Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 8:30 pm (3.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 15m at 3:04 pm (13.3 ft)
Sunset today : 9:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:10 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Aug 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:4011.25:5713.411:313.54:548:51First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:4010.26:4413.112:323.412:144.74:568:49First Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:019.67:4613.01:423.41:155.84:588:47First Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:369.88:5813.33:012.92:376.34:598:45Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:5310.610:0814.24:141.93:586.15:018:43Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:4811.811:0915.35:120.55:045.25:038:41Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:3413.16:01-1.05:583.95:058:39Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:0316.51:1514.36:45-2.36:462.55:078:36Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:5217.51:5415.47:26-3.37:321.25:098:34Full Moon9Wed
10Thu1:3918.02:3216.38:05-3.78:170.25:118:32Full Moon10Thu
11Fri2:2518.03:1016.98:44-3.49:04-0.55:128:30Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:1117.33:4817.19:23-2.69:51-0.75:148:28Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:5916.14:2916.910:03-1.210:42-0.45:168:25Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:5014.65:1216.310:450.611:380.25:188:23Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:4812.96:0015.411:322.65:208:21Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:5811.47:0014.412:431.012:284.55:228:19Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:2910.68:1613.72:011.61:455.95:248:16Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:0510.89:3813.73:241.63:206.35:268:14Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:1711.710:4814.14:361.04:405.85:288:11Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:0712.55:320.35:384.95:308:09Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:4613.36:17-0.36:223.95:318:07New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:2715.31:1814.06:53-0.86:593.05:338:04New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:0415.71:4714.57:26-1.17:322.25:358:02New Moon23Wed
24Thu1:3915.82:1414.97:55-1.18:041.65:377:59New Moon24Thu
25Fri2:1115.62:4015.18:23-0.88:351.35:397:57New Moon25Fri
26Sat2:4315.23:0515.28:49-0.29:061.15:417:55Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:1414.63:3015.19:160.69:381.25:437:52Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:4713.73:5714.99:421.710:121.65:457:50Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:2312.74:2614.510:102.910:512.15:477:47Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:0511.65:0113.910:424.211:412.85:497:45First Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:0110.55:4713.311:245.55:507:42First Quarter31Thu
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 5:47 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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