Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 3h 51m at 11:17 pm (3.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:12 am (12.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:13 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (70% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Dec 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:2318.011:0915.74:031.74:52-1.97:493:21Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:0918.94:531.45:39-3.27:513:20Full Moon2Wed
3Thu12:0016.411:55 AM19.45:411.36:25-3.97:523:20Full Moon3Thu
4Fri12:4916.812:4019.46:281.47:10-4.07:543:19Full Moon4Fri
5Sat1:3616.81:2618.97:151.87:56-3.57:553:18Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:2416.42:1217.98:022.58:42-2.57:573:18Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:1215.82:5916.68:523.29:30-1.27:583:17Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:0215.03:5015.09:464.110:200.37:593:17Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:5514.34:4813.510:484.811:151.78:013:16Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:5413.85:5612.212:015.18:023:16Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:5513.67:1411.512:152.81:194.98:033:16Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:5513.78:3011.51:193.72:284.18:043:16Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:4714.29:3311.92:194.13:253.18:053:16Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:3214.710:2412.53:134.24:102.08:063:16Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:1215.311:0813.23:594.24:491.18:073:16Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:4915.811:4713.84:414.05:250.28:083:16Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:2416.35:193.85:59-0.58:093:16New Moon17Thu
18Fri12:2414.211:59 AM16.75:553.76:33-0.98:093:16New Moon18Fri
19Sat1:0014.612:3416.86:313.67:06-1.28:103:16New Moon19Sat
20Sun1:3514.81:0916.87:073.67:40-1.38:113:17New Moon20Sun
21Mon2:1214.81:4616.67:443.68:16-1.18:113:17Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:4914.82:2516.18:243.88:54-0.78:123:18Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:2914.63:0815.39:094.09:35-0.18:123:18Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:1414.53:5914.410:014.210:220.88:123:19First Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:0414.44:5913.311:044.211:171.78:133:20First Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:0114.56:1312.612:173.88:133:20First Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:0315.07:3512.412:202.61:332.98:133:21First Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:0615.78:5412.81:293.22:431.58:133:22Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:0516.610:0113.72:373.33:44-0.18:133:23Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:0117.511:0014.73:403.14:38-1.68:133:24Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:5218.311:5315.54:362.85:28-2.78:133:25Full Moon31Thu
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 2:14 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 70% 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 Waning Gibbous (70% 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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