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 32m 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 - Oct 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:3314.611:4714.85:111.15:382.16:496:22Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:0915.35:520.86:161.16:516:19New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:2715.212:4115.96:270.76:500.36:536:17New Moon3Tue
4Wed1:0315.41:1016.26:590.77:22-0.26:556:14New Moon4Wed
5Thu1:3715.41:3916.47:291.07:53-0.46:576:11New Moon5Thu
6Fri2:1015.32:0716.37:591.58:24-0.46:596:09New Moon6Fri
7Sat2:4314.92:3516.18:292.18:55-0.17:016:06Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:1614.33:0515.68:592.89:290.57:036:04Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:5213.63:3815.09:323.710:061.27:056:01Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:3312.84:1514.210:084.610:491.97:075:59Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:2212.05:0213.410:545.511:442.77:095:56First Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:2611.46:0512.711:596.17:115:54First Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:4311.57:2712.412:543.11:246.17:135:51First Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:5712.28:5012.82:112.92:505.27:155:49First Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:5513.59:5913.83:202.33:573.67:175:47Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:4315.010:5715.04:161.44:501.67:195:44Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:2616.511:4916.25:050.55:38-0.37:215:42Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:0817.95:50-0.16:24-2.07:235:39Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:3817.012:4918.96:33-0.47:08-3.27:255:37Full Moon19Thu
20Fri1:2617.51:3119.47:16-0.47:53-3.87:275:35Full Moon20Fri
21Sat2:1317.42:1419.38:000.18:39-3.87:295:32Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:0116.92:5818.78:440.99:26-3.07:315:30Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:5016.13:4517.69:322.110:17-1.87:335:28Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:4415.04:3716.110:243.311:12-0.37:355:25Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:4413.95:3814.511:274.57:375:23Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:5313.26:5313.212:161.112:455.27:395:21Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:0913.08:1812.61:282.12:145.27:415:18Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat9:1813.49:3512.72:412.63:314.37:435:16Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:1314.110:3613.13:442.64:303.27:455:14Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:5614.811:2513.74:352.55:152.07:475:12Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:3315.45:172.45:541.07:495:10Waning Crescent31Tue
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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