Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 12:28 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 41m at 6:14 am (12.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Sep 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:0011.16:0113.011:404.95:537:38First Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:1410.47:0712.712:463.412:455.75:557:36First Quarter2Fri
3Sat8:4210.58:2712.82:063.42:115.95:577:33First Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:5811.49:4013.73:242.63:325.25:597:31Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:5412.710:4114.94:251.44:353.96:017:28Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:3914.111:3416.15:140.15:272.36:037:26Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:2115.65:58-1.16:140.66:057:23Full Moon7Wed
8Thu12:2317.21:0016.96:39-2.06:58-0.96:067:20Full Moon8Thu
9Fri1:0917.91:4017.87:20-2.57:42-2.06:087:18Full Moon9Fri
10Sat1:5518.12:2018.48:00-2.38:27-2.56:107:15Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:4117.83:0018.48:41-1.79:13-2.56:127:13Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:2816.93:4318.09:23-0.610:02-1.86:147:10Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:1815.74:2917.010:090.910:55-0.86:167:08Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:1414.25:2115.711:002.611:570.56:187:05Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:1912.96:2514.412:024.16:207:02Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:4012.07:4513.61:101.51:225.16:227:00Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:0612.19:0913.42:311.92:545.26:236:57Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:1812.710:1913.93:451.74:104.46:256:54Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:1013.611:1414.54:441.25:073.46:276:52Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:5214.411:5915.05:300.75:502.36:296:49Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:2715.16:090.36:281.46:316:47New Moon21Wed
22Thu12:3815.412:5815.66:420.27:010.76:336:44New Moon22Thu
23Fri1:1315.61:2615.97:140.27:330.26:356:41New Moon23Fri
24Sat1:4615.61:5416.17:430.58:04-0.16:376:39New Moon24Sat
25Sun2:1915.42:2216.18:131.08:350.06:396:36Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:5114.92:5015.98:421.69:060.36:416:34Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue3:2514.33:2015.49:122.49:400.86:426:31Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:0113.53:5214.89:443.410:181.46:446:29Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:4212.64:3114.110:214.311:042.26:466:26First Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:3311.85:1913.411:085.36:486:23First Quarter30Fri
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 9:21 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (49% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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