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 2h 39m 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 - Oct 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:1613.45:0215.810:493.911:510.56:496:23First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:2912.26:0714.411:535.56:516:20First Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:0111.77:3313.51:101.51:246.36:536:18First Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:3112.29:0713.42:401.83:056.06:546:15Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:3713.210:2214.03:561.44:214.76:566:12Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:2514.311:1914.84:540.85:163.26:586:10Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:0315.25:390.35:591.87:006:07Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:0515.312:3615.96:160.06:370.77:026:05Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:4415.71:0616.36:490.17:11-0.17:046:02Full Moon9Thu
10Fri1:2115.71:3416.57:190.57:43-0.67:066:00Full Moon10Fri
11Sat1:5515.52:0016.57:471.18:15-0.77:085:57Full Moon11Sat
12Sun2:2815.12:2616.38:151.98:46-0.57:105:55Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:0214.52:5215.88:432.89:180.07:125:52Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:3613.83:1915.29:113.99:530.87:145:50Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:1412.83:5014.49:424.910:331.77:165:47Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:5911.84:2713.410:176.011:242.77:185:45Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:5911.05:1912.511:077.07:205:43Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:2210.66:4111.812:333.412:297.67:225:40Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:5111.08:2011.91:583.42:227.37:245:38Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:5312.19:3812.83:122.83:425.97:265:35Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:3713.510:3714.04:081.84:364.07:285:33Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:1515.011:2715.24:530.85:202.07:305:31Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:5116.55:340.16:020.07:325:28Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:1416.212:2717.86:13-0.46:43-1.87:345:26New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:5916.81:0418.86:52-0.47:25-3.07:365:24New Moon25Sat
26Sun1:4517.012:4219.36:320.17:07-3.66:384:22New Moon26Sun
27Mon1:3116.71:2219.27:120.97:52-3.46:414:19Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:1916.02:0418.57:552.08:40-2.66:434:17Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:1115.02:5117.38:433.49:33-1.36:454:15Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:1013.83:4415.89:374.710:350.26:474:13First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:2112.94:5214.210:485.811:491.46:494:11First Quarter31Fri
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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