Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 2h 53m at 10:09 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:2615.11:1614.26:52-0.36:582.55:537:39Full Moon1Sat
2Sun1:0215.61:4514.77:23-0.67:311.95:557:36Full Moon2Sun
3Mon1:3515.82:1215.17:52-0.78:031.45:567:34Full Moon3Mon
4Tue2:0815.82:3915.28:19-0.58:341.15:587:31Full Moon4Tue
5Wed2:4015.53:0615.38:460.09:071.06:007:29Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:1315.03:3315.29:140.79:411.16:027:26Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:4914.24:0214.99:431.610:181.46:047:24Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:2813.34:3614.510:162.711:031.86:067:21Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:1612.25:1714.010:553.96:087:19Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:1811.36:1413.512:002.311:48 AM5.16:107:16Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:4210.87:3213.31:142.61:036.06:127:13Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:1411.28:5913.82:392.12:396.06:137:11Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:2712.410:1414.93:541.14:024.96:157:08Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:2213.911:1516.24:54-0.35:053.36:177:06Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:0815.35:45-1.65:581.56:197:03Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:0917.412:5116.76:30-2.66:45-0.16:217:00New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:5818.11:3117.77:12-3.07:31-1.36:236:58New Moon17Mon
18Tue1:4518.32:1018.27:53-2.88:15-2.06:256:55New Moon18Tue
19Wed2:3117.92:4918.38:33-2.08:59-2.16:276:53Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:1717.03:2817.89:13-0.79:45-1.66:296:50Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:0415.74:0816.99:541.010:33-0.66:306:47Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:5414.14:5115.610:382.811:260.86:326:45First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:5312.65:4114.211:294.66:346:42First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:0811.56:4612.912:302.012:366.06:366:40First Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:4011.18:1112.31:512.92:086.66:386:37First Quarter25Tue
26Wed10:0211.69:3512.53:152.93:376.26:406:34Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:5812.410:3813.24:212.44:405.26:426:32Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:3813.311:2514.05:101.75:254.06:446:29Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:1114.15:481.16:022.86:466:27Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:0414.712:4014.86:200.66:351.86:486:24Full Moon30Sun
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 1:26 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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