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 6h 08m at 6:08 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 12:40 pm (12.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Jul 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:5113.311:3217.25:23-1.75:202.94:109:30Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:4514.36:15-2.86:162.24:119:30Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:2617.81:3415.17:04-3.67:081.64:129:29Full Moon3Tue
4Wed1:1718.02:1915.77:49-3.97:571.24:139:28Full Moon4Wed
5Thu2:0517.83:0315.98:33-3.78:451.04:149:28Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:5117.23:4415.89:15-3.09:321.14:159:27Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:3616.24:2515.59:55-1.910:201.54:169:26Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:2114.85:0714.910:36-0.611:102.04:179:25Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:0813.45:4914.311:171.04:189:24Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:0011.96:3613.612:042.612:002.54:209:23Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:0110.77:2813.21:053.012:503.94:219:22Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:1610.08:2713.02:143.01:514.94:229:21Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri9:3610.09:2813.13:232.73:015.54:249:20Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:4510.510:2513.54:242.04:085.54:259:19Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:3911.311:1414.25:141.25:045.14:279:18Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:2212.15:570.35:504.54:289:16Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:0012.96:36-0.66:313.74:309:15New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:3815.41:3513.77:11-1.37:093.04:319:14New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:1715.92:0814.47:45-1.97:462.44:339:12New Moon19Thu
20Fri1:5416.12:4114.98:18-2.18:241.94:349:11New Moon20Fri
21Sat2:3116.13:1515.38:51-2.19:021.54:369:09Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:1015.73:4915.59:25-1.69:441.24:389:07Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:5115.04:2615.610:02-0.910:301.24:399:06Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:3714.15:0715.510:420.211:221.44:419:04First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:3012.95:5515.211:271.54:439:03First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:3611.86:5215.012:251.612:232.94:449:01First Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:5811.18:0014.91:381.51:314.04:468:59First Quarter27Fri
28Sat9:2611.39:1415.12:581.12:514.44:488:57Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:4212.110:2415.74:110.14:084.14:508:55Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:4313.311:2516.55:13-1.05:143.24:518:53Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:3414.46:05-2.06:092.24:538:52Full Moon31Tue
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 91% 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 (91% 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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