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 2h 46m 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 - Jun 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:1211.19:4513.33:174.23:172.74:129:17Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:1511.710:2814.44:122.74:082.64:119:18Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:1112.511:0915.54:591.04:552.44:109:19Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:0113.35:43-0.65:392.24:099:20Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:4914.16:26-2.06:242.14:089:21Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:3217.31:3714.67:09-3.17:082.14:079:22Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:1517.92:2414.97:53-3.77:542.24:079:23Full Moon7Fri
8Sat2:0118.03:1214.98:39-3.98:412.44:069:24Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:4817.74:0214.79:27-3.69:332.84:069:25Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:3916.94:5514.310:17-2.810:303.24:059:26Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:3315.85:5114.011:11-1.811:343.54:059:27Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:3414.46:5213.812:09-0.64:059:28Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:4413.17:5413.912:473.51:100.64:049:28Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:0112.28:5414.32:043.02:141.54:049:29Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:1811.99:4814.73:162.13:152.34:049:30Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:2812.010:3715.24:181.04:122.84:049:30Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:2712.411:2115.55:110.05:033.24:049:31Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:1812.85:56-0.95:493.44:049:31Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:0215.71:0313.16:38-1.46:313.64:049:31New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:4015.81:4313.47:16-1.77:103.74:049:31New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:1715.72:2113.57:53-1.77:483.84:049:32New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:5315.62:5713.48:29-1.68:244.04:059:32New Moon22Sat
23Sun2:2915.33:3313.29:05-1.39:014.14:059:32Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:0514.84:1013.09:41-0.89:394.34:059:32Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:4214.14:4812.710:17-0.210:214.64:069:32Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:2113.45:2812.510:560.511:094.74:079:32Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:0612.56:1212.511:371.24:079:32First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:0011.67:0012.612:054.712:232.04:089:31First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:0510.97:5013.01:104.41:152.74:089:31First Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:2010.78:4313.62:193.62:133.34:099:31First Quarter30Sun
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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