Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 9:36 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 32m at 3:06 am (15.0 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 - Aug 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:1216.23:5915.39:34-2.19:491.64:538:51Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat3:5615.44:3715.410:12-1.310:371.54:558:49Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:4314.35:1915.310:53-0.111:311.64:578:47First Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:3913.16:0615.111:391.44:598:45First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:4611.87:0214.912:351.612:332.95:018:43First Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:1011.18:0814.81:491.51:404.25:038:41First Quarter6Wed
7Thu9:3911.29:2015.03:081.02:594.95:048:39Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:5612.010:2915.54:210.14:164.85:068:37Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:5713.011:3016.25:23-0.95:224.15:088:35Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:4714.06:15-1.86:163.25:108:33Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:2416.81:3014.87:00-2.47:042.35:128:30Full Moon11Mon
12Tue1:1117.12:0915.37:41-2.67:481.75:148:28Full Moon12Tue
13Wed1:5417.12:4515.58:19-2.58:291.35:168:26Full Moon13Wed
14Thu2:3516.63:1915.58:54-1.99:081.25:188:24Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:1315.93:5115.29:27-1.09:481.35:208:21Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:5114.84:2314.89:590.210:281.75:218:19Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:3013.54:5514.210:311.611:112.35:238:17Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:1212.25:3013.511:043.15:258:14Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:0311.06:1212.912:002.911:42 AM4.65:278:12Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:1010.07:0812.31:023.512:335.85:298:10Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu8:409.78:2112.22:183.61:506.75:318:07Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri10:1010.19:3812.63:363.13:236.85:338:05Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:1211.110:4013.54:402.24:356.15:358:03Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:5712.111:3114.65:281.05:265.15:378:00Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:3513.26:09-0.26:093.95:397:58Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:1515.61:0914.36:46-1.36:492.65:407:55New Moon26Tue
27Wed12:5616.51:4215.27:21-2.17:271.55:427:53New Moon27Wed
28Thu1:3617.02:1616.07:55-2.58:060.55:447:50New Moon28Thu
29Fri2:1617.12:4916.68:30-2.48:46-0.25:467:48Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:5816.83:2416.99:06-1.79:29-0.55:487:45Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun3:4215.94:0116.99:43-0.610:15-0.45:507:43Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 6:21 am — 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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