Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 2h 38m at 9:04 am (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:37 pm (13.4 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 - Feb 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:4114.85:1411.511:083.010:594.07:374:22Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:2914.66:3510.612:183.07:354:25Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:3214.68:1410.61:412.57:334:27Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:4714.89:4211.51:216.13:021.37:314:29Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:0415.610:4612.82:506.04:08-0.27:294:31Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:1116.711:3714.24:035.15:03-1.77:274:33Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:0917.85:033.85:50-2.97:254:35New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:2115.512:0218.65:542.46:34-3.67:234:37New Moon8Tue
9Wed1:0216.512:5018.86:421.27:15-3.77:214:40New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:4217.21:3618.57:280.37:54-3.27:194:42Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:2017.42:2017.58:140.08:32-2.17:174:44Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:5717.33:0516.18:590.19:09-0.57:154:46Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:3516.73:5114.49:460.69:471.47:124:48Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:1315.94:4112.610:371.510:263.47:104:50First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:5514.85:4311.011:362.411:125.27:084:52First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:4513.77:0910.012:493.27:064:54First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:5412.98:5710.112:176.72:133.37:034:57First Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:1912.710:1510.81:567.43:292.87:014:59Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:3213.211:0311.83:267.14:251.96:595:01Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:2714.011:3812.74:266.25:071.06:565:03Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:1014.85:085.15:420.16:545:05Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:0813.511:47 AM15.55:444.06:13-0.66:525:07Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:3614.312:2116.06:173.16:42-1.06:495:09Full Moon23Wed
24Thu1:0215.012:5416.26:482.27:10-1.26:475:11Full Moon24Thu
25Fri1:2815.51:2616.17:191.57:37-0.96:455:13Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:5515.91:5915.77:511.08:04-0.46:425:15Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:2116.12:3415.08:250.78:330.66:405:18Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:5016.13:1214.09:020.89:041.76:375:20Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 12:20 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 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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