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 1h 45m 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 - Apr 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:5715.04:4612.510:231.010:253.96:167:24Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:3514.35:3711.711:091.611:124.86:137:26Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:2413.56:4411.112:072.36:117:28Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:3012.98:0511.212:175.51:212.56:087:29Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:5312.79:2112.01:435.52:402.26:067:31Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:1513.310:2013.33:094.63:481.46:037:33Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:2414.311:1014.94:172.94:440.46:017:35Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:2215.511:5416.45:130.95:33-0.55:587:37Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:1516.56:02-0.96:18-1.15:567:39New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:3717.71:0417.16:49-2.57:02-1.35:537:41New Moon10Mon
11Tue1:1918.61:5217.47:34-3.67:45-1.15:517:43New Moon11Tue
12Wed2:0118.92:3917.18:19-3.98:28-0.55:487:45Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:4318.73:2616.49:05-3.69:120.65:467:47Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:2717.94:1515.39:53-2.79:581.85:437:49Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:1316.75:0814.010:44-1.410:503.25:417:51Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:0415.16:0912.911:400.011:524.45:387:53First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:0513.67:2012.212:461.35:367:55First Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:2112.58:3712.01:115.11:592.25:337:57First Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:4412.09:4412.52:385.03:102.45:317:59First Quarter19Wed
20Thu9:5712.210:3613.13:534.24:092.35:298:01Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:5512.711:1713.94:483.14:572.15:268:03Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:4113.311:5214.55:321.95:371.85:248:05Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:2113.86:090.96:131.75:218:07Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:2415.112:5814.16:420.16:451.65:198:09Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:5415.61:3214.47:14-0.67:171.75:178:11Full Moon25Tue
26Wed1:2415.92:0614.47:46-0.97:481.95:158:13Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:5516.02:4114.38:18-1.18:202.25:128:15Full Moon27Thu
28Fri2:2615.93:1614.08:51-1.08:532.75:108:17Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:5815.63:5313.59:26-0.79:293.35:088:19Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:3415.24:3512.910:05-0.210:103.95:068:21Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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