Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 12:26 pm (3.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 41m at 6:40 am (11.2 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:35 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (54% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Aug 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:4415.82:3514.28:11-1.68:122.74:558:49New Moon1Wed
2Thu2:1915.93:0714.58:44-1.78:482.44:578:47Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:5515.73:4014.79:16-1.59:252.24:598:45Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:3215.24:1414.89:50-0.910:062.15:018:43Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:1214.44:5014.810:26-0.110:532.15:038:41Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:5913.45:3214.711:061.111:472.25:058:39First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:5612.36:2114.511:532.35:068:37First Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:0811.47:2114.512:532.112:523.65:088:35First Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:3411.18:3014.72:101.82:054.45:108:33Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:0011.69:4215.33:280.93:254.65:128:31Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:1012.610:4816.14:37-0.34:374.05:148:28Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:0713.85:35-1.65:383.15:168:26Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:5514.96:26-2.66:312.05:188:24Full Moon13Mon
14Tue12:4017.71:4015.87:12-3.37:201.15:208:22Full Moon14Tue
15Wed1:2918.02:2116.37:54-3.48:060.45:218:19Full Moon15Wed
16Thu2:1417.83:0016.58:35-3.08:500.25:238:17Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri2:5817.23:3816.39:13-2.29:340.35:258:15Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:4116.04:1515.89:51-0.910:190.85:278:12Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:2414.64:5315.010:280.711:061.55:298:10Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:1013.15:3314.211:072.411:582.35:318:08Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:0311.76:1813.311:504.05:338:05Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:1010.67:1612.61:003.012:455.45:358:03Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:3710.18:2812.32:153.32:016.35:378:00Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri10:0310.49:4112.63:313.03:286.45:387:58Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:0611.210:4113.34:342.34:365.95:407:55Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:5112.111:3014.15:231.45:265.05:427:53Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:2813.06:040.46:064.05:447:50Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:1115.01:0013.96:39-0.46:433.05:467:48New Moon28Tue
29Wed12:4915.71:3214.77:12-1.17:172.15:487:45New Moon29Wed
30Thu1:2516.22:0215.37:43-1.57:511.35:507:43New Moon30Thu
31Fri2:0116.42:3315.88:15-1.68:270.75:527:40New Moon31Fri
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 9:33 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 54% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (54% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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