Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 3h 25m at 10:48 am (-2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:2912.86:1713.411:461.04:109:30First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:2411.47:0213.112:293.612:302.44:119:30First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:3010.47:5113.01:333.61:203.74:129:29First Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:469.98:4213.02:403.22:164.84:139:28First Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:0210.09:3513.23:442.63:185.44:149:28Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:0710.510:2713.74:401.94:185.64:159:27Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:0011.25:281.05:125.44:169:26Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:4411.96:110.25:595.04:179:25Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:0114.81:2312.66:50-0.66:424.54:189:24Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:4315.41:5913.27:27-1.37:214.04:209:23Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:2315.92:3513.78:02-1.98:013.44:219:22Full Moon11Fri
12Sat2:0316.23:0914.18:37-2.28:402.94:229:21Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:4216.13:4414.49:12-2.29:222.54:249:20Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:2315.74:2014.69:48-1.810:072.34:259:19Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:0715.04:5814.810:26-1.110:572.14:269:18Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:5613.95:4014.911:060.111:531.94:289:16Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:5312.76:2714.911:521.54:299:15Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:0111.57:2214.812:581.712:453.04:319:14Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:2410.98:2714.92:121.31:524.24:329:12Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:5111.19:3615.23:270.63:084.94:349:11Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:0711.810:4215.84:35-0.44:254.94:369:09Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:0812.85:35-1.55:304.34:379:08Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:5913.76:27-2.36:263.54:399:06New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:3616.91:4314.57:14-2.97:162.74:419:04New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:2517.22:2415.07:56-3.18:012.14:429:03New Moon25Fri
26Sat2:0917.03:0115.28:35-2.98:441.84:449:01Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:5116.43:3715.29:12-2.29:251.74:468:59Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:3115.54:1015.09:47-1.210:061.84:488:57Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:1114.34:4314.610:210.110:492.24:498:56Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:5213.05:1714.110:541.511:352.74:518:54First Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:3711.65:5413.511:303.14:538:52First Quarter31Thu
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 2:03 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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