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 5h 42m 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 - Sep 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:469.57:5512.01:553.91:367.45:537:39First Quarter1Mon
2Tue10:1910.29:2412.43:283.53:227.15:557:36Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:1311.310:3013.54:342.44:336.05:577:33Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:5112.511:2214.75:201.15:234.65:597:31Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:2513.85:58-0.26:043.06:017:28Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:0615.812:5615.06:33-1.26:431.46:037:26Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:4816.71:2816.27:06-1.97:220.06:047:23Full Moon7Sun
8Mon1:2917.22:0017.17:40-2.08:01-1.16:067:21Full Moon8Mon
9Tue2:1117.22:3317.78:14-1.68:42-1.86:087:18Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:5416.73:0817.88:50-0.79:25-1.96:107:15Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:3915.73:4517.59:270.610:12-1.46:127:13Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:2814.44:2716.710:082.211:06-0.46:147:10Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:2512.85:1815.510:564.06:167:08Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:3911.56:2514.312:110.811:58 AM5.66:187:05Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon8:1711.07:5713.51:341.61:326.56:207:02Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue9:5011.69:3013.73:041.63:206.26:217:00Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:5512.810:4114.44:171.04:364.96:236:57Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:4213.911:3515.25:120.25:303.46:256:55Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:1914.95:56-0.46:132.06:276:52Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:2015.812:5215.66:32-0.76:510.96:296:49New Moon20Sat
21Sun1:0016.01:2116.17:05-0.67:250.16:316:47New Moon21Sun
22Mon1:3615.91:4916.47:35-0.27:57-0.46:336:44New Moon22Mon
23Tue2:1015.62:1516.48:040.58:28-0.56:356:42Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed2:4315.02:4016.28:321.48:59-0.26:376:39Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:1714.33:0715.79:002.59:310.46:386:36Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:5113.33:3415.09:283.710:061.36:406:34Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:2912.24:0614.29:584.910:472.36:426:31Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:1711.14:4513.310:356.111:423.36:446:29First Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:2510.25:4212.311:287.16:466:26First Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:0810.07:1211.81:033.91:047.76:486:24First 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 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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