Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 10:09 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 53m at 3:44 am (14.4 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 - Mar 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:5718.02:0918.07:56-1.28:17-2.56:355:21Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:3618.12:5616.78:43-1.28:57-1.06:335:23Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:1617.63:4615.19:32-0.79:390.86:315:25Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:5916.74:4213.310:250.310:272.86:285:27Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:4715.55:5111.811:281.411:244.76:265:29Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:4514.37:2310.912:462.26:235:31Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:0213.48:5911.112:426.02:142.46:215:33Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:2913.210:1012.02:186.43:301.96:185:35Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:4113.710:5912.93:375.74:261.26:155:38Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:3514.311:3613.74:334.75:090.56:135:40Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:1815.05:153.65:44-0.16:105:42Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:0814.411:55 AM15.55:512.66:14-0.46:085:44New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:3614.912:2815.76:241.86:43-0.56:055:46New Moon13Wed
14Thu1:0315.31:0015.86:551.17:09-0.46:035:48New Moon14Thu
15Fri1:2815.61:3215.67:260.77:350.16:005:50New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:5315.72:0415.17:570.58:010.85:585:52Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:1815.62:3714.48:280.68:281.75:555:54Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:4415.33:1213.59:020.98:572.75:525:56Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:1314.93:5312.49:411.49:303.95:505:58Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:4814.34:4611.410:292.010:125.15:476:00First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:3413.66:0010.511:332.611:146.15:456:02First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:4113.07:3710.512:572.75:426:04First Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:1313.09:0211.412:496.62:221.95:406:06First Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:4113.810:0112.82:295.93:290.65:376:08Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:4915.010:4814.43:414.34:22-0.85:346:10Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:4516.411:3016.04:362.35:08-1.95:326:11Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:3617.45:250.45:50-2.65:296:13Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:0917.312:2417.96:10-1.36:31-2.75:276:15Full Moon28Thu
29Fri12:4818.21:1017.96:54-2.47:10-2.35:246:17Full Moon29Fri
30Sat1:2618.61:5617.37:38-2.97:50-1.25:216:19Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun2:0418.52:4216.28:23-2.78:310.25:196:21Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 6:56 am — 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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