Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 55m at 12:28 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 7:02 pm (14.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Oct 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:2311.610:0012.83:442.94:036.26:506:21Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:0612.810:5514.04:371.84:544.76:526:18Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:4214.211:4015.25:190.75:362.96:546:16Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:1515.55:57-0.36:141.26:566:13New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:2316.212:4816.76:32-0.96:52-0.46:586:11New Moon5Tue
6Wed1:0516.81:2117.77:07-1.17:31-1.77:006:08New Moon6Wed
7Thu1:4717.11:5618.37:43-0.98:11-2.47:026:06New Moon7Thu
8Fri2:3016.92:3218.58:21-0.28:53-2.67:046:03Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:1516.23:1118.29:000.99:39-2.27:066:01Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:0415.13:5417.49:432.310:30-1.27:075:58Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:0013.84:4316.110:323.911:300.17:095:56First Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:0912.75:4614.711:355.37:115:53First Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:3512.17:0913.612:441.21:026.27:135:51First Quarter13Wed
14Thu9:0412.48:4313.32:111.82:425.97:155:48First Quarter14Thu
15Fri10:1313.410:0213.83:301.54:024.77:175:46Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:0314.511:0214.54:311.04:593.17:195:43Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:4415.411:5115.15:190.65:451.77:215:41Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:1916.15:590.46:240.57:235:39Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:3315.512:5016.66:330.56:59-0.47:255:36Full Moon19Tue
20Wed1:1115.61:1916.87:050.97:33-0.97:285:34Full Moon20Wed
21Thu1:4615.51:4716.87:351.58:05-1.07:305:32Full Moon21Thu
22Fri2:2115.12:1316.58:042.28:37-0.87:325:29Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:5514.62:4116.08:333.19:09-0.37:345:27Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:3013.93:0915.49:024.19:440.57:365:25Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:0813.13:4014.59:345.110:241.57:385:22Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:5212.14:1713.610:116.111:122.47:405:20Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:4811.35:0712.611:007.07:425:18Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:0310.96:2311.812:153.212:187.57:445:16Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:2611.37:5811.71:333.42:047.27:465:13Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat9:3012.29:1912.32:473.03:255.97:485:11Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:1713.510:2013.43:462.34:214.27:505:09Waning Crescent31Sun
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 3:45 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (49% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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