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 1h 07m at 12:14 am (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : 6:14 am (12.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Sep 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:2313.84:3315.510:151.810:571.05:537:39Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:1312.65:1515.010:563.211:551.55:547:37First Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:1811.46:1114.411:494.75:567:34First Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:4610.77:2614.01:101.91:035.85:587:32First Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:2511.18:5514.22:381.72:396.06:007:29Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:4112.210:1415.04:000.84:065.26:027:26Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:3713.611:1816.25:03-0.45:123.76:047:24Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:2314.95:54-1.66:052.06:067:21Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:1217.11:0316.16:38-2.36:510.66:087:19Full Moon9Fri
10Sat1:0017.71:4116.97:18-2.67:35-0.56:107:16Full Moon10Sat
11Sun1:4517.72:1717.37:56-2.38:17-1.16:117:14Full Moon11Sun
12Mon2:2717.22:5117.38:32-1.58:57-1.26:137:11Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:0916.33:2516.89:07-0.29:38-0.86:157:08Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:5015.03:5816.09:411.410:190.16:177:06Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:3313.64:3215.010:163.111:051.26:197:03Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:2012.25:1013.810:534.711:592.46:217:01Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:2010.96:0112.611:416.26:236:58Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun7:4710.17:1811.81:103.412:577.36:256:55Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:3010.38:5511.72:383.62:517.46:276:53Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:3911.210:1012.53:563.14:146.66:286:50Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:2212.211:0313.44:502.25:055.36:306:48Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:5613.211:4514.45:311.25:444.06:326:45Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:2514.26:060.46:182.76:346:42Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:2215.212:5315.16:37-0.26:501.46:366:40New Moon24Sat
25Sun12:5815.81:2116.07:06-0.67:220.36:386:37New Moon25Sun
26Mon1:3316.11:4916.67:36-0.57:55-0.56:406:35New Moon26Mon
27Tue2:0916.12:1817.08:06-0.28:30-1.06:426:32Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:4615.82:4917.28:380.69:07-1.16:446:29Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu3:2615.13:2316.99:121.69:49-0.86:466:27Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:1114.14:0116.39:502.910:370.06:486:24Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 3:14 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 39% 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 (39% 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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