Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 2:20 pm (3.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 48m at 8:38 am (10.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:05 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Aug 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:5114.44:3414.110:050.110:302.74:548:51Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:3113.65:1013.910:400.911:172.84:568:49Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:1712.65:5313.811:202.04:588:47Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:1511.76:4413.712:132.912:093.05:008:45Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:2811.17:4713.91:212.71:104.05:018:42Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon8:5211.18:5614.42:362.02:254.55:038:40Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:1011.810:0415.33:480.93:424.35:058:38Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:1613.011:0516.44:51-0.64:503.55:078:36Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:1114.25:45-2.05:482.45:098:34Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:0117.512:5915.46:35-3.26:401.35:118:32New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:5318.21:4516.37:21-3.97:300.45:138:30New Moon11Sat
12Sun1:4318.62:2816.98:05-4.18:17-0.25:158:27New Moon12Sun
13Mon2:3018.33:1117.18:48-3.79:05-0.45:168:25Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:1717.53:5216.99:30-2.79:53-0.15:188:23Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:0516.24:3516.310:13-1.310:430.55:208:21Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:5414.75:1915.510:570.511:381.35:228:18First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:5013.06:0814.511:452.35:248:16First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:5611.67:0513.612:402.212:413.95:268:14First Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:1710.88:1213.01:542.71:515.15:288:11First Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:4310.89:2413.03:112.73:095.65:308:09Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:5111.410:2613.44:192.24:195.35:328:06Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:4212.211:1814.15:131.55:144.75:348:04Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:2213.05:550.75:573.95:358:02Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:0014.712:5613.76:310.06:353.15:377:59Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:3815.31:2714.37:04-0.57:102.35:397:57Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:1315.71:5714.87:34-0.87:431.75:417:54Full Moon26Sun
27Mon1:4715.92:2615.18:04-0.98:161.35:437:52Full Moon27Mon
28Tue2:2115.92:5415.38:33-0.78:491.05:457:49Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:5515.63:2415.39:02-0.39:241.05:477:47Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:3115.03:5415.29:330.410:021.15:497:44Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:1014.24:2915.010:071.410:461.45:517:42Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 11:29 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 69% 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 First Quarter (69% 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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