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 3h 30m 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 - Nov 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:3612.57:0813.412:401.21:086.27:525:08First Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:5513.18:4013.32:021.62:435.47:545:05First Quarter2Wed
3Thu9:5614.29:5713.83:151.53:573.77:565:03Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:4515.410:5814.44:141.24:531.97:585:01Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:2616.411:4915.05:031.05:400.38:004:59Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:0317.111:3515.34:451.15:21-0.97:023:57Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:3717.55:231.45:59-1.77:043:55Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:1615.412:1017.65:581.96:35-2.07:063:53Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:5615.312:4217.36:332.67:11-1.87:083:52Full Moon9Wed
10Thu1:3414.91:1316.87:063.47:46-1.37:103:50Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:1214.31:4516.17:404.38:23-0.47:123:48Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:5113.62:1915.28:155.29:020.67:143:46Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:3312.82:5614.18:536.09:471.67:163:44Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:2312.03:4213.09:406.810:402.67:183:43Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:2411.54:4312.010:467.311:433.27:203:41Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:3411.56:0411.412:177.37:223:39Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:3912.17:2811.412:523.51:446.47:243:38Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:3013.08:3811.91:543.32:464.97:263:36Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:1114.19:3412.82:453.03:333.27:283:35Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:4815.310:2313.73:302.74:141.57:303:33Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:2416.511:0914.54:112.44:53-0.27:323:32Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:0017.511:5415.24:512.35:32-1.67:343:31New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:3818.35:302.36:13-2.67:363:29New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:3815.512:1818.86:112.56:55-3.27:373:28New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:2415.61:0018.86:542.87:39-3.27:393:27Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:1215.41:4518.37:393.38:26-2.67:413:26Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:0214.92:3517.48:294.09:18-1.77:433:25Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:5814.33:3016.19:274.710:15-0.57:443:24Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:0013.94:3514.710:365.211:190.67:463:23First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:0813.85:5313.411:585.17:483:22First Quarter30Wed
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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