Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 3h 27m at 9:46 pm (3.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:44 am (14.4 ft)
Sunset today : 9:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Sep 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:4210.18:2212.72:123.31:536.65:527:40Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon10:0610.89:4113.43:322.53:266.35:547:37Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:0612.010:4514.74:361.24:365.25:567:35Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:5313.411:3916.05:27-0.35:303.75:587:32Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:3414.86:11-1.66:182.06:007:29New Moon5Thu
6Fri12:2717.21:1316.16:52-2.67:020.56:027:27New Moon6Fri
7Sat1:1417.91:5117.17:31-3.17:46-0.86:047:24New Moon7Sat
8Sun1:5918.22:2917.88:10-3.08:30-1.66:057:22Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:4517.83:0718.08:50-2.39:16-1.86:077:19Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:3216.93:4717.89:30-1.010:04-1.46:097:17Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:2115.54:3017.010:130.710:56-0.66:117:14Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:1713.95:1815.911:002.611:570.66:137:11First Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:2412.46:1514.611:584.46:157:09First Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:5011.47:3113.61:111.61:155.76:177:06First Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:2411.58:5913.32:372.02:506.16:197:04Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:3912.310:1613.73:571.74:125.56:217:01Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:3113.211:1414.44:581.15:114.46:226:58Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:1214.05:440.45:563.26:246:56Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:0015.012:4514.76:220.06:342.26:266:53Full Moon19Thu
20Fri12:3815.51:1515.26:54-0.27:071.36:286:51Full Moon20Fri
21Sat1:1315.71:4215.67:24-0.27:390.76:306:48Full Moon21Sat
22Sun1:4615.72:0815.87:510.08:100.36:326:45Full Moon22Sun
23Mon2:1815.52:3315.88:180.68:400.26:346:43Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:5015.02:5815.68:441.39:120.46:366:40Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed3:2314.43:2415.29:112.29:450.86:386:38Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:5813.53:5214.79:393.310:221.46:406:35Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:3912.54:2514.110:114.511:072.26:416:32Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:2911.55:0813.310:525.66:436:30Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:4010.76:1312.612:082.911:52 AM6.66:456:27Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon8:1410.67:4612.51:293.11:277.16:476:25Third Quarter30Mon
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 12:45 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 87% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (87% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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