Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 9:11 am (-4.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 21m at 2:35 am (17.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Feb 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:2115.312:0518.15:562.86:35-3.17:374:22Full Moon1Sun
2Mon1:0116.112:5118.16:421.97:14-3.17:354:24Full Moon2Mon
3Tue1:3816.61:3317.77:251.27:50-2.57:334:26Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:1416.82:1416.88:061.08:25-1.57:314:29Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:4716.62:5315.68:471.18:59-0.27:294:31Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:2016.13:3314.19:281.59:311.57:274:33Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:5215.54:1612.510:112.210:053.27:254:35Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:2714.65:0711.111:013.010:424.87:234:37Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:0713.86:189.912:043.87:214:39Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:0213.08:039.51:274.17:194:41Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:1712.69:4010.112:517.32:543.77:174:44Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:4012.910:3811.12:317.43:582.77:154:46Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:4613.711:1712.23:466.74:441.57:124:48Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:3614.711:5013.24:375.65:210.47:104:50Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:1815.65:184.45:54-0.67:084:52New Moon15Sun
16Mon12:2014.211:57 AM16.45:553.26:24-1.47:064:54New Moon16Mon
17Tue12:4915.112:3416.86:302.16:54-1.87:044:56New Moon17Tue
18Wed1:1815.91:1117.07:061.17:24-1.87:014:58New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:4716.51:4816.77:430.47:55-1.36:595:01Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:1716.92:2816.08:21-0.18:28-0.36:575:03Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:5017.03:1114.99:03-0.19:031.06:545:05Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:2516.74:0013.59:500.39:422.66:525:07First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:0716.15:0012.010:471.010:304.36:505:09First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:5915.26:2210.911:591.711:365.86:475:11First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:1214.48:0710.71:281.96:455:13First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:4514.29:3611.71:146.62:541.26:425:15Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:1114.710:3613.02:566.04:010.16:405:17Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:1715.711:2114.44:094.74:53-1.06:375:19Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 5:53 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (11% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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