Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 12:28 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 19m at 6:14 am (12.8 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 - May 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:3216.52:1214.67:54-1.97:522.05:038:23New Moon1Sun
2Mon2:0216.32:4814.28:28-1.78:232.85:018:25New Moon2Mon
3Tue2:3115.93:2413.69:02-1.38:553.64:598:27Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:0215.24:0212.89:37-0.59:284.54:578:29Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:3414.44:4412.010:160.410:055.34:558:31Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:1113.55:3411.211:011.310:516.04:538:32Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:5712.56:3710.711:562.211:556.64:518:34First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:5911.67:4910.71:022.74:498:36First Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:2111.18:5611.31:246.62:122.74:478:38First Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:4311.39:4712.32:515.73:142.44:458:40First Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:5211.910:2913.63:554.24:051.94:438:42Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:4912.811:0814.94:442.44:501.44:418:44Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:3913.711:4516.15:280.65:311.14:398:46Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:2714.56:10-1.26:121.04:378:47Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:2317.21:1315.16:51-2.66:531.14:358:49Full Moon15Sun
16Mon1:0217.92:0015.37:34-3.67:361.44:348:51Full Moon16Mon
17Tue1:4318.32:4815.28:18-3.98:201.94:328:53Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:2718.13:3714.79:05-3.79:072.64:308:55Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:1417.54:3114.19:55-3.09:593.44:298:56Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:0616.45:3013.410:49-1.911:004.24:278:58Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:0415.06:3613.011:51-0.74:269:00Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:1313.67:4612.912:144.612:580.34:249:01Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:3312.68:5213.41:384.42:071.14:239:03Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:5412.29:4914.02:583.53:121.54:219:05Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:0612.310:3614.74:042.34:071.84:209:06Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:0512.611:1715.34:571.04:562.14:199:08Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:5613.011:5415.65:42-0.25:382.44:179:09Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:4013.36:22-1.06:162.84:169:11New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:2815.81:2113.46:59-1.56:533.14:159:12New Moon29Sun
30Mon1:0115.81:5913.57:34-1.77:273.54:149:13New Moon30Mon
31Tue1:3415.72:3513.48:09-1.68:023.94:139:15New Moon31Tue
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 9:21 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 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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