Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 5:10 pm (5.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 26m at 11:55 am (11.4 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 - May 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:2115.06:3813.311:59-0.35:038:23Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:3113.77:5013.212:263.81:070.85:018:25Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:5112.88:5913.61:493.82:191.44:598:27Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:1212.69:5914.23:083.03:261.74:568:29Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:2212.910:4915.04:141.94:241.74:548:31Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:1913.411:3315.65:080.65:131.84:528:33Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:0813.85:53-0.45:561.84:508:35Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:1216.012:5114.26:33-1.26:352.04:488:37New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:4716.21:3014.37:11-1.67:112.24:468:39New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:2116.22:0714.37:46-1.77:452.54:448:40New Moon10Fri
11Sat1:5416.02:4314.18:21-1.68:192.94:428:42New Moon11Sat
12Sun2:2715.63:1913.88:55-1.28:533.34:418:44Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:0015.13:5513.39:31-0.79:293.84:398:46Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:3514.44:3512.810:080.010:084.44:378:48Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:1413.65:1812.310:490.810:554.84:358:50Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:5812.76:0812.011:351.511:525.14:338:51First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:5311.87:0412.012:272.24:328:53First Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:0211.38:0312.31:025.01:272.64:308:55First Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:1911.19:0013.12:184.42:292.84:288:57First Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:3111.69:5114.23:253.13:282.74:278:58Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:3412.410:3915.34:221.54:232.34:259:00Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:3013.411:2516.55:12-0.25:131.94:249:02Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:2114.35:59-1.86:011.54:229:03Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:1117.51:1015.16:45-3.16:481.24:219:05Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:5718.21:5815.67:30-3.97:351.14:209:06Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:4418.52:4615.88:16-4.38:231.14:189:08Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:3218.33:3515.79:03-4.19:131.44:179:09Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:2117.64:2515.49:52-3.310:071.94:169:11Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:1316.45:1814.910:43-2.211:072.44:159:12Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:1015.06:1514.411:37-0.94:149:14Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:1313.57:1614.112:132.812:360.54:139:15Third Quarter31Fri
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 2:32 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 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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