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 6h 09m 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 - Jul 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:0515.83:1213.68:43-1.98:383.84:099:30Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:4415.73:5013.69:20-1.99:193.74:109:30Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:2415.34:3013.79:59-1.610:043.64:119:29Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:0814.75:1213.710:39-1.010:563.54:129:29Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:5713.85:5713.911:24-0.211:553.34:139:28First Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:5612.86:4814.112:130.84:149:27First Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:0611.97:4314.51:032.81:091.84:159:27First Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:2511.48:4115.02:162.02:122.84:169:26Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:4511.69:4115.73:270.93:183.44:179:25Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:5812.310:3916.34:32-0.54:243.64:199:24Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:0013.15:30-1.75:243.44:209:23Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:5413.96:22-2.76:203.14:219:22Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:2817.41:4314.57:10-3.37:112.74:239:21Full Moon13Sun
14Mon1:1817.62:2914.97:56-3.57:592.44:249:20Full Moon14Mon
15Tue2:0617.43:1115.08:40-3.28:462.24:259:19Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:5116.83:5314.99:21-2.69:322.34:279:17Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:3515.94:3314.510:01-1.610:192.64:289:16Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:1814.75:1214.110:40-0.411:072.94:309:15Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:0313.35:5313.611:201.04:319:13Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:5311.96:3713.212:013.312:012.44:339:12Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:5210.87:2512.81:003.512:473.74:359:10Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:0510.08:1912.72:073.41:434.94:369:09Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:259.99:1712.93:143.02:495.64:389:07Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:3810.310:1313.34:162.33:565.84:399:06Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:3511.111:0414.05:081.44:555.64:419:04Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:2111.95:540.45:445.14:439:02Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:0112.76:34-0.56:274.44:459:00New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:3315.41:3813.47:11-1.47:073.74:468:59New Moon28Mon
29Tue1:1316.02:1414.17:47-2.07:453.04:488:57New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:5316.42:4814.68:23-2.48:242.44:508:55New Moon30Wed
31Thu2:3216.53:2315.08:58-2.59:051.94:528:53Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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