Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 9:05 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 02m at 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 - Oct 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:1713.711:1214.14:481.55:093.66:496:22Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:5614.511:5614.75:321.15:512.56:516:19Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:2915.16:090.76:271.56:536:17Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:3315.212:5815.66:410.57:000.76:556:14Full Moon4Mon
5Tue1:0715.51:2615.97:100.57:310.26:576:11Full Moon5Tue
6Wed1:4015.61:5316.17:390.88:02-0.26:596:09Full Moon6Wed
7Thu2:1315.42:1916.18:061.28:33-0.27:016:06Full Moon7Thu
8Fri2:4615.12:4715.98:351.99:050.07:036:04Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:2014.53:1515.59:042.79:390.57:056:01Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:5713.73:4614.99:353.610:181.17:075:59Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:3912.94:2414.210:124.611:051.87:095:56Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:3212.05:1313.411:005.67:115:54Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:4211.56:2312.812:062.512:086.37:135:51Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:0511.67:5312.71:222.71:416.37:155:49Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri9:2012.59:1613.42:412.33:105.37:175:46Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:1713.910:2314.63:481.34:163.57:195:44Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:0515.511:2015.94:420.35:101.57:215:42Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:4917.05:30-0.65:58-0.47:235:39Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:1116.912:3018.26:14-1.26:43-2.07:255:37New Moon19Tue
20Wed1:0017.61:1119.16:57-1.37:27-3.17:275:34New Moon20Wed
21Thu1:4717.71:5219.47:39-0.98:12-3.57:295:32New Moon21Thu
22Fri2:3417.42:3319.18:22-0.18:57-3.27:315:30Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:2216.63:1518.39:051.19:44-2.37:335:27Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:1215.54:0017.09:522.610:34-1.07:355:25Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:0714.34:5015.410:444.011:310.57:375:23First Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:1113.25:5113.911:485.37:395:21First Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:2812.57:0812.712:391.91:116.07:415:18First Quarter27Wed
28Thu8:4712.68:3412.31:562.62:405.77:435:16First Quarter28Thu
29Fri9:5113.29:4912.53:102.83:524.87:455:14Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:4013.910:4513.14:092.64:453.67:475:12Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:1814.611:3113.74:552.35:262.47:505:10Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 6:13 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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