Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 3h 06m at 8:54 am (-3.9 ft)
Next high tide : 3:21 pm (15.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:28 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Jun 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:1614.06:3113.311:54-0.24:129:16First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:2413.17:3513.512:204.112:560.54:119:17First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:4212.58:3814.11:393.72:021.04:109:19First Quarter3Thu
4Fri9:0212.59:3715.02:562.63:071.24:099:20Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:1413.010:3015.94:031.14:071.34:089:21Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:1713.711:2016.85:01-0.55:021.34:089:22Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:1314.35:52-1.85:531.34:079:23Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:0617.41:0314.86:39-2.86:401.44:069:24Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:5117.61:5115.17:23-3.37:251.64:069:25Full Moon9Wed
10Thu1:3417.52:3615.08:06-3.38:092.04:059:26Full Moon10Thu
11Fri2:1617.13:1914.78:48-2.98:532.54:059:27Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:5716.44:0214.29:29-2.19:373.14:059:27Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:3815.44:4513.610:11-1.110:243.74:049:28Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:2114.25:3113.010:530.011:154.34:049:29Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:0813.06:2012.611:391.14:049:29Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:0111.97:1312.312:134.612:292.14:049:30Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:0511.08:0812.41:204.61:242.94:049:30Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:1610.59:0212.72:294.22:223.54:049:31Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:2710.69:5013.33:323.43:203.84:049:31Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:2911.110:3514.04:252.34:123.84:049:31Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:2211.811:1614.75:111.15:003.74:049:32Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:0912.65:53-0.15:443.44:059:32Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:5313.36:32-1.16:253.14:059:32New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:3616.11:3413.97:11-2.07:062.84:059:32New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:1616.62:1614.47:50-2.77:482.54:069:32New Moon25Fri
26Sat1:5716.92:5714.78:30-3.08:302.44:069:32Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:4016.83:4014.89:11-3.09:162.44:079:32Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:2416.44:2514.89:55-2.610:062.54:089:31Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:1315.65:1314.710:41-1.911:022.64:089:31Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:0714.56:0514.611:31-0.84:099:31First Quarter30Wed
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 12:07 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 8% 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 Waxing Crescent (8% 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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