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 4h 52m at 3:06 am (15.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Dec 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:1513.67:1112.212:262.11:205.07:493:21First Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:1514.08:2812.01:322.82:314.07:503:20Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:0414.69:3112.32:313.33:282.77:523:20Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:4515.110:2412.83:213.64:131.67:533:19Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:2115.611:0813.24:043.84:520.67:553:18Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:5516.011:4713.64:434.05:27-0.17:563:18Full Moon6Sat
7Sun11:2716.25:194.26:01-0.67:583:17Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:2413.911:59 AM16.45:534.36:35-0.97:593:17Full Moon8Mon
9Tue1:0014.112:3116.36:264.57:08-0.98:003:16Full Moon9Tue
10Wed1:3514.11:0416.27:004.77:42-0.78:023:16Full Moon10Wed
11Thu2:1213.91:3815.87:345.08:18-0.48:033:16Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:4913.62:1415.38:115.38:560.08:043:16Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:3013.32:5414.68:535.69:380.68:053:16Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:1513.13:4213.89:435.810:241.28:063:15Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:0513.14:4012.910:455.811:161.98:073:16Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:5913.45:5312.211:585.48:083:16Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:5614.07:1512.012:152.51:164.38:083:16Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:5114.98:3312.41:172.92:252.78:093:16Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:4416.19:4113.22:193.23:250.88:103:16Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:3517.210:4214.13:183.34:18-0.98:113:17Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:2518.211:3615.04:133.25:09-2.48:113:17New Moon21Sun
22Mon11:1418.95:053.05:57-3.48:123:18New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:2715.612:0319.35:552.96:44-3.88:123:18New Moon23Tue
24Wed1:1615.912:5119.26:442.87:30-3.78:123:19New Moon24Wed
25Thu2:0416.01:4018.67:342.98:17-3.18:133:20Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:5115.72:2817.58:243.29:03-2.08:133:20Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:3915.33:1816.19:173.69:50-0.78:133:21Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:2814.84:1114.510:154.110:390.88:133:22First Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:2014.35:1012.911:194.411:312.28:133:23First Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:1413.96:1911.712:304.48:133:24First Quarter30Tue
31Wed7:1013.87:3710.912:273.61:424.08:133:25First Quarter31Wed
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 93% 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 (93% 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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