Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 3:20 pm (4.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 29m at 9:54 am (10.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Jan 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:3814.92:1516.28:143.58:42-0.98:133:27Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:1514.82:5615.58:563.79:20-0.38:123:28Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:5614.73:4214.69:443.810:030.68:123:30Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:4214.64:3813.610:413.910:531.68:113:31First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:3414.65:4612.611:493.711:512.68:113:32First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:3414.87:0712.11:043.08:103:34First Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:3815.38:2912.412:593.42:191.98:103:35Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:4216.19:4313.22:113.83:240.48:093:37Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:4117.010:4514.23:193.64:22-1.18:083:38Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:3617.911:3815.24:203.25:13-2.38:073:40Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:2818.55:142.66:01-3.28:073:42Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:2716.012:1618.86:042.16:45-3.68:063:43Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:1216.51:0218.76:521.87:28-3.48:053:45Full Moon13Fri
14Sat1:5516.71:4718.17:381.88:10-2.88:043:47Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:3716.52:3017.08:232.08:51-1.78:033:49Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:1716.13:1415.79:092.59:31-0.48:013:51Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:5815.43:5914.29:573.110:131.18:003:52Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:4114.74:5012.710:513.710:582.67:593:54Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:2814.05:5211.411:534.211:494.07:583:56Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:2113.67:0910.61:054.37:563:58Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:2113.48:3310.612:505.12:193.87:554:00Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:2313.69:4311.12:005.73:223.07:534:02Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:1914.110:3712.03:065.74:122.07:524:04Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:0814.811:2012.94:015.34:541.07:504:06Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:5215.511:5813.74:484.75:320.17:494:08Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:3216.25:294.06:06-0.87:474:10New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:3314.512:1016.86:073.36:40-1.47:464:12New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:0715.112:4717.16:432.77:13-1.87:444:14New Moon28Sat
29Sun1:4015.61:2517.27:202.27:46-1.97:424:16New Moon29Sun
30Mon2:1415.92:0316.97:591.88:21-1.67:404:18Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue2:4916.02:4416.28:401.78:58-0.97:384:21Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 12:37 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 78% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (78% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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