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 2h 42m 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 - Nov 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:5115.35:332.16:021.37:525:08Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:1014.312:2115.96:062.06:350.47:545:05Full Moon2Tue
3Wed12:4614.712:5016.36:372.07:07-0.37:565:03Full Moon3Wed
4Thu1:2015.01:1816.57:072.17:39-0.77:585:01Full Moon4Thu
5Fri1:5415.11:4716.67:372.48:10-0.98:004:59Full Moon5Fri
6Sat2:2914.92:1616.58:082.98:43-0.88:024:57Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun2:0514.61:4816.17:403.58:19-0.47:043:55Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:4414.12:2215.68:154.28:580.17:063:53Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:2713.53:0214.88:554.99:450.87:083:52Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:1812.93:5214.09:465.610:411.57:103:50Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:2112.65:0013.210:556.011:482.07:123:48Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:3312.86:2412.812:215.87:143:46Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:4213.67:4913.11:002.01:464.77:163:44Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:4114.89:0213.92:081.72:552.97:183:43Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:3216.210:0315.03:071.23:510.97:203:41Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:1817.510:5715.93:590.84:41-1.07:223:39Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:0218.611:4816.64:470.55:27-2.57:243:38New Moon17Wed
18Thu11:4519.35:330.56:12-3.47:263:36New Moon18Thu
19Fri12:3616.912:2819.46:180.86:57-3.77:283:35New Moon19Fri
20Sat1:2316.81:1019.07:021.47:41-3.37:303:33Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun2:1016.31:5418.27:472.28:26-2.57:323:32Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon2:5915.52:3816.98:343.39:13-1.27:343:31Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue3:4914.63:2615.49:254.310:030.27:363:29Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed4:4413.84:2013.910:245.210:591.67:373:28First Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:4713.15:2512.611:365.87:393:27First Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:5413.06:4211.812:032.712:565.77:413:26First Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:5713.28:0111.61:103.42:104.97:433:25First Quarter27Sat
28Sun8:4913.79:0612.02:123.73:093.87:443:24Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:3214.49:5912.53:053.73:552.67:463:23Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue10:0915.110:4413.23:493.64:341.57:483:22Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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