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 1h 26m 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 - Dec 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:4315.711:2413.84:283.55:100.57:493:21Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:1616.35:043.45:45-0.47:513:20Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:0214.311:48 AM16.75:393.46:18-1.07:523:19Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:3914.612:2116.96:133.46:52-1.37:543:19Full Moon4Sat
5Sun1:1514.812:5516.96:483.57:28-1.57:553:18Full Moon5Sun
6Mon1:5314.81:3116.77:243.78:05-1.37:573:17Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:3314.62:0916.38:034.08:45-1.07:583:17Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:1614.42:5215.68:474.49:29-0.47:593:17Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:0314.13:4214.79:394.810:190.48:013:16Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:5713.94:4413.710:425.011:171.28:023:16Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:5714.15:5912.911:594.78:033:16Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:0114.67:2312.712:211.91:193.88:043:16Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:0215.48:4113.11:282.32:322.38:053:15Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:5916.49:4813.92:332.43:330.68:063:15Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:5117.410:4714.73:322.44:26-1.08:073:16Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:3918.211:4015.54:252.25:15-2.28:083:16New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:2618.75:152.16:01-3.08:093:16New Moon17Fri
18Sat12:2816.012:1118.96:022.26:45-3.38:093:16New Moon18Sat
19Sun1:1416.212:5518.66:482.37:27-3.08:103:16New Moon19Sun
20Mon1:5916.01:3817.97:332.78:09-2.38:113:17Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:4215.62:2016.98:183.28:51-1.38:113:17Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:2615.03:0315.69:043.89:34-0.18:123:18Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:1014.43:4914.29:554.510:181.28:123:18Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:5813.84:4012.910:525.011:052.58:123:19First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:5013.45:4211.711:585.211:593.68:133:20First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:4613.26:5611.01:104.98:133:21First Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:4313.48:1310.912:594.42:184.28:133:21First Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:3513.89:2011.42:014.93:153.28:133:22Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:2214.410:1512.12:595.04:032.18:133:23Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:0515.111:0212.93:494.84:440.98:133:24Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:4515.911:4513.64:344.55:23-0.28:133:25Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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