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 1h 45m 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 - Dec 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:1614.53:5215.29:524.610:320.37:503:21First Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:1613.84:5413.611:005.311:331.77:513:20First Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:2213.46:0712.412:195.47:533:19First Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:2713.57:2811.812:392.71:384.97:543:19First Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:2513.98:4111.91:433.32:443.97:563:18Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:1214.49:4112.22:413.63:372.87:573:17Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:5215.010:3112.83:303.84:201.77:583:17Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:2815.511:1313.34:123.94:580.78:003:17Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:0116.011:5113.84:503.95:33-0.18:013:16Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:3416.35:253.96:07-0.68:023:16Full Moon10Fri
11Sat12:2814.212:0616.55:594.06:40-1.08:033:16Full Moon11Sat
12Sun1:0414.412:3916.66:334.17:14-1.18:043:16Full Moon12Sun
13Mon1:4014.41:1316.47:074.37:48-1.08:053:15Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:1714.31:4816.17:434.58:25-0.78:063:15Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:5614.12:2615.68:224.89:04-0.38:073:16Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:3713.83:0914.89:075.19:480.38:083:16Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:2413.64:0013.910:005.310:371.08:093:16Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:1713.65:0413.011:065.211:331.88:093:16Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:1514.06:2112.412:234.78:103:16Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:1414.67:4412.312:362.41:403.58:113:17Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:1315.69:0012.91:412.82:481.88:113:17Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:0716.710:0613.82:442.93:470.18:123:18Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:5917.711:0414.73:432.94:40-1.68:123:18Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:4918.511:5615.54:372.75:29-2.88:123:19New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:3719.15:282.56:15-3.58:133:20New Moon25Sat
26Sun12:4516.012:2519.26:172.47:01-3.78:133:21New Moon26Sun
27Mon1:3216.21:1118.87:042.57:46-3.38:133:22Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:1816.11:5718.07:522.78:30-2.58:133:22Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:0415.72:4316.88:413.29:14-1.48:133:23Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:4915.13:3015.49:323.79:590.08:133:24Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:3714.54:2213.810:274.310:471.58:133:26First Quarter31Fri
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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