Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 11:37 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 48m at 5:13 am (14.3 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 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:5212.010:3516.04:280.24:203.64:109:30Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:5113.111:3117.05:23-1.35:203.04:109:30Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:4314.26:14-2.76:152.24:119:29Full Moon3Thu
4Fri12:2417.91:3215.27:02-3.77:071.44:129:29Full Moon4Fri
5Sat1:1618.42:1816.07:49-4.37:570.74:139:28Full Moon5Sat
6Sun2:0618.43:0316.48:34-4.38:470.44:149:27Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon2:5517.93:4816.59:18-3.89:380.34:159:27Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:4416.94:3316.310:03-2.710:310.64:179:26Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:3515.55:2015.810:48-1.211:271.14:189:25Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:2913.96:1015.211:360.54:199:24Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:3112.37:0514.512:301.612:282.24:209:23Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:4311.28:0514.01:382.01:293.64:229:22Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun9:0510.79:0913.82:512.02:384.64:239:21Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:2110.910:1013.93:591.63:485.04:249:20Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:2311.411:0314.34:560.94:504.94:269:18Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:1112.15:440.35:404.54:279:17Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:5112.86:25-0.46:223.94:299:16New Moon17Thu
18Fri12:3015.11:2613.47:01-0.97:003.44:309:14New Moon18Fri
19Sat1:0715.41:5813.87:35-1.27:362.94:329:13New Moon19Sat
20Sun1:4215.62:2914.28:06-1.48:102.54:339:11New Moon20Sun
21Mon2:1615.52:5914.58:37-1.38:442.34:359:10Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue2:4915.23:2914.69:07-1.09:182.14:379:08Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:2414.74:0014.69:37-0.59:552.14:389:07Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:0013.94:3314.610:090.310:362.24:409:05Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:4113.05:1014.410:451.311:242.44:429:04First Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:3012.15:5414.311:272.44:439:02First Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:3311.16:4914.212:232.512:193.54:459:00First Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:5310.67:5514.31:352.31:264.44:478:58First Quarter28Mon
29Tue9:2010.99:0814.82:531.72:454.64:498:56Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:3511.910:1715.74:050.54:024.14:508:55Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:3613.211:1816.85:06-0.95:073.14:528:53Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 8:25 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 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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