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 5h 54m 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 - Dec 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:4514.88:0813.01:061.72:043.57:493:21Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:4415.59:1913.52:122.13:112.17:513:20Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:3516.310:1914.03:112.24:050.77:523:19Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:2016.911:1014.64:032.34:51-0.57:543:19Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:0117.411:5615.04:492.45:33-1.37:553:18New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:4017.55:312.66:12-1.77:573:18New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:3715.112:1617.46:102.96:48-1.87:583:17New Moon7Fri
8Sat1:1715.112:5117.16:483.37:24-1.57:593:17New Moon8Sat
9Sun1:5414.91:2616.67:253.78:00-1.08:013:16Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:3214.52:0215.98:034.28:35-0.38:023:16Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:1014.02:3815.08:424.89:130.68:033:16Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:5013.53:1814.19:255.39:531.58:043:16Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:3513.04:0513.010:155.810:382.48:053:16First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:2512.75:0112.011:176.011:293.28:063:15First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:2112.86:1111.412:305.78:073:16First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:1813.17:2911.212:283.81:424.98:083:16First Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:1113.88:4011.71:304.12:433.68:093:16Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:0014.89:4112.52:294.13:352.18:093:16Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:4515.810:3513.53:233.94:210.58:103:16Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:2816.911:2414.54:123.55:05-1.08:113:17Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:1217.94:593.15:47-2.38:113:17Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:1015.311:56 AM18.65:442.76:31-3.28:123:18Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:5615.912:4118.96:302.47:14-3.68:123:18Full Moon23Sun
24Mon1:4216.31:2718.87:162.37:59-3.58:123:19Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:2816.32:1518.28:052.48:46-2.98:133:20Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:1616.13:0517.18:572.79:35-1.98:133:21Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:0715.84:0115.79:553.110:27-0.58:133:21Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:0115.45:0514.111:023.511:240.98:133:22Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:0115.16:2012.912:173.58:133:23Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:0415.17:4312.312:272.21:363.08:133:24Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon8:0715.39:0012.31:343.22:472.18:133:25Waning Crescent31Mon
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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