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 2h 46m 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 - Sep 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:5613.25:1014.610:462.611:401.85:537:39Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:5312.16:0214.111:353.85:547:37Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:0711.47:1113.812:472.112:414.85:567:34Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:3611.38:3314.02:082.02:065.35:587:32Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:5812.29:5114.83:271.13:334.86:007:29Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:0113.510:5616.04:33-0.14:433.56:027:27Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:5314.911:5217.15:28-1.45:402.06:047:24Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:3916.16:16-2.46:300.56:067:21New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:4317.91:2117.17:00-3.07:17-0.66:087:19New Moon9Sun
10Mon1:3018.22:0117.77:42-3.08:01-1.36:097:16New Moon10Mon
11Tue2:1618.02:4017.88:22-2.48:44-1.56:117:14Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:0017.23:1817.49:02-1.49:28-1.16:137:11Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:4416.13:5616.79:410.110:12-0.36:157:08Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:3014.64:3515.610:211.811:000.86:177:06Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:2013.15:1914.411:063.511:552.06:197:03First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:2111.86:1113.211:595.06:217:01First Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:4010.97:2112.31:043.01:126.16:236:58First Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:1110.98:4512.12:263.42:426.46:256:55First Quarter18Tue
19Wed10:2211.69:5812.63:433.13:595.86:266:53Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:1112.410:5313.44:402.44:544.86:286:50Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:4913.311:3714.35:241.65:363.66:306:48Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:2114.26:000.86:122.56:326:45Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:1515.012:5115.06:320.36:461.56:346:42Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:5115.61:2015.77:02-0.17:190.66:366:40Full Moon24Mon
25Tue1:2616.01:4916.27:31-0.27:51-0.16:386:37Full Moon25Tue
26Wed2:0116.12:1816.58:010.08:25-0.56:406:35Full Moon26Wed
27Thu2:3615.92:4816.58:320.49:00-0.66:426:32Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:1415.43:2016.49:041.29:39-0.46:446:29Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:5514.63:5615.99:402.210:240.16:466:27Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:4313.64:3915.210:223.411:170.96:476:24Third Quarter30Sun
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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