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 4h 36m 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 - Apr 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:2113.77:1410.212:272.36:157:25Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:3713.08:5410.612:196.61:552.46:127:27Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed8:1412.910:0711.82:056.63:201.66:097:29Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu9:4013.710:5813.33:395.34:240.56:077:31Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:4714.911:4115.04:443.35:14-0.66:047:33Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:4316.05:371.15:58-1.36:027:35Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:2016.512:3416.86:23-0.96:39-1.65:597:36New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:5817.71:2117.17:08-2.57:19-1.45:577:38New Moon8Mon
9Tue1:3518.52:0716.97:51-3.57:58-0.75:547:40New Moon9Tue
10Wed2:1318.72:5316.38:34-3.78:370.55:527:42Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:5118.33:3915.29:18-3.29:171.95:497:44Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:3017.34:2713.910:04-2.09:593.45:477:46Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:1215.95:2212.510:54-0.510:474.95:447:48Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:0014.36:2911.311:541.011:506.15:427:50First Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:0312.87:5510.81:082.25:397:52First Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:3011.89:2111.01:236.82:302.75:377:54First Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:0311.610:2211.83:076.33:422.55:347:56First Quarter17Wed
18Thu10:1312.111:0312.74:175.14:342.15:327:58Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:0512.711:3613.55:053.85:151.75:308:00Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:4813.35:432.45:491.45:278:02Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:0414.412:2513.86:171.26:201.35:258:04Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:3115.11:0014.16:480.26:491.45:238:06Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:5815.71:3514.37:18-0.67:181.75:208:08Full Moon23Tue
24Wed1:2516.02:0914.27:49-1.17:482.25:188:10Full Moon24Wed
25Thu1:5316.22:4414.08:20-1.38:182.85:168:12Full Moon25Thu
26Fri2:2316.13:2113.58:54-1.28:513.45:138:14Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:5515.84:0212.89:31-0.89:264.25:118:16Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:3215.34:5012.110:15-0.210:095.05:098:18Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:1614.65:4911.411:070.511:065.75:078:20Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:1313.77:0311.212:111.15:048:22Third Quarter30Tue
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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