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 4h 20m at 5:37 pm (3.8 ft)
Next high tide : 11:50 pm (17.1 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 - Nov 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:0714.212:0515.95:542.36:280.27:525:08New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:4414.512:3616.36:282.37:00-0.37:545:06New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:1914.81:0616.57:002.57:31-0.77:565:03New Moon3Fri
4Sat1:5314.81:3616.67:322.78:03-0.77:585:01New Moon4Sat
5Sun1:2714.71:0716.47:043.17:35-0.67:003:59Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:0114.41:3916.17:363.68:08-0.27:023:57Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:3814.02:1415.58:114.18:450.37:043:55Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:1813.52:5214.88:504.79:260.97:063:54Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:0413.03:3814.09:385.310:151.67:083:52First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:5912.74:3713.110:395.611:142.27:103:50First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:0312.85:5212.611:565.57:123:48First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:0913.47:1512.612:212.61:174.67:143:46First Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:1014.48:3013.21:302.62:283.07:163:44Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:0315.79:3514.22:332.33:261.17:183:43Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:5217.110:3215.33:301.84:18-0.87:203:41Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:3918.311:2416.14:211.45:06-2.47:223:40Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:2419.15:091.15:53-3.57:243:38Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:1416.712:0919.55:561.16:39-4.07:263:36Full Moon18Sat
19Sun1:0216.912:5519.46:421.37:24-3.97:283:35Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:5016.71:4118.77:291.88:11-3.27:303:33Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:3816.22:2817.68:182.58:58-2.17:323:32Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:2815.53:1816.19:103.49:49-0.77:343:31Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:2114.74:1314.510:084.210:430.87:353:29Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:1914.05:1713.111:174.811:422.17:373:28Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:2113.66:3312.012:354.97:393:27Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:2513.77:5211.712:473.11:524.47:413:26Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:2214.09:0111.91:503.72:563.57:433:25Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:1114.59:5812.42:484.03:462.47:443:24Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:5215.110:4413.03:374.04:281.47:463:23Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:2915.611:2513.64:203.95:050.67:483:22Waning Crescent30Thu
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 8:43 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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