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 5h 11m 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 - Jun 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:4515.62:4813.38:21-1.48:123.94:129:16New Moon1Sun
2Mon2:1815.43:2613.18:57-1.38:484.34:119:17Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:5415.14:0612.89:35-1.09:274.64:109:18Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:3214.64:5012.510:16-0.610:124.94:099:19Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:1614.05:3912.311:02-0.111:085.14:099:20Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:0913.26:3412.411:540.54:089:22First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:1512.47:3212.812:165.012:511.04:079:23First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:3111.98:2913.61:334.31:521.44:069:24First Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:5012.09:2314.72:473.02:541.74:069:25Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:0312.410:1415.83:531.33:521.84:059:25Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:0713.211:0316.94:50-0.54:471.94:059:26Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:0613.95:42-2.15:402.04:059:27Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:0014.66:32-3.36:302.04:049:28Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:4018.11:5114.97:20-4.07:202.14:049:28Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:2718.22:4015.08:07-4.18:082.44:049:29Full Moon15Sun
16Mon2:1517.83:2814.88:54-3.78:582.74:049:30Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:0317.04:1614.49:41-2.99:493.24:049:30Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:5215.95:0613.910:28-1.810:433.64:049:31Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:4214.55:5713.411:17-0.511:434.04:049:31Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:3713.16:5013.012:080.84:049:31Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:3811.87:4412.812:494.21:012.04:049:31Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:4810.98:3812.91:593.91:573.04:049:32Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:0110.59:2713.23:063.32:533.84:059:32Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:0910.610:1213.64:042.43:474.24:059:32Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:0711.110:5414.14:531.54:374.54:059:32Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:5611.611:3314.65:360.65:234.54:069:32Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:4012.26:16-0.26:044.44:069:32New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:1215.01:1912.76:53-0.96:444.34:079:31New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:5015.41:5813.17:30-1.47:214.14:089:31New Moon29Sun
30Mon1:2815.62:3513.48:06-1.77:593.94:099:31New Moon30Mon
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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