Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 5h 21m at 6:08 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 12:40 pm (12.0 ft)
Sunset today : 9:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:07 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Apr 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:5013.46:2110.111:442.811:276.66:167:23Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:4412.57:589.71:003.46:147:25Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:0811.99:3210.312:547.22:333.26:117:27Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:4412.110:2911.52:466.93:472.36:087:29Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:0013.111:1113.04:045.44:401.16:067:31Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:5814.311:4714.64:583.55:230.16:037:33Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:4915.45:441.46:02-0.76:017:35Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:2216.012:3616.36:26-0.56:39-1.15:587:37New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:5717.31:2116.87:08-2.27:17-1.05:567:39New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:3318.22:0716.87:50-3.37:56-0.45:537:41New Moon10Fri
11Sat2:1018.72:5316.38:33-3.78:350.55:517:43Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:4918.53:4115.39:19-3.49:171.85:487:45Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:3117.74:3214.110:08-2.510:033.25:467:47Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:1816.55:3212.811:03-1.110:584.65:437:49First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:1414.96:4711.712:090.45:417:51First Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:2713.48:1511.512:115.81:281.45:387:53First Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:0012.69:3612.01:516.12:501.75:367:55First Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:2812.610:3412.93:275.33:581.55:347:57Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:3513.011:1713.84:343.94:501.25:317:59Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:2713.611:5214.65:232.55:311.05:298:01Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:1114.06:021.26:071.05:268:03Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:2215.212:4914.26:370.16:391.25:248:05Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:5015.71:2514.37:09-0.67:091.65:228:07Full Moon23Thu
24Fri1:1715.91:5814.27:39-1.07:382.15:198:09Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:4416.02:3214.08:10-1.18:072.75:178:11Full Moon25Sat
26Sun2:1115.83:0613.58:41-0.98:373.45:158:13Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:4015.53:4112.99:13-0.59:084.15:128:15Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:1114.94:2012.19:490.29:424.95:108:17Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:4614.25:0711.310:311.010:235.75:088:19Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:2813.46:0710.711:211.711:206.35:068:21Third Quarter30Thu
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 9:24 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 maximum.

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 (96% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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