Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 2h 52m at 3:39 am (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:4915.85:5713.611:25-1.111:393.85:038:23First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:5114.47:0713.012:310.15:018:25First Quarter2Tue
3Wed7:0613.28:2312.912:574.51:431.04:598:27First Quarter3Wed
4Thu8:3012.69:3213.32:244.42:551.44:568:29First Quarter4Thu
5Fri9:4712.710:2814.03:423.53:581.44:548:31Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:5013.111:1414.74:432.34:511.34:528:33Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:4113.611:5315.35:311.15:351.34:508:35Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:2514.06:110.16:141.34:488:37Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:2715.71:0514.26:48-0.66:491.54:468:39Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:5915.91:4114.37:21-1.17:231.84:448:40Full Moon10Wed
11Thu1:3016.02:1614.37:54-1.37:552.14:428:42Full Moon11Thu
12Fri2:0015.92:5114.18:26-1.28:282.64:418:44Full Moon12Fri
13Sat2:3115.63:2613.78:59-0.99:013.24:398:46Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:0415.14:0413.19:34-0.49:373.84:378:48Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:3814.54:4412.510:110.210:174.54:358:50Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:1713.75:3112.010:530.911:055.14:338:51Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:0312.96:2711.711:421.54:328:53Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:0212.17:3011.812:075.412:402.04:308:55Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:1511.78:3312.41:225.21:462.24:288:57Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:3311.89:2913.42:384.32:512.14:278:58Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun9:4412.410:1914.63:442.83:501.74:259:00Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:4613.411:0615.94:391.04:431.34:249:02Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:4214.411:5017.15:29-0.85:320.84:229:03Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:3415.36:17-2.56:200.54:219:05New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:3518.01:2415.97:03-3.77:060.54:209:06New Moon25Thu
26Fri1:2018.62:1316.17:49-4.47:530.74:189:08New Moon26Fri
27Sat2:0618.63:0216.18:36-4.58:411.14:179:09Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:5318.13:5215.69:24-4.09:311.84:169:11Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:4317.24:4515.010:14-3.010:262.64:159:12Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:3515.85:4114.311:08-1.811:283.34:149:14First Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:3414.36:4213.712:05-0.44:139:15First Quarter31Wed
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 6:46 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 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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