Moon2Thu
3Fri1:0117.11:4615.47:24-2.37:300.84:588:27Full Moon3Fri
4Sat1:3917.62:2915.68:04-2.98:101.04:568:29Full Moon4Sat
5Sun2:1917.73:1315.48:45-3.18:531.44:548:31Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:0117.44:0014.99:30-2.89:392.04:528:33Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:4716.74:5214.310:19-2.110:322.84:508:35Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:3915.75:5013.711:13-1.111:353.44:488:37Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:4014.56:5713.412:150.04:468:39Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:5213.48:0713.512:493.71:240.84:448:41Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:1312.89:1414.12:113.42:351.34:428:42Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:3112.810:1114.83:262.43:401.54:408:44Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:3813.311:0115.64:291.14:371.44:388:46Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:3513.811:4616.25:22-0.25:261.44:378:48Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:2514.36:08-1.26:111.54:358:50New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:2616.61:0914.66:49-1.96:511.74:338:52New Moon16Thu
17Fri1:0416.71:5014.77:28-2.27:291.94:318:53New Moon17Fri
18Sat1:4016.52:2814.58:05-2.28:062.34:308:55New Moon18Sat
19Sun2:1516.23:0614.28:42-1.98:432.84:288:57Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:5015.63:4313.89:19-1.39:203.44:278:58Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:2614.84:2213.29:56-0.59:594.04:259:00Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:0313.95:0412.710:360.310:434.54:249:02Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:4513.05:5012.211:191.211:355.04:229:03First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:3512.06:4312.012:082.04:219:05First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:3711.27:4112.112:405.11:042.74:199:07First Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:5110.88:3812.61:544.82:053.04:189:08First Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:0411.09:3113.43:043.93:053.14:179:10Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:0911.610:1914.44:022.64:002.94:169:11Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:0612.511:0415.44:521.14:502.54:159:12Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:5613.411:4816.55:37-0.55:372.14:139:14Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:4414.36:21-1.86:221.74:129:15Full Moon31Fri
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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