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 3h 01m 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 - Sep 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:5818.32:3417.78:12-3.28:33-1.55:527:40Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:4417.83:1217.88:51-2.39:19-1.75:547:37Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:3016.73:5017.49:30-0.910:05-1.25:567:35Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:1715.24:3016.610:090.910:55-0.35:587:32Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:0813.55:1215.410:512.911:510.96:007:30Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:0911.96:0314.011:394.86:027:27Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:2810.77:1212.91:002.112:466.36:037:25Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri9:1010.58:4312.42:242.72:277.06:057:22Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat10:3411.110:0412.83:472.54:026.66:077:19Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:2712.011:0313.54:491.95:035.66:097:17Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:0512.95:361.15:474.46:117:14Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:3613.76:120.46:223.36:137:12Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:2615.01:0314.46:44-0.16:542.36:157:09New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:5915.41:2915.07:12-0.47:241.46:177:06New Moon14Thu
15Fri1:3215.61:5415.57:40-0.47:540.86:197:04New Moon15Fri
16Sat2:0315.52:1915.98:06-0.18:240.36:207:01New Moon16Sat
17Sun2:3515.22:4516.08:320.58:540.26:226:59Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:0814.73:1115.99:001.49:270.36:246:56Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:4413.93:4015.69:292.510:050.76:266:53Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:2412.94:1415.110:023.710:501.36:286:51Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:1411.84:5714.410:425.011:492.16:306:48First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:2410.85:5813.611:396.16:326:46First Quarter22Fri
23Sat8:0410.57:2613.21:102.51:106.96:346:43First Quarter23Sat
24Sun9:3711.39:0113.72:432.22:566.46:366:40Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:4012.710:1814.83:591.14:154.86:376:38Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:2814.311:1816.14:57-0.25:132.86:396:35Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:0915.95:44-1.36:020.76:416:33Full Moon27Wed
28Thu12:1017.112:4717.26:26-1.96:47-1.06:436:30Full Moon28Thu
29Fri12:5817.71:2418.17:05-2.07:31-2.26:456:27Full Moon29Fri
30Sat1:4417.72:0018.57:43-1.58:13-2.86:476:25Full Moon30Sat
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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