Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 9:36 am (-3.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 38m at 3:14 am (17.1 ft)
Sunset today : 9:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:29 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (16% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Aug 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:5413.35:3413.711:041.411:453.04:568:49Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:4112.06:1613.111:442.84:588:47Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:3810.97:0612.712:423.512:304.14:598:45Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:5110.18:0512.51:493.61:295.15:018:43Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:1310.19:1012.73:013.32:425.75:038:41Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:2710.610:1013.34:062.53:545.75:058:39Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:2411.511:0314.15:001.54:525.25:078:37Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:0912.45:450.45:414.45:098:34Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:4813.46:25-0.66:233.55:118:32New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:3115.91:2514.37:02-1.67:032.65:128:30New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:1216.62:0115.07:38-2.37:421.75:148:28New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:5217.02:3715.68:14-2.68:221.15:168:26New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:3217.03:1316.08:51-2.59:040.65:188:23Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:1416.63:5116.29:29-2.09:480.55:208:21Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:5915.74:3116.110:08-1.010:380.65:228:19Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:4914.65:1515.810:520.411:341.05:248:16First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:4713.26:0715.311:421.95:268:14First Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:5912.07:0914.812:401.412:433.45:288:12First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:2611.58:2214.51:581.51:584.45:298:09First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:5211.89:3714.83:191.13:214.75:318:07Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:0312.710:4415.44:290.24:344.25:338:05Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:5813.811:4116.15:27-0.75:333.35:358:02Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:4414.76:15-1.56:232.35:378:00Full Moon23Wed
24Thu12:3016.71:2415.36:58-1.97:061.55:397:57Full Moon24Thu
25Fri1:1416.92:0015.77:36-2.07:470.95:417:55Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:5416.82:3415.88:11-1.88:250.75:437:52Full Moon26Sat
27Sun2:3216.43:0615.78:44-1.29:010.75:457:50Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:0815.73:3615.49:16-0.29:381.05:477:47Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:4414.74:0714.99:470.910:161.55:487:45Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:2213.64:3914.210:182.210:572.25:507:42Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:0312.45:1413.510:523.511:452.95:527:40Third Quarter31Thu
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 6:25 am — 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 16% 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 (16% 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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