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 1h 24m 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 - Feb 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:3214.06:1211.212:093.57:374:22First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:3214.17:3910.91:263.07:354:25First Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:4214.59:0511.51:065.32:421.87:334:27Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:5215.310:1412.72:285.43:470.37:314:29Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:5616.411:1014.03:404.84:42-1.37:294:31Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:5317.611:5915.34:413.75:32-2.77:274:33Full Moon6Tue
7Wed11:4518.65:342.56:17-3.77:254:35Full Moon7Wed
8Thu12:4316.412:3519.16:241.47:01-4.17:234:37Full Moon8Thu
9Fri1:2617.21:2219.07:110.67:43-3.97:214:39Full Moon9Fri
10Sat2:0717.52:0918.37:580.18:25-3.07:194:42Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:4817.52:5617.18:460.29:07-1.77:174:44Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:3017.13:4415.59:350.69:490.17:154:46Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:1216.34:3713.710:281.410:342.07:124:48Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:5915.35:4112.011:292.211:263.97:104:50Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:5214.37:0210.912:412.97:084:52Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:5713.68:3610.712:315.42:033.07:064:54Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:1213.39:5411.31:536.23:172.57:034:57Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:2113.610:4912.13:126.24:151.87:014:59Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:1614.211:3013.04:135.65:001.06:595:01Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:0114.94:594.75:370.26:575:03Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:0413.711:40 AM15.55:383.86:09-0.36:545:05New Moon21Wed
22Thu12:3414.312:1516.06:133.06:39-0.76:525:07New Moon22Thu
23Fri1:0314.812:4816.26:452.37:08-0.96:495:09New Moon23Fri
24Sat1:3115.21:2116.27:171.87:35-0.86:475:11New Moon24Sat
25Sun1:5815.51:5315.87:501.58:03-0.46:455:13Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:2515.52:2715.38:231.38:320.36:425:15Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:5315.53:0414.58:591.49:021.36:405:18Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed3:2415.23:4613.49:391.69:372.46:375:20Waxing Crescent28Wed
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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