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 5h 05m 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 - Nov 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:4214.63:1916.49:114.09:59-0.67:515:08Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:2913.54:0015.09:535.310:480.87:535:06Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:2312.44:4813.610:436.411:452.17:555:04Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:2811.65:5112.311:517.27:575:02Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:4711.46:1711.512:543.112:287.36:594:00Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:5911.87:4511.51:093.42:006.57:013:58Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:5212.68:5211.92:133.33:025.27:033:56Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:3013.69:4412.63:033.03:463.87:063:54Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:0314.510:2813.33:442.74:232.37:083:52Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:3315.411:0813.94:202.64:571.07:103:50Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:0316.311:4614.44:532.55:30-0.17:123:48New Moon11Sat
12Sun11:3316.95:262.66:02-1.07:143:47New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:2414.712:0417.35:592.86:37-1.67:163:45New Moon13Mon
14Tue1:0214.812:3817.56:343.27:13-1.87:183:43New Moon14Tue
15Wed1:4214.71:1417.47:103.77:53-1.77:203:41Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:2514.31:5417.07:504.38:36-1.27:223:40Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:1313.72:3916.28:354.99:26-0.47:243:38Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:0913.13:3315.29:305.610:240.47:263:37First Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:1412.84:4114.010:426.011:311.27:283:35First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:2513.06:0313.212:095.77:303:34First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:3313.87:2913.012:421.71:354.57:313:32First Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:3014.98:4613.31:501.92:452.87:333:31Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:1916.19:5014.02:491.93:420.97:353:30Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:0317.110:4514.63:412.04:31-0.77:373:28Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:4517.811:3515.04:282.25:16-1.97:393:27Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:2518.25:122.55:58-2.67:413:26Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:2215.312:0418.25:543.06:39-2.77:423:25Full Moon27Mon
28Tue1:0615.212:4217.86:343.57:19-2.47:443:24Full Moon28Tue
29Wed1:4814.91:2117.17:144.17:59-1.77:463:23Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:3014.42:0016.27:554.78:40-0.77:473:22Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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