Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 4h 20m at 11:37 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:10 pm (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 - Feb 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:1415.33:2113.89:162.59:251.67:384:21Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:4815.04:0412.89:592.810:012.77:364:23Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:2714.74:5811.710:513.110:473.97:344:26Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:1714.46:1210.911:573.311:484.97:324:28Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:2014.27:4410.81:182.97:304:30Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:3614.59:0811.61:085.42:371.97:284:32Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:5015.310:1313.02:325.13:430.57:264:34Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:5416.511:0514.53:434.14:37-1.17:244:36Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:5117.711:5115.94:422.75:24-2.47:224:38New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:4318.65:341.26:09-3.37:204:40New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:3417.112:3219.06:22-0.16:51-3.67:184:43New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:1518.01:1918.97:09-0.97:32-3.37:164:45Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:5618.42:0518.27:55-1.28:13-2.47:134:47Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:3718.22:5116.98:42-1.08:54-1.07:114:49Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:1817.63:3915.39:30-0.39:360.77:094:51Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:0216.64:3113.610:230.710:212.67:074:53First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:5015.45:3312.011:231.911:154.37:054:55First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:4814.26:5310.912:362.77:024:57First Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:0013.48:2710.812:265.61:572.97:005:00First Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:2013.29:4311.41:566.23:112.56:585:02Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:2913.610:3512.33:165.84:071.86:555:04Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:2114.311:1513.24:145.04:511.06:535:06Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:0414.911:4814.04:584.05:270.36:515:08Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:4115.55:343.05:59-0.26:485:10Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:1714.712:1615.86:082.26:29-0.56:465:12Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:4615.312:4816.06:401.56:57-0.66:435:14Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:1415.81:2015.97:111.07:26-0.46:415:16Full Moon27Fri
28Sat1:4116.01:5315.67:420.77:540.16:395:18Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:0916.12:2615.08:150.68:240.86:365:21Waning Gibbous29Sun
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 2:53 pm — 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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