Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 10:29 pm (3.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 17m at 4:43 pm (13.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Jan 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:5513.24:3812.510:495.310:572.78:133:27First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:4313.25:4111.611:535.111:493.58:123:28First Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:3613.56:5811.21:054.58:123:30First Quarter3Wed
4Thu7:3314.08:1711.412:504.22:143.38:123:31Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:2914.99:2912.21:564.63:151.88:113:32Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:2315.910:2913.23:004.54:090.18:103:34Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:1517.011:2314.33:594.24:58-1.58:103:35Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:0518.14:533.65:45-2.88:093:37Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:1215.311:54 AM18.85:433.06:31-3.78:083:38Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:5916.112:4319.26:322.47:17-4.18:083:40Full Moon10Wed
11Thu1:4516.61:3119.07:212.08:02-3.98:073:42Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:3016.72:2018.38:111.98:47-3.28:063:43Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:1616.63:1017.19:032.09:34-1.98:053:45Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:0316.34:0415.59:592.410:22-0.38:043:47Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:5315.85:0413.811:012.811:141.48:033:49Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:4715.26:1612.312:123.18:023:50Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:4614.87:3811.512:123.01:282.98:003:52Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:4914.69:0111.51:184.32:412.47:593:54Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:5014.710:1012.02:275.13:441.77:583:56Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:4515.011:0412.73:325.34:350.97:563:58Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:3315.411:4813.34:265.15:180.27:554:00Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:1615.85:124.85:55-0.37:544:02New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:2513.911:54 AM16.15:524.36:30-0.77:524:04New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:5914.312:3016.36:283.97:02-0.97:514:06New Moon24Wed
25Thu1:3014.51:0416.37:033.67:33-0.97:494:08New Moon25Thu
26Fri2:0114.71:3716.17:373.38:03-0.87:474:10Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:3114.72:1115.78:113.28:32-0.37:464:12Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:0114.62:4515.08:473.39:030.47:444:14Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:3214.53:2314.19:253.49:351.27:424:16Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:0614.34:0713.110:103.510:112.37:414:18First Quarter30Tue
31Wed4:4514.15:0112.011:033.610:553.57:394:20First Quarter31Wed
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 7:36 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 79% 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 (79% 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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