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 2h 27m at 5:13 am (14.3 ft)
Sunset today : 9:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Oct 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:2617.01:3918.17:22-0.57:52-2.46:496:22Full Moon1Wed
2Thu2:0916.72:1517.98:000.28:32-2.26:516:20Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:5016.12:5017.38:371.29:12-1.56:536:17Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:3115.13:2616.49:142.39:53-0.56:556:14Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:1314.04:0415.29:523.610:370.86:576:12Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:5912.84:4613.910:344.911:282.16:596:09Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:5511.85:3912.711:276.07:016:07Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:0511.16:5211.812:313.112:436.67:036:04Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:2611.28:2011.61:473.62:196.57:056:02Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri9:3411.89:3512.03:003.53:365.67:075:59Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:2212.810:3112.83:573.04:304.37:095:57Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:0113.811:1713.74:422.45:112.97:115:54Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:3514.911:5814.55:201.95:481.57:135:52Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:0715.95:551.46:220.37:155:49New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:3615.112:3916.76:291.26:57-0.87:175:47New Moon15Wed
16Thu1:1415.61:1117.47:031.17:32-1.67:195:44New Moon16Thu
17Fri1:5215.81:4617.77:371.38:09-2.07:215:42New Moon17Fri
18Sat2:3215.72:2217.88:141.78:49-2.07:235:40Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:1415.33:0117.48:532.39:32-1.57:255:37Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:0114.63:4516.79:373.110:21-0.77:275:35Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:5413.84:3715.610:284.111:170.37:295:33First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:5713.25:4114.511:344.87:315:30First Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:1113.07:0113.612:251.212:565.17:335:28First Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:2713.48:2813.41:411.72:254.47:355:26First Quarter24Fri
25Sat9:3214.49:4513.82:541.73:403.07:375:23Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:2615.510:4914.53:571.54:401.47:395:21Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:1316.611:4215.24:501.35:30-0.27:415:19Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:5517.45:371.16:14-1.47:435:17Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:3015.712:3417.86:191.26:55-2.17:455:14Full Moon29Wed
30Thu1:1415.91:1117.96:581.57:34-2.37:475:12Full Moon30Thu
31Fri1:5515.81:4717.77:362.08:12-2.17:495:10Full Moon31Fri
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 39% 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 First Quarter (39% 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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