Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 11:17 pm (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 23m at 5:19 pm (13.7 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 - May 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:4316.02:2414.58:04-1.18:071.85:048:22Full Moon1Sat
2Sun2:1215.92:5814.18:35-1.08:382.45:028:24Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:4215.63:3313.69:08-0.79:103.15:008:26Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:1315.14:1113.09:42-0.29:443.94:588:28Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:4714.44:5312.310:200.510:244.64:568:30Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:2613.75:4311.711:041.211:145.34:548:32Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:1512.86:4511.311:581.94:528:34Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:1912.17:5511.512:205.71:042.24:498:35Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:3711.99:0112.31:425.42:152.24:488:37Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:5612.29:5613.43:004.43:201.84:468:39Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:0513.110:4414.84:042.74:161.14:448:41Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:0514.111:2816.24:580.85:060.54:428:43Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:5815.15:46-1.15:530.14:408:45Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:1117.412:4915.96:33-2.76:38-0.14:388:47New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:5418.31:3816.37:18-3.97:230.04:368:48New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:3718.72:2716.48:04-4.48:090.44:348:50New Moon16Sun
17Mon2:2218.63:1616.08:51-4.38:561.24:338:52Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:0818.04:0715.39:39-3.79:462.14:318:54Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:5716.85:0114.510:31-2.510:413.14:298:56Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:5115.46:0013.711:26-1.211:464.04:288:57First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:5213.97:0613.112:280.14:268:59First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:0512.68:1513.01:024.41:351.24:259:01First Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:2512.09:1813.32:244.22:421.84:239:02First Quarter23Sun
24Mon9:3911.910:1113.83:373.33:422.14:229:04Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:4112.210:5614.34:352.34:342.34:209:05Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:3212.611:3414.85:211.25:182.34:199:07Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:1613.06:010.35:572.44:189:08Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:0815.212:5613.46:37-0.46:332.54:179:10Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:4115.51:3313.77:10-0.97:082.64:159:11Full Moon29Sat
30Sun1:1315.72:0813.87:43-1.27:422.84:149:13Full Moon30Sun
31Mon1:4515.72:4413.78:16-1.38:163.14:139:14Full Moon31Mon
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 8:18 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 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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