Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 11:10 pm (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 11m at 5:19 pm (14.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Apr 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:0618.43:5315.39:34-3.09:321.76:157:24Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:4817.64:4613.910:23-2.010:183.36:137:26Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:3416.35:4712.411:20-0.511:124.86:107:28First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:3114.77:0611.312:290.96:087:30First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:4713.28:4211.212:286.11:531.86:057:32First Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:2412.610:0211.92:146.43:171.96:027:34First Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:5012.810:5612.83:485.54:221.56:007:36Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:5313.411:3713.84:524.15:111.05:577:38Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:4213.95:372.75:500.75:557:40Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:1014.612:2314.46:151.46:230.65:527:42Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:3815.212:5914.66:480.46:530.85:507:44Full Moon11Fri
12Sat1:0515.71:3314.67:19-0.37:221.15:477:46Full Moon12Sat
13Sun1:3116.02:0614.57:49-0.87:501.75:457:48Full Moon13Sun
14Mon1:5616.02:3814.28:19-0.98:182.35:427:50Full Moon14Mon
15Tue2:2315.93:1113.78:49-0.78:463.15:407:52Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:5115.53:4612.99:21-0.29:164.05:387:54Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:2115.04:2612.19:570.59:494.85:357:56Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:5514.35:1411.210:391.210:305.75:337:58Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:3813.56:1810.511:332.011:286.45:308:00Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:3712.67:4010.412:432.45:288:02Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:5812.18:5711.112:556.62:032.45:258:04Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:2812.29:5412.42:325.93:131.85:238:06Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:4413.010:3913.93:464.24:091.05:218:08Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:4614.011:2015.44:432.14:570.45:188:10Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:4115.011:5916.95:32-0.15:410.05:168:12Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:3115.76:17-2.06:23-0.15:148:14New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:3818.01:2016.17:02-3.47:050.25:128:16New Moon27Sun
28Mon1:1918.62:0816.17:46-4.27:480.85:098:18New Moon28Mon
29Tue2:0018.72:5615.68:32-4.38:311.75:078:19Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:4318.23:4614.89:19-3.69:172.75:058:21Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 8:14 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 29% 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 Waxing Crescent (29% 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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