Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:14 am (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 21m at 6:10 pm (14.3 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 - Mar 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:0212.410:0110.81:407.43:132.96:365:21Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:2212.910:5011.83:177.04:122.06:335:23Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:1913.711:2612.74:186.04:561.16:315:25Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:0314.511:5613.55:014.95:310.36:285:27Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:4015.25:363.76:02-0.46:265:29Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:2314.312:1315.76:082.76:31-0.86:235:31Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:4915.012:4615.96:391.86:58-0.96:215:33Full Moon7Tue
8Wed1:1515.61:1815.97:101.17:24-0.66:185:35Full Moon8Wed
9Thu1:4016.01:5015.57:400.67:51-0.16:165:37Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:0616.22:2414.98:130.38:190.86:135:39Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:3416.13:0114.08:480.38:501.96:115:41Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:0415.94:4412.910:280.710:253.27:086:43Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:4115.45:3811.711:171.311:084.67:056:45Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:2714.76:5410.612:222.07:036:47Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:3313.98:3910.512:095.91:482.37:006:49Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:0313.610:1111.41:446.63:211.76:586:51Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:3614.211:1212.93:276.04:330.46:556:53Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:4815.411:5914.44:444.55:28-0.96:536:55Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:4716.55:412.56:14-1.96:506:57Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:4015.912:3817.36:300.76:55-2.56:476:59New Moon20Mon
21Tue1:1717.01:2417.77:14-0.97:33-2.46:457:01New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:5417.82:0817.57:57-1.98:10-1.86:427:03New Moon22Wed
23Thu2:2918.12:5116.88:38-2.38:46-0.76:407:05Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:0317.83:3315.79:19-2.09:210.86:377:07Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:3717.14:1614.310:00-1.29:572.46:357:09Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:1216.05:0112.810:440.010:344.16:327:11Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:4914.65:5611.311:351.411:175.76:297:13First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:3513.27:1110.212:392.76:277:15First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:4212.08:5610.012:216.92:043.46:247:17First Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:2111.510:2110.72:117.43:313.36:227:19First Quarter30Thu
31Fri9:5011.911:1011.63:546.74:332.56:197:21Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 9:12 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 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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