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 5h 03m 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 - Nov 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:2615.312:2417.06:121.86:45-1.26:524:07Full Moon1Thu
2Fri1:0215.312:5417.16:442.17:20-1.56:544:05Full Moon2Fri
3Sat1:3915.21:2617.07:162.77:56-1.46:564:03Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:1914.72:0116.67:523.48:37-0.96:584:01Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:0414.12:4116.08:324.29:24-0.27:003:59Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:5613.33:3015.09:215.110:200.67:023:57Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:5912.74:3414.010:255.911:281.37:043:55Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:1412.65:5713.211:516.17:063:53Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:3013.27:2713.212:441.61:255.37:083:51Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat8:3414.38:4513.81:561.52:413.77:103:50Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:2615.79:4914.72:581.13:411.77:123:48Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:1216.910:4415.53:500.74:31-0.17:143:46Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:5317.911:3416.14:370.65:16-1.67:163:44New Moon13Tue
14Wed11:3318.55:210.75:59-2.67:183:43New Moon14Wed
15Thu12:2116.312:1218.76:021.16:40-2.97:203:41New Moon15Thu
16Fri1:0516.212:5018.46:431.87:21-2.77:223:39New Moon16Fri
17Sat1:4915.71:2817.87:232.78:01-2.07:243:38Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun2:3215.02:0616.88:043.68:43-1.07:263:36Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon3:1714.22:4615.58:464.79:270.37:283:35Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:0613.33:3014.29:355.610:151.57:303:33Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:0112.54:2312.910:346.411:122.67:323:32First Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:0612.15:3111.911:506.77:343:31First Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:1412.26:5211.312:183.41:136.37:363:29First Quarter23Fri
24Sat8:1212.88:0811.51:253.72:245.37:383:28First Quarter24Sat
25Sun8:5913.59:1012.02:233.73:174.07:393:27Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:3714.410:0112.73:113.54:002.67:413:26Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:1215.310:4613.53:533.34:381.27:433:25Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:4616.111:2714.24:313.15:140.07:453:24Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:1916.85:073.05:49-1.07:463:23Full Moon29Thu
30Fri12:0714.711:53 AM17.45:433.06:26-1.87:483:22Full Moon30Fri
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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