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 1h 38m 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 - Sep 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:3014.74:4216.410:230.911:080.15:527:40First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:2513.25:3015.711:102.65:547:38First Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:3411.96:2914.812:100.912:074.35:567:35First Quarter3Wed
4Thu8:0411.27:4614.11:271.51:255.65:577:33First Quarter4Thu
5Fri9:4011.49:1214.12:551.52:595.95:597:30Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:5412.410:2814.74:130.84:215.16:017:27Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:4713.611:2815.55:14-0.15:233.96:037:25Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:3014.66:02-0.96:122.66:057:22Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:1716.21:0715.36:43-1.36:531.56:077:20Full Moon9Tue
10Wed1:0016.51:4115.87:18-1.57:310.76:097:17Full Moon10Wed
11Thu1:3916.52:1116.17:51-1.28:070.26:117:15Full Moon11Thu
12Fri2:1516.22:4016.18:21-0.68:410.16:137:12Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:5015.63:0715.88:500.39:150.26:147:09Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:2414.83:3415.49:191.49:500.76:167:07Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:0013.74:0214.79:472.710:271.46:187:04Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:3812.64:3214.010:174.011:092.36:207:02Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:2411.45:1013.110:515.46:226:59Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:2710.46:0312.212:043.211:39 AM6.66:246:56Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:599.97:2711.81:213.81:017.46:266:54Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat9:3710.49:0212.12:513.62:557.36:286:51Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:4011.510:1313.14:032.64:136.26:306:49Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:2212.711:0714.44:541.45:054.76:316:46Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:5814.111:5215.65:350.15:473.06:336:43Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:3215.46:13-0.96:261.36:356:41New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:3516.61:0516.66:48-1.67:05-0.36:376:38New Moon25Thu
26Fri1:1717.21:3917.67:24-1.87:45-1.56:396:36New Moon26Fri
27Sat2:0017.32:1418.28:00-1.58:26-2.26:416:33Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:4317.02:5018.38:37-0.69:09-2.36:436:30Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:2916.13:2918.09:160.79:56-1.86:456:28Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:1914.94:1217.19:592.210:48-0.86:476:25Waxing Crescent30Tue
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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