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 21m 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 - Jan 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:2014.21:5215.87:494.58:26-0.58:123:27Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:5514.02:2815.18:264.79:010.18:123:28Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:3013.83:0614.39:064.99:360.98:123:29Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:0713.53:4713.29:505.110:131.88:113:31Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:4613.34:3512.210:425.210:542.88:113:32Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:3013.35:3611.211:435.111:413.88:103:34Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:1913.46:5210.712:534.68:103:35Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:1213.88:1410.712:384.72:043.78:093:37Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:0914.49:2911.41:425.33:072.48:083:38Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:0515.310:3012.42:485.44:010.98:073:40Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:5816.311:2213.53:495.14:51-0.78:073:41Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:5017.44:434.55:37-2.08:063:43New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:0914.511:40 AM18.35:343.86:22-3.18:053:45New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:5415.412:2818.86:223.07:06-3.78:043:47New Moon14Tue
15Wed1:3816.01:1618.97:102.47:49-3.78:033:48Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:2116.42:0418.57:582.08:33-3.28:013:50Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:0516.52:5317.48:491.89:17-2.28:003:52Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:4916.43:4515.99:431.910:02-0.77:593:54Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:3616.14:4214.210:422.210:501.17:583:56First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:2715.65:4912.611:492.411:442.97:563:58First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:2315.17:0911.41:032.57:554:00First Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:2614.88:3811.212:484.52:182.17:544:02Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:3214.79:5611.62:025.53:271.47:524:04Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:3314.910:5712.43:155.94:230.77:514:06Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:2715.311:4313.14:175.75:110.07:494:08Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:1415.75:085.25:52-0.57:474:10Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:2213.711:55 AM16.15:504.76:28-0.97:464:12Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:5614.212:3216.36:274.17:01-1.17:444:14Full Moon28Tue
29Wed1:2714.51:0616.37:013.77:33-1.17:424:16Full Moon29Wed
30Thu1:5714.71:3916.07:353.48:02-0.97:414:18Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:2614.82:1115.58:083.28:31-0.47:394:20Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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