Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 5:37 pm (3.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 49m at 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 - Jun 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:5213.26:5813.612:160.74:129:16Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:0312.58:0014.01:053.31:181.44:119:17Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat8:2112.29:0114.82:202.42:241.94:109:19Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:3812.59:5915.73:301.13:302.14:099:20Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:4613.210:5316.64:32-0.44:312.04:089:21Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:4614.011:4417.35:27-1.85:261.84:089:22Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:4014.76:17-3.06:181.64:079:23New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:3317.81:3015.27:05-3.77:071.54:069:24New Moon8Thu
9Fri1:2017.92:1715.57:50-3.97:541.64:069:25New Moon9Fri
10Sat2:0517.63:0215.48:34-3.68:401.84:059:26Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:5017.03:4515.19:17-3.09:272.24:059:27Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:3416.04:2914.610:00-2.010:142.84:059:27Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:1914.75:1314.010:44-0.711:053.44:049:28Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:0713.46:0013.411:290.64:049:29First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:0012.16:4913.012:023.812:171.84:049:29First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:0211.07:4312.81:074.01:102.94:049:30First Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:1510.48:3812.92:163.82:083.74:049:30First Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:2810.49:3113.33:223.23:084.24:049:31Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:3210.810:1913.84:192.34:044.34:049:31Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:2511.511:0414.45:061.34:554.14:049:31Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:1112.25:480.35:403.84:049:32Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:5213.06:27-0.66:223.44:059:32Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:2715.71:3113.67:04-1.47:023.04:059:32Full Moon23Fri
24Sat1:0616.22:0914.17:40-2.07:412.64:059:32Full Moon24Sat
25Sun1:4616.52:4714.58:16-2.48:212.34:069:32Full Moon25Sun
26Mon2:2616.53:2514.88:54-2.59:042.14:069:32Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:0716.24:0514.99:32-2.29:492.04:079:32Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:5215.64:4714.910:14-1.610:402.14:089:31Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:4114.65:3414.810:58-0.711:372.14:089:31Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:3713.56:2614.811:480.44:099:31Third Quarter30Fri
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 2:55 pm — 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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