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 6h 21m 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 - Jan 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:0418.04:553.85:48-2.58:133:26New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:2015.011:52 AM18.25:453.66:32-2.88:123:28New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:0515.312:3818.16:323.47:15-2.78:123:29New Moon3Fri
4Sat1:4915.41:2217.77:183.47:57-2.28:123:30Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:3015.32:0416.98:023.58:36-1.58:113:32Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:1014.92:4615.88:473.89:15-0.48:113:33Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:5014.53:2814.69:334.19:540.88:103:34Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:3014.04:1413.210:234.510:342.18:093:36First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:1313.65:0611.911:204.711:173.48:093:38First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:5913.36:1110.812:254.78:083:39First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:5013.37:3010.312:064.61:354.38:073:41First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:4513.48:5010.51:065.52:413.58:063:42Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:4013.89:5711.12:126.13:372.58:053:44Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:3114.410:5012.03:156.14:251.48:043:46Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:1915.211:3412.94:095.95:070.38:033:48Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:0316.04:565.35:47-0.78:023:49Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:1413.711:45 AM16.75:384.76:24-1.68:013:51Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:5214.412:2617.36:194.07:02-2.38:003:53Full Moon18Sat
19Sun1:2915.01:0617.66:593.47:39-2.67:583:55Full Moon19Sun
20Mon2:0615.41:4717.47:402.98:16-2.57:573:57Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:4415.72:3116.98:242.58:55-1.97:563:59Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:2315.93:1715.99:122.49:36-0.97:544:01Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:0415.94:0914.510:042.410:200.57:534:03Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:5015.75:1013.111:052.511:102.17:514:05Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:4215.56:2611.912:162.47:504:07Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:4215.37:5611.412:103.71:352.07:484:09Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:5015.39:2311.81:224.92:521.27:474:11Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:0015.610:3312.72:415.33:590.27:454:13Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:0316.211:2813.73:525.14:54-0.87:434:15Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:5916.84:524.55:42-1.67:414:17New Moon30Thu
31Fri12:1414.611:48 AM17.25:423.86:24-2.07:404:19New Moon31Fri
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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