Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 4h 12m at 1:42 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 7:54 am (10.2 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 - May 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:3511.09:1411.11:396.72:303.05:038:23First Quarter1Wed
2Thu9:0011.210:0612.03:096.03:332.75:018:25First Quarter2Thu
3Fri10:0611.810:4713.04:114.74:222.14:588:27Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:5812.711:2214.24:573.15:041.64:568:29Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:4413.511:5515.35:361.55:411.14:548:31Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:2614.36:130.06:180.94:528:33Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:2916.31:0814.86:50-1.46:540.94:508:35Full Moon7Tue
8Wed1:0317.11:5015.27:28-2.47:311.14:488:37Full Moon8Wed
9Thu1:3917.62:3415.18:08-3.08:101.64:468:39Full Moon9Thu
10Fri2:1817.73:1914.88:50-3.18:522.24:448:41Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:5917.34:0814.29:35-2.79:383.14:428:43Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:4516.65:0313.410:26-1.910:323.94:408:44Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:3815.56:0712.811:24-0.911:384.74:398:46Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:4214.27:1912.612:300.14:378:48Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:5913.28:3213.01:004.81:430.74:358:50Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:2412.79:3513.82:274.22:541.04:338:52Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:4212.810:2814.73:422.93:551.14:328:53Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:4713.311:1215.64:411.34:481.14:308:55Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:4213.711:5216.25:31-0.15:331.34:288:57Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:3014.16:15-1.26:141.64:278:59New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:2916.51:1414.36:55-2.06:532.04:259:00New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:0516.61:5514.37:32-2.37:292.54:249:02New Moon22Wed
23Thu1:3916.42:3314.18:09-2.28:053.14:229:03New Moon23Thu
24Fri2:1216.03:1213.78:45-1.88:403.74:219:05Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:4615.43:5013.19:22-1.29:174.34:209:07Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:2114.74:3112.510:01-0.49:564.94:189:08Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:0013.85:1611.910:430.510:425.54:179:10Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:4312.86:0711.511:301.311:395.94:169:11First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:3611.97:0511.412:242.04:159:12First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:4311.18:0411.712:515.91:222.54:149:14First Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:5910.88:5812.42:095.32:222.74:139:15First Quarter31Fri
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 4:48 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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