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 3h 16m at 5:44 am (-2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:14 pm (13.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:22 am
Moon phase : New Moon (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Mar 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:2915.72:4814.38:371.18:441.66:355:21Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:5815.33:2413.39:121.69:152.76:335:23Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:3114.84:0512.29:512.29:503.86:305:25Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:0914.14:5711.210:402.910:354.96:285:28Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:5813.56:1110.411:453.411:405.86:255:30Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:0513.07:4410.51:073.46:235:32Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:2713.19:0311.41:096.02:272.66:205:34Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:4413.910:0012.82:355.33:301.36:185:36Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:4815.110:4614.43:413.94:21-0.16:155:38Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:4216.411:2815.94:342.15:05-1.36:135:40Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:3217.45:220.35:47-2.26:105:42New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:0817.21:1918.17:07-1.27:28-2.57:076:44New Moon12Sun
13Mon1:4818.22:0518.27:52-2.38:08-2.37:056:46New Moon13Mon
14Tue2:2818.72:5117.88:37-2.88:49-1.67:026:48Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:0918.73:3816.89:23-2.79:31-0.47:006:50Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:5118.14:2715.510:11-1.910:161.16:576:52Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:3617.05:2214.011:04-0.711:062.86:556:54First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:2815.66:2712.512:050.66:526:56First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:3214.27:4811.712:084.31:181.76:496:58First Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:5213.29:1611.71:295.32:402.26:477:00First Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:1713.110:2712.43:025.43:542.06:447:02Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:2813.511:1913.24:194.64:521.46:427:04Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:2214.111:5914.15:153.55:370.96:397:06Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:0614.65:582.46:150.56:377:08Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:3214.812:4415.06:341.46:480.36:347:10Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:0215.31:1915.37:070.67:180.36:317:12Full Moon26Sun
27Mon1:3115.81:5215.37:380.17:480.56:297:14Full Moon27Mon
28Tue1:5816.02:2415.18:09-0.38:160.96:267:16Full Moon28Tue
29Wed2:2616.02:5614.88:40-0.38:451.56:247:18Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:5515.93:2914.29:11-0.19:152.26:217:20Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:2415.54:0513.49:450.49:473.06:197:22Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 4% 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 New Moon (4% 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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