Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 3h 34m at 6:08 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 12:40 pm (12.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:07 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - May 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:1912.39:5614.03:123.73:311.85:028:24Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:2513.210:4415.44:141.94:251.35:008:26Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:2314.211:3016.75:070.05:150.94:588:28Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:1515.15:56-1.86:020.54:568:29Full Moon4Fri
5Sat12:1417.81:0615.86:42-3.26:490.44:548:31Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:5918.61:5416.17:29-4.17:340.54:528:33Full Moon6Sun
7Mon1:4418.82:4316.18:15-4.38:210.94:508:35Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue2:3118.53:3215.69:02-4.09:101.54:488:37Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:1817.74:2315.09:51-3.110:022.34:468:39Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:0916.55:1814.210:43-1.811:003.24:448:41Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:0415.06:1813.511:39-0.44:428:43Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:0713.47:2313.112:073.812:410.94:408:45Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:2112.38:2813.11:234.01:471.94:388:46Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon8:3911.79:2713.42:403.62:522.54:368:48Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:5111.710:1713.93:472.73:502.94:358:50Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:5112.011:0014.44:411.74:403.04:338:52Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:4012.511:3814.85:260.75:233.14:318:54Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:2312.96:06-0.16:023.14:308:55Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:1315.21:0113.36:42-0.76:373.14:288:57New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:4615.51:3813.67:16-1.17:123.24:268:59New Moon20Sun
21Mon1:1915.62:1313.77:50-1.47:453.34:259:00New Moon21Mon
22Tue1:5315.62:4813.68:24-1.48:193.44:239:02New Moon22Tue
23Wed2:2615.43:2413.58:58-1.28:553.64:229:04Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:0115.04:0213.29:34-0.99:333.94:219:05Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:3814.54:4213.010:12-0.410:164.24:199:07Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:2013.85:2712.810:540.211:074.34:189:08Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:1013.06:1712.811:420.84:179:10First Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:1112.27:1313.112:104.312:361.54:169:11First Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:2511.78:1113.81:223.81:372.04:149:13First Quarter29Tue
30Wed8:4411.79:0914.72:362.72:412.34:139:14Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:5712.310:0415.73:431.23:432.34:129:15Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 9:24 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 96% 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 Waxing Gibbous (96% 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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