Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 11:37 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 28m at 5:13 am (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 - Mar 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:2914.94:0711.89:552.19:454.26:345:22Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:0414.45:0310.710:452.710:265.56:315:25Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:5113.86:299.811:543.211:306.66:295:27Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:0113.28:2110.01:283.16:265:29Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:3413.39:4111.21:137.12:552.06:245:31Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:5914.310:3412.72:526.33:580.56:215:33Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:0515.611:1614.34:014.74:47-1.16:195:35Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:0016.911:5515.84:542.75:29-2.36:165:37New Moon8Fri
9Sat11:4917.95:410.86:09-3.06:145:39New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:3217.21:3618.37:26-0.87:48-3.07:116:41New Moon10Sun
11Mon2:0918.12:2118.18:10-2.08:26-2.47:096:43New Moon11Mon
12Tue2:4518.53:0617.38:54-2.59:03-1.27:066:45Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:2218.43:5216.09:39-2.39:420.47:046:47Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:0117.74:4114.410:26-1.410:222.37:016:49Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:4216.55:3612.611:18-0.111:074.26:586:51First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:2915.06:4711.112:211.46:566:53First Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:3113.58:2510.412:055.91:422.46:536:55First Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:0112.510:0610.81:377.03:132.76:516:57First Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:3712.511:0911.83:316.94:272.16:486:59Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:4613.211:5112.74:475.85:191.46:467:01Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:3613.95:354.55:590.76:437:03Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:2313.612:1614.66:133.26:310.26:407:05Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:5114.412:5115.06:462.17:000.06:387:07Full Moon23Sat
24Sun1:1615.01:2415.27:161.17:270.06:357:09Full Moon24Sun
25Mon1:4115.61:5615.27:450.47:530.36:337:11Full Moon25Mon
26Tue2:0515.92:2715.08:14-0.18:190.86:307:13Full Moon26Tue
27Wed2:3016.12:5914.58:43-0.38:461.66:277:15Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:5516.03:3213.99:14-0.29:132.56:257:17Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:2215.74:0813.09:480.29:433.66:227:19Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:5315.24:5211.910:280.810:194.76:207:21Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:3014.55:5010.911:181.611:055.86:177:23Third Quarter31Sun
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 8:25 am — 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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