Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 33m at 11:37 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:2312.75:53-1.25:453.94:099:30Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:1213.66:40-2.46:353.44:109:30Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:4117.31:5914.37:26-3.37:242.94:119:29Full Moon3Mon
4Tue1:3117.82:4514.88:11-3.88:132.44:129:29Full Moon4Tue
5Wed2:2017.93:3115.18:57-3.99:042.14:139:28Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:1017.44:1615.29:43-3.49:572.04:149:27Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:0116.55:0315.210:29-2.510:532.04:159:27Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:5515.15:5215.011:17-1.211:552.04:169:26Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:5413.66:4414.812:070.44:189:25Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:0212.27:4014.61:032.01:022.04:199:24Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:2011.28:3914.52:151.72:033.44:209:23Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:4111.09:3814.63:251.23:104.44:219:22Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:5411.310:3414.74:290.54:164.94:239:21Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:5511.911:2614.95:24-0.15:155.04:249:20Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:4412.56:11-0.76:054.74:269:18New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:1315.21:2512.96:53-1.16:494.44:279:17New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:5515.42:0113.37:31-1.47:284.04:299:16New Moon17Mon
18Tue1:3315.52:3513.58:07-1.58:053.74:309:14New Moon18Tue
19Wed2:1015.53:0713.78:40-1.48:403.44:329:13Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:4415.23:3813.79:12-1.19:153.34:339:12Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:1914.74:0913.79:44-0.79:523.34:359:10Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:5414.04:4013.610:150.110:313.34:369:09Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:3113.15:1313.510:461.011:153.44:389:07Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:1412.15:5013.411:212.14:409:05First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:0711.16:3313.412:063.412:023.24:419:04First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:1510.37:2513.51:083.312:544.44:439:02First Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:4010.18:2713.82:202.82:005.24:459:00Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:0410.59:3414.43:341.93:175.54:478:58Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:1411.510:3815.44:390.54:285.14:488:57Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:1012.75:36-0.95:304.24:508:55Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:5813.96:26-2.36:243.14:528:53Full Moon31Mon
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 2:53 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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