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 5h 15m 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 - May 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:3913.09:0512.81:305.32:240.95:038:23First Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:0613.110:0713.93:004.43:330.65:018:25Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:1813.810:5815.14:122.84:310.24:598:27Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:1914.511:4216.25:091.05:21-0.14:578:29Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:1115.25:58-0.66:06-0.24:558:31Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:2217.012:5915.56:41-1.96:470.04:538:33Full Moon6Sun
7Mon1:0017.51:4315.67:22-2.67:270.64:508:35Full Moon7Mon
8Tue1:3717.52:2615.38:02-2.88:051.34:488:36Full Moon8Tue
9Wed2:1317.23:0714.78:41-2.58:432.24:468:38Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:4816.53:4914.09:20-1.89:223.24:458:40Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:2515.64:3213.110:00-0.810:024.24:438:42Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:0314.45:2012.210:430.310:495.14:418:44Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:4613.36:1611.511:321.411:475.94:398:46Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:3912.17:2211.112:312.44:378:48Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:4811.38:3011.31:026.11:382.94:358:49Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:0710.99:2811.92:255.72:443.04:348:51Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:2111.210:1412.73:344.73:402.84:328:53Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:2111.810:5213.74:263.34:272.54:308:55Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:1212.511:2814.75:101.95:082.24:298:56Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:5713.35:490.45:461.94:278:58Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:0215.612:4014.06:26-0.96:241.84:259:00New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:3716.41:2214.57:04-2.07:011.84:249:01New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:1316.92:0514.87:43-2.77:402.04:229:03New Moon23Wed
24Thu1:5117.22:4914.88:23-3.18:212.34:219:05New Moon24Thu
25Fri2:3117.23:3514.59:06-3.19:052.84:209:06Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:1516.74:2414.19:53-2.69:543.44:189:08Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:0415.95:1913.610:44-1.810:523.94:179:09Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:0014.86:2013.311:42-0.94:169:11First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:0713.77:2613.312:024.312:450.04:159:12First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:2512.88:3213.81:234.11:530.74:149:14First Quarter30Wed
31Thu8:4712.59:3214.52:443.22:581.14:139:15Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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