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 24m at 1:42 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 7:54 am (10.2 ft)
Sunset today : 9:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:37 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Aug 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:2712.411:0116.24:55-0.34:514.24:558:50Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:2213.65:50-1.85:493.24:578:48Full Moon2Fri
3Sat1:1014.76:40-3.06:432.14:598:46Full Moon3Sat
4Sun12:5118.11:5615.77:26-3.87:331.25:008:44Full Moon4Sun
5Mon1:4118.52:3916.38:11-4.18:210.45:028:42Full Moon5Mon
6Tue2:3018.43:2116.68:54-3.89:100.15:048:40Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:1817.64:0316.69:36-2.99:590.25:068:38Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:0616.34:4616.210:19-1.510:510.65:088:36Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:5714.75:3115.511:020.311:481.25:108:33Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:5313.06:1914.611:492.15:128:31Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:5911.57:1613.812:521.812:433.95:138:29Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon8:2110.68:2213.32:042.21:525.35:158:27Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue9:5010.69:3313.23:202.23:125.95:178:24Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:0211.210:3613.64:271.74:265.85:198:22Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:5411.911:2814.15:211.05:235.35:218:20Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:3412.76:050.36:074.55:238:18Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:1114.81:0813.36:43-0.36:443.75:258:15New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:4915.31:3913.97:16-0.87:183.05:278:13New Moon18Sun
19Mon1:2415.62:0814.47:47-1.17:512.45:298:11New Moon19Mon
20Tue1:5715.72:3614.78:17-1.28:232.05:308:08New Moon20Tue
21Wed2:3015.63:0414.98:45-0.98:551.75:328:06Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:0315.23:3315.09:14-0.49:291.65:348:03Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:3714.54:0214.99:430.410:061.65:368:01Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:1513.74:3414.810:151.410:481.85:387:58Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:5912.75:1214.510:522.711:402.25:407:56First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:5511.66:0014.111:374.05:427:54First Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:1010.87:0413.812:462.412:395.15:447:51First Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:4510.78:2414.02:082.22:035.85:467:49First Quarter28Wed
29Thu10:1111.59:4314.73:311.43:325.45:487:46Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:1512.810:5215.94:390.04:444.35:497:44Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:0614.25:35-1.45:422.75:517:41Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 63% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (63% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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