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 1h 12m 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 - May 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:0914.66:2712.911:460.05:028:24Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:1613.67:3713.012:124.112:530.85:008:26Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:3613.08:4613.61:333.92:051.24:588:28Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:5712.99:4814.52:533.03:131.34:568:30Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:1013.410:4115.54:021.64:141.14:548:32Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:1214.111:2916.55:000.05:081.04:528:34Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:0614.85:50-1.45:550.94:508:36New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:1217.112:5515.26:36-2.46:401.04:488:37New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:5417.51:4015.47:18-3.07:221.24:468:39New Moon9Sun
10Mon1:3417.42:2215.27:59-3.08:021.74:448:41New Moon10Mon
11Tue2:1317.03:0414.88:40-2.68:422.34:428:43Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:5116.33:4514.29:19-1.99:223.04:408:45Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:3015.44:2613.510:00-1.010:043.84:388:47Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:1014.35:1112.810:430.110:514.54:368:49Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:5413.16:0012.211:291.211:475.04:348:50First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:4712.06:5511.912:212.24:338:52First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:5211.17:5511.912:555.21:192.94:318:54First Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:0710.78:5212.32:114.92:213.34:298:56First Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:1910.99:4313.03:194.03:193.34:288:57Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:2111.410:2813.94:152.84:103.24:268:59Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:1312.211:0914.85:011.54:572.94:259:01Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:5913.011:4815.75:420.25:392.64:239:02Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:4313.76:21-1.06:202.34:229:04Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:2816.41:2514.37:00-2.07:012.14:209:05Full Moon24Mon
25Tue1:0817.02:0714.77:40-2.77:421.94:199:07Full Moon25Tue
26Wed1:4917.32:5014.98:20-3.18:251.94:189:09Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:3217.33:3514.99:03-3.19:112.14:179:10Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:1716.84:2214.79:48-2.710:012.44:159:11Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:0616.05:1314.510:36-1.910:592.74:149:13Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:0114.96:0814.211:29-0.94:139:14Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:0513.77:0914.212:042.912:280.24:129:16Third Quarter31Mon
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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