Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 9:46 pm (3.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 20m at 4:10 pm (13.5 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 - Dec 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:5317.310:4114.93:331.84:24-0.87:493:21Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:3818.311:3315.64:231.75:11-2.37:513:20New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:2219.05:111.85:57-3.37:523:19New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:2316.012:0519.25:572.16:41-3.67:543:19New Moon4Wed
5Thu1:1116.112:4918.96:422.57:25-3.47:553:18New Moon5Thu
6Fri1:5815.81:3318.27:283.18:10-2.67:573:18Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:4515.32:1717.18:143.88:56-1.57:583:17Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:3314.63:0315.89:044.69:43-0.27:593:17Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:2413.83:5414.39:595.310:341.28:013:16First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:1913.34:5212.911:045.711:292.48:023:16First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:1913.06:0111.812:195.88:033:16First Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:1913.17:1811.212:293.31:345.28:043:16First Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:1213.58:3211.31:304.02:384.28:053:16Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:5814.09:3311.72:264.33:303.08:063:15Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:3814.710:2412.33:164.54:131.98:073:16Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:1515.311:0813.04:004.54:520.88:083:16Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:5015.911:4813.64:404.55:28-0.18:093:16Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:2616.45:174.46:03-0.88:093:16Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:2714.112:0116.75:544.36:39-1.38:103:16Full Moon19Thu
20Fri1:0514.412:3816.96:314.27:15-1.68:113:17Full Moon20Fri
21Sat1:4414.51:1516.97:094.27:53-1.78:113:17Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun2:2314.51:5516.67:494.38:33-1.48:123:18Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:0414.42:3816.08:334.49:15-0.98:123:18Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue3:4914.33:2615.29:234.510:01-0.28:123:19Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:3814.34:2314.110:224.610:530.78:133:20Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:3114.45:3213.011:334.411:501.78:133:20Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:3014.76:5212.312:503.78:133:21Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:2915.38:1512.312:542.62:052.48:133:22Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:2816.19:3012.92:003.33:120.98:133:23Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:2316.910:3313.73:033.64:09-0.68:133:24Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:1617.611:3014.34:023.65:00-1.78:133:25Waning Crescent31Tue
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 6:58 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 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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