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 1h 56m at 9:36 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:4116.25:363.16:08-1.36:365:21New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:3315.212:2116.56:162.16:41-1.46:345:23New Moon2Sun
3Mon1:0515.612:5716.56:511.47:12-1.26:315:25New Moon3Mon
4Tue1:3315.81:3116.17:250.97:40-0.76:295:27New Moon4Tue
5Wed2:0015.92:0315.57:580.78:070.16:265:29Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:2615.72:3614.78:310.98:341.26:245:31Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:5215.33:1113.79:051.29:012.46:215:33Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:1914.83:4812.59:421.89:303.76:195:35Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:5014.14:3411.310:242.610:035.06:165:37First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:2713.45:3610.211:203.310:496.26:145:39First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:2012.67:099.712:383.76:115:41First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:4112.28:5010.212:057.12:083.36:085:43First Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:1412.69:5611.31:577.23:202.26:065:45Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:2713.710:4212.73:216.14:130.86:035:47Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:2315.011:2014.24:174.64:56-0.66:015:49Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:1116.311:5615.65:032.85:35-1.85:585:51Full Moon16Sun
17Mon11:5617.25:461.06:12-2.55:565:53Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:3116.812:3917.76:27-0.56:49-2.65:535:55Full Moon18Tue
19Wed1:0617.81:2317.77:09-1.77:26-2.25:505:57Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:4218.32:0817.17:52-2.38:04-1.25:485:59Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:2018.32:5416.08:37-2.28:440.35:456:01Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:5917.83:4514.59:25-1.59:282.05:436:03Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:4316.74:4512.910:19-0.410:183.85:406:05Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:3415.46:0111.611:250.911:255.45:386:07Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:4114.07:3811.112:491.85:356:09Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:1013.19:0811.712:586.32:191.95:326:11Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:4113.210:0912.72:375.93:311.35:306:13Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:5113.910:5413.73:494.74:250.65:276:15Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:4414.611:3014.64:403.35:060.15:256:17Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:2615.15:212.15:41-0.25:226:19New Moon30Sun
31Mon12:0215.212:0415.45:571.06:11-0.25:196:21New Moon31Mon
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 12:53 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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