Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 5:44 am (-2.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 12m at 10:50 pm (16.3 ft)
Sunset today : 9:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:21 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Dec 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:1715.62:0117.07:533.28:31-1.67:503:21Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:5915.12:4315.88:383.89:12-0.47:513:20Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:4314.53:2714.59:254.49:560.87:533:19Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:2813.94:1613.210:185.010:422.17:543:19Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:1713.45:1412.011:215.411:343.27:563:18Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:1113.26:2511.112:335.37:573:17Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:0813.27:4310.912:314.11:464.77:583:17Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu8:0213.68:5411.21:334.62:483.88:003:17Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:5214.39:5211.92:314.83:392.68:013:16Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:3715.010:4112.73:244.84:221.48:023:16Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:1915.811:2413.54:104.55:010.38:033:16Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:5916.54:534.15:38-0.78:043:16New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:0414.211:38 AM17.15:333.76:15-1.58:053:15New Moon13Tue
14Wed12:4314.812:1717.66:133.46:52-2.08:063:15New Moon14Wed
15Thu1:2215.212:5817.76:533.17:30-2.38:073:16New Moon15Thu
16Fri2:0115.51:3917.57:352.98:09-2.28:083:16Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat2:4215.62:2417.08:202.98:51-1.68:093:16Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:2515.63:1216.09:103.09:35-0.88:093:16Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:1215.54:0614.810:063.110:240.48:103:16First Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:0415.45:1013.511:123.211:191.78:113:17First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:0115.36:2612.512:252.98:113:17First Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:0515.57:4912.212:232.91:412.28:123:18First Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:0915.99:0812.61:333.72:511.18:123:19Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:0916.510:1413.42:434.03:52-0.28:123:19Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:0517.111:1014.23:464.04:45-1.28:133:20Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:5517.611:5814.94:423.65:31-2.08:133:21Full Moon26Mon
27Tue11:4217.85:313.36:14-2.48:133:22Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:4115.412:2517.86:163.06:54-2.58:133:23Full Moon28Wed
29Thu1:2115.71:0617.56:582.97:32-2.28:133:24Full Moon29Thu
30Fri1:5915.71:4516.87:392.98:09-1.58:133:25Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat2:3515.52:2216.08:183.18:45-0.68:133:26Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 2:17 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 10% 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 Waning Crescent (10% 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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