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 3m 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 - Jan 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:2316.55:144.36:00-1.18:133:27Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:2414.312:0117.15:534.06:37-1.88:123:28Full Moon2Sun
3Mon1:0314.812:4017.46:323.67:14-2.28:123:29Full Moon3Mon
4Tue1:4115.21:1917.47:123.47:52-2.38:113:30Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:2015.42:0017.27:533.28:31-2.18:113:32Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:0115.42:4416.58:383.29:13-1.58:103:33Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:4415.33:3315.59:293.39:58-0.58:103:35Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:3115.24:2914.310:263.410:490.78:093:36Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:2315.15:3713.011:343.411:462.08:093:38Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:2215.26:5812.212:503.08:083:39Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:2515.48:2312.212:513.12:072.18:073:41Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:2915.99:3912.82:013.83:160.88:063:43Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:2916.510:4213.63:104.04:15-0.48:053:44Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:2417.211:3614.54:113.85:07-1.58:043:46Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:1417.65:053.45:53-2.28:033:48New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:2315.212:0017.95:533.06:35-2.58:023:50New Moon16Sun
17Mon1:0515.612:4417.86:382.87:15-2.48:013:51New Moon17Mon
18Tue1:4515.71:2517.47:212.67:52-2.07:593:53Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:2215.62:0416.78:012.78:29-1.37:583:55Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:5915.32:4215.78:423.09:04-0.37:573:57Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:3414.83:2114.59:243.49:390.97:553:59Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:1114.34:0313.310:093.810:152.27:544:01First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:5013.84:5212.011:014.210:553.57:534:03First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:3413.45:5310.912:024.57:514:05First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:2713.17:1110.31:144.37:494:07First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:2813.28:3510.512:465.62:263.77:484:09First Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:3013.69:4611.22:006.13:272.77:464:11Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:2714.310:4012.23:095.94:171.47:454:13Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:1715.211:2513.24:065.45:000.27:434:15Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:0316.24:544.65:40-1.17:414:17Full Moon30Sun
31Mon12:0514.211:46 AM17.15:373.76:18-2.17:394:20Full Moon31Mon
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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