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 2h 18m 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 - Apr 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:2715.45:2912.511:010.411:064.06:147:25Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:1914.66:3711.812:021.26:127:27Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:2713.87:5911.812:134.81:161.66:097:29Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:5113.49:1712.61:394.92:361.56:077:31Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:1513.710:2013.83:074.13:470.96:047:33Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:2614.611:1215.24:182.54:460.16:027:35Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:2615.511:5816.55:160.75:36-0.55:597:37Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:1916.36:06-1.06:21-0.95:577:39New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:4017.51:0716.76:52-2.27:03-0.95:547:41New Moon9Fri
10Sat1:2018.11:5216.87:35-3.07:44-0.55:527:43New Moon10Sat
11Sun1:5918.22:3516.48:17-3.18:230.35:497:45New Moon11Sun
12Mon2:3817.83:1815.68:59-2.79:031.35:477:47Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:1616.94:0114.69:41-1.89:432.45:447:48Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:5515.84:4613.510:25-0.610:263.65:427:50Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:3714.55:3712.311:130.811:154.85:397:52First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:2613.26:3711.512:082.05:377:54First Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:2812.07:4911.112:195.61:152.95:347:56First Quarter17Sat
18Sun7:4711.39:0211.41:435.92:273.25:327:58First Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:0811.49:5912.13:075.33:313.15:308:00Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:1311.910:4413.04:104.34:232.75:278:02Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:0412.611:2113.94:583.05:062.25:258:04Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:4813.311:5514.85:381.75:431.85:228:06Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:2714.06:140.56:181.55:208:08Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:2815.61:0514.56:48-0.56:531.35:188:10Full Moon24Sat
25Sun1:0116.31:4314.97:23-1.47:271.35:158:12Full Moon25Sun
26Mon1:3516.82:2115.07:58-1.98:021.55:138:14Full Moon26Mon
27Tue2:1017.03:0114.88:35-2.18:401.95:118:16Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:4716.83:4314.49:15-2.09:212.45:098:18Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:2816.44:3013.99:59-1.510:073.05:068:20Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:1415.65:2413.310:49-0.811:033.75:048:22Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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