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 1h 54m 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 - Aug 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:3117.51:4214.97:12-3.47:152.04:548:51Full Moon1Tue
2Wed1:2218.22:2515.87:56-4.08:031.04:568:49Full Moon2Wed
3Thu2:1118.33:0616.48:38-4.08:510.34:578:47Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:5917.93:4716.69:20-3.49:410.04:598:45Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:4716.84:2916.510:01-2.210:320.25:018:43Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:3715.35:1216.110:44-0.511:270.65:038:41Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:3213.65:5815.311:281.45:058:39Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:3511.96:5214.512:281.212:193.35:078:37Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:5410.87:5513.81:391.71:225.05:098:34Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:2610.59:0813.52:561.92:426.05:108:32Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:4811.010:1813.64:091.54:056.15:128:30Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:4711.711:1614.15:100.95:115.65:148:28Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:3112.55:580.36:004.95:168:26Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:0414.71:0713.16:38-0.36:394.15:188:23New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:4415.21:3813.77:13-0.87:153.35:208:21New Moon15Tue
16Wed1:2015.52:0614.27:44-1.17:472.75:228:19New Moon16Wed
17Thu1:5315.72:3414.58:13-1.28:192.25:248:16New Moon17Thu
18Fri2:2515.53:0014.88:41-0.98:511.85:268:14Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:5715.13:2714.89:08-0.49:231.75:278:12Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:3014.43:5414.89:360.49:571.75:298:09Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:0513.64:2314.710:041.510:351.95:318:07Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:4412.64:5614.410:362.711:212.35:338:05First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:3311.55:3714.011:144.05:358:02First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:4010.56:3213.612:192.612:065.25:378:00First Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:1310.17:4813.51:372.71:226.25:397:57First Quarter25Fri
26Sat9:5010.69:1214.03:052.12:586.35:417:55Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:0111.810:2715.14:200.94:205.35:437:52Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:5313.311:2816.45:19-0.65:223.85:457:50Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:3714.76:08-2.06:152.15:467:47Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:2217.61:1716.06:52-3.07:030.55:487:45Full Moon30Wed
31Thu1:1118.21:5617.07:33-3.47:48-0.85:507:42Full Moon31Thu
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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