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 2h 33m 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 - Mar 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:1116.55:033.15:36-1.86:355:21Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:0015.511:57 AM17.15:481.66:14-2.16:335:24Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:3516.312:3817.16:290.56:48-2.06:305:26Full Moon3Tue
4Wed1:0816.81:1716.87:06-0.27:21-1.46:285:28Full Moon4Wed
5Thu1:3817.01:5416.17:42-0.47:52-0.46:255:30Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:0716.82:2915.18:18-0.38:220.96:235:32Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:3516.33:0513.98:530.38:522.36:205:34Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:0415.64:4312.610:291.110:223.87:186:36Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:3514.65:2811.211:112.210:555.27:156:38Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:1213.66:2910.012:043.37:126:40Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:0212.68:099.41:224.17:106:42Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:2211.99:599.912:587.43:024.07:076:44Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri9:0012.010:5910.92:577.44:173.17:056:46Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:1512.811:3812.14:196.45:071.97:026:48Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:0913.95:115.05:440.77:006:50Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:1013.411:53 AM15.05:533.46:18-0.36:576:52Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:4014.612:3415.96:301.76:49-0.96:556:54New Moon17Tue
18Wed1:0915.81:1416.57:060.27:21-1.26:526:56New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:3916.81:5316.77:43-1.07:53-1.06:496:58New Moon19Thu
20Fri2:1117.52:3416.58:21-1.98:27-0.46:477:00Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:4317.83:1615.89:01-2.29:030.66:447:02Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:1917.74:0214.89:45-1.99:411.96:427:04Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:5817.14:5313.410:34-1.110:253.46:397:06Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:4416.15:5612.011:310.111:194.96:367:08First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:4214.87:2011.112:441.16:347:10First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:0313.68:5911.212:376.12:131.66:317:12First Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:4113.310:1712.22:256.23:351.26:297:14Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:0513.811:1113.53:595.14:390.56:267:16Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:0814.611:5314.75:033.55:28-0.16:247:18Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:5915.35:511.96:09-0.56:217:20Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:2915.612:4315.66:330.56:45-0.56:187:22Full Moon31Tue
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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