Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 3:20 pm (4.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 35m at 9:54 am (10.6 ft)
Sunset today : 9:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Sep 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:3017.63:0017.38:41-2.59:01-0.95:537:39Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:1517.03:3917.39:20-1.79:47-0.95:557:36Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:0216.04:2017.010:02-0.410:38-0.45:577:34Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:5414.65:0616.210:471.311:350.35:597:31First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:5613.16:0015.311:403.16:007:29First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:1311.97:0814.412:441.112:474.66:027:26First Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:4511.68:3014.02:061.62:135.46:047:24First Quarter7Tue
8Wed10:0912.19:5014.23:291.33:405.26:067:21Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:1213.110:5514.84:370.74:494.36:087:18Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:0014.15:31-0.15:423.26:107:16Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:4014.86:15-0.66:262.16:127:13Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:3216.01:1515.46:52-0.97:041.36:147:11Full Moon12Sun
13Mon1:1116.21:4615.87:25-0.97:390.76:157:08Full Moon13Mon
14Tue1:4716.22:1515.97:56-0.78:130.36:177:05Full Moon14Tue
15Wed2:2115.92:4315.88:25-0.18:460.36:197:03Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:5415.33:1015.58:540.79:190.56:217:00Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:2814.63:3715.19:221.79:531.06:236:58Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:0413.64:0614.59:512.910:301.76:256:55Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:4312.64:3913.810:234.111:152.56:276:52Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:3111.55:2013.011:025.36:296:50Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:3710.66:2012.312:123.311:56 AM6.46:316:47Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:0610.47:4512.11:303.61:237.06:326:45Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu9:3311.09:1212.62:543.23:036.66:346:42Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:3412.110:1913.84:022.14:155.36:366:39Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:1913.511:1315.14:540.85:073.76:386:37Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:5915.05:37-0.45:521.96:406:34Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:0116.312:3616.36:17-1.46:340.26:426:32New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:4617.31:1317.56:56-2.07:16-1.36:446:29New Moon28Tue
29Wed1:3117.81:5018.37:35-2.07:59-2.36:466:26New Moon29Wed
30Thu2:1617.72:2818.78:14-1.58:42-2.76:486:24Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 12:37 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 78% 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 Waxing Gibbous (78% 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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