Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 5h 55m at 5:44 am (-2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:14 pm (13.1 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 - Jan 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:1215.13:0214.99:003.59:210.48:123:27Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:4814.73:4213.69:433.99:581.68:123:28Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:2714.24:2812.410:314.410:382.98:123:29Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:0913.85:2411.311:294.711:244.08:113:31Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:5913.56:3610.612:374.78:113:32Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:5613.57:5910.512:225.01:514.28:103:33Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:5713.89:1411.01:295.52:573.28:103:35Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:5514.410:1311.92:375.63:502.08:093:36Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:4715.311:0113.03:375.24:360.78:083:38Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:3516.311:4414.04:284.55:17-0.68:083:40Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:2017.25:143.65:56-1.78:073:41New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:2415.012:0317.95:572.86:35-2.58:063:43New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:0315.912:4618.36:402.07:13-3.08:053:45New Moon13Fri
14Sat1:4216.51:3018.37:241.47:53-2.98:043:46Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:2116.92:1517.78:091.18:33-2.48:033:48Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:0317.03:0216.78:571.19:15-1.38:023:50Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:4616.83:5315.39:501.310:010.18:003:52First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:3416.44:5213.810:491.710:521.77:593:54First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:2915.96:0312.511:582.111:533.37:583:56First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:3215.47:2911.81:162.17:573:58First Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:4315.28:5512.01:064.42:331.57:554:00Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:5415.510:0612.72:264.93:400.67:544:02Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:5616.011:0213.63:384.74:35-0.37:524:03Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:4916.511:4814.54:364.15:21-1.07:514:06Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:3516.95:253.46:02-1.57:494:08Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:2715.112:1617.06:072.86:39-1.77:474:10Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:0315.612:5416.96:462.37:13-1.67:464:12Full Moon27Fri
28Sat1:3615.81:2916.67:222.17:45-1.27:444:14Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:0715.82:0315.97:572.08:16-0.67:424:16Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:3715.62:3715.18:322.28:470.37:414:18Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:0715.33:1214.19:082.59:181.47:394:20Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 8:59 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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