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 32m 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 - Sep 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:5910.06:4612.312:403.512:116.45:537:38Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:359.98:1412.22:043.61:446.95:557:36Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:5810.69:3412.93:252.93:226.45:577:33Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:5311.910:3614.14:251.84:295.15:597:31Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:3513.311:2715.35:120.55:203.46:017:28Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:1214.75:52-0.76:031.76:037:26New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:1316.412:4816.16:30-1.66:450.16:047:23New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:5717.11:2317.37:07-2.07:26-1.36:067:21New Moon8Sat
9Sun1:4117.41:5918.17:44-2.08:08-2.26:087:18New Moon9Sun
10Mon2:2517.32:3718.48:22-1.48:52-2.56:107:15Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:1016.63:1618.39:02-0.49:38-2.16:127:13Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:5815.43:5917.69:441.010:28-1.26:147:10Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:5114.04:4716.410:312.711:270.06:167:08First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:5512.65:4515.111:274.36:187:05First Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:1711.77:0113.912:381.212:445.56:207:02First Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:4911.68:3113.52:041.82:205.86:217:00First Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:0612.49:5213.83:271.73:465.06:236:57Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:0213.410:5514.44:311.14:503.76:256:55Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:4514.411:4415.05:200.65:382.46:276:52Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:2115.26:000.26:181.26:296:49Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:2615.412:5215.86:340.16:530.36:316:47Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:0315.61:2116.17:050.37:27-0.36:336:44Full Moon22Sat
23Sun1:3715.51:4816.37:340.77:58-0.56:356:42Full Moon23Sun
24Mon2:1015.32:1416.28:021.38:30-0.56:376:39Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:4314.82:4115.98:292.09:02-0.16:396:36Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:1614.23:0915.58:582.99:350.56:406:34Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:5213.33:3914.89:273.910:131.36:426:31Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:3212.34:1314.010:004.910:582.26:446:29Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:2111.44:5813.110:415.811:563.06:466:26Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:2810.76:0312.411:426.66:486:23Third Quarter30Sun
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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