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 4h 00m 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 - Oct 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:2817.22:3618.48:21-0.58:55-2.76:496:22Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:1316.23:1317.78:581.09:39-1.96:516:20Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:5814.93:5016.69:372.610:24-0.66:536:17Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:4713.44:3115.210:184.311:160.96:556:15Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:4512.05:2013.711:075.96:576:12Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:0111.06:3012.312:212.312:187.16:596:09Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:4010.88:0911.71:443.22:097.57:016:07Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun10:0011.59:3612.13:093.23:446.67:036:04Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:4912.410:3612.94:122.64:415.37:056:02Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:2413.311:2113.74:582.05:224.07:075:59Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:5414.211:5914.45:341.45:562.67:095:57Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:2015.16:051.06:271.47:105:54New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:3414.912:4615.86:340.86:570.47:125:52New Moon13Fri
14Sat1:0815.21:1216.47:020.97:27-0.47:145:50New Moon14Sat
15Sun1:4215.31:3916.87:311.37:58-0.97:165:47New Moon15Sun
16Mon2:1615.12:0716.98:001.98:30-1.07:185:45Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:5214.72:3616.88:302.79:05-0.87:205:42Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:3114.03:0916.49:033.69:45-0.37:225:40Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:1513.23:4815.79:414.610:330.57:245:37Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:1012.24:3714.710:295.711:341.47:275:35First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:2311.55:4513.711:366.67:295:33First Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:5211.67:1613.112:522.01:146.87:315:30First Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:1112.58:4913.42:171.92:525.77:335:28First Quarter23Mon
24Tue10:0913.910:0414.33:291.34:043.87:355:26Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:5515.411:0415.24:260.64:591.77:375:23Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:3616.811:5716.05:130.15:47-0.37:395:21Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:1517.95:56-0.16:31-1.97:415:19Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:4516.512:5218.66:370.27:13-2.97:435:17Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:3016.51:2818.77:160.87:54-3.27:455:15Full Moon29Sun
30Mon2:1516.22:0518.47:541.78:34-2.87:475:12Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue2:5815.52:4117.68:322.89:16-1.97:495:10Waning 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 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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