Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 01m at 12:14 am (3.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:1815.19:2011.61:434.33:041.88:133:27Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:1215.310:2512.12:475.14:001.08:123:28Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:0115.511:1712.73:465.44:470.38:123:29Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:4615.84:375.45:29-0.38:123:30Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:0013.211:27 AM16.05:215.36:08-0.68:113:32Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:3813.712:0616.26:015.06:43-0.98:113:33Full Moon6Fri
7Sat1:1313.912:4216.26:384.77:17-0.98:103:35Full Moon7Sat
8Sun1:4614.11:1716.17:134.57:50-0.88:093:36Full Moon8Sun
9Mon2:1814.11:5115.77:484.48:22-0.68:093:38Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:5014.12:2515.28:234.48:54-0.18:083:39Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:2214.03:0114.49:014.49:260.78:073:41Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:5614.03:4113.49:434.410:011.68:063:43Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:3213.94:2812.410:324.410:392.68:053:44Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:1313.95:2911.411:314.311:263.88:043:46Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:0114.16:4710.812:413.88:033:48Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:5814.48:1610.812:244.81:562.98:023:50Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:0114.99:3611.61:355.53:061.68:013:52Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:0515.810:4112.72:505.64:070.07:593:53Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:0616.911:3413.93:575.25:00-1.57:583:55Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:0217.94:554.35:49-2.87:573:57New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:2215.011:55 AM18.75:483.36:35-3.77:553:59New Moon21Sat
22Sun1:0715.912:4519.16:382.37:19-4.07:544:01New Moon22Sun
23Mon1:5016.61:3418.97:271.68:02-3.77:534:03Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:3216.92:2118.18:161.28:44-2.87:514:05Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:1316.93:0916.79:061.29:26-1.47:504:07Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:5616.64:0015.09:581.510:080.47:484:09First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:4016.04:5613.210:562.010:532.37:464:11First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:2815.26:0311.612:012.57:454:13First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:2314.57:2710.61:142.87:434:15First Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:2714.09:0110.612:505.72:312.67:414:17Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:3713.810:1711.22:116.63:392.07:394:20Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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