Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 1:21 pm (4.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 24m at 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 - Sep 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:5015.66:23-2.56:331.25:537:39Full Moon1Sun
2Mon12:4218.01:3216.67:07-3.27:20-0.15:557:36Full Moon2Mon
3Tue1:3018.42:1117.37:48-3.38:06-1.05:577:33Full Moon3Tue
4Wed2:1618.22:5017.68:28-2.88:50-1.45:597:31Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:0117.43:2817.49:07-1.79:35-1.26:017:28Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:4616.14:0616.79:45-0.210:21-0.56:037:26Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:3314.64:4515.710:251.711:110.56:057:23Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:2513.05:2814.511:073.56:067:21Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:2711.56:2213.312:081.711:59 AM5.36:087:18Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:5010.67:3512.41:192.71:136.56:107:15Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:2710.69:0312.22:423.02:526.96:127:13Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:4111.310:1612.83:582.74:156.36:147:10Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:2912.211:1013.64:551.95:095.36:167:08Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:0513.15:391.15:504.16:187:05Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:3613.96:140.46:243.06:207:02Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:2915.11:0414.76:46-0.26:562.06:217:00New Moon16Mon
17Tue1:0315.61:3115.37:15-0.57:271.26:236:57New Moon17Tue
18Wed1:3615.81:5815.87:44-0.57:580.56:256:55New Moon18Wed
19Thu2:0915.82:2516.18:12-0.28:300.16:276:52New Moon19Thu
20Fri2:4315.52:5316.28:400.49:03-0.16:296:49Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:1814.93:2216.19:101.39:400.16:316:47Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:5714.13:5515.89:442.410:220.56:336:44Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:4313.04:3515.210:223.711:131.26:356:42First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:4111.95:2614.411:115.06:376:39First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:0111.16:3713.712:201.912:216.06:396:36First Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:3811.38:0913.61:452.11:586.36:406:34First Quarter26Thu
27Fri9:5912.39:3514.33:121.53:315.46:426:31Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:5713.710:4415.44:210.44:403.76:446:29Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:4315.211:4116.55:15-0.75:341.86:466:26Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:2516.56:01-1.56:210.16:486:24Full Moon30Mon
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 10:37 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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