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 28m at 1:21 pm (4.9 ft)
Next high tide : 7:48 pm (13.2 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 - Feb 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:5414.72:4414.88:423.19:000.47:374:22Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:2314.63:2013.89:183.29:301.47:354:24Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:5414.54:0012.79:593.410:032.67:334:26Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:2914.24:5011.610:473.610:423.87:314:29Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:1114.05:5810.611:483.711:335.17:294:31Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:0513.97:2910.31:053.47:274:33Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:1414.09:0310.812:446.02:272.57:254:35Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:2914.610:1411.92:116.33:371.17:234:37Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:3715.711:0813.33:285.74:33-0.57:214:39Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:3716.911:5414.74:314.55:22-2.07:194:41Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:3018.15:243.16:07-3.17:174:43New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:3615.912:2018.86:131.76:49-3.87:154:46New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:1716.81:0719.06:590.67:30-3.87:124:48New Moon13Thu
14Fri1:5617.51:5418.57:46-0.28:10-3.27:104:50Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:3617.72:4017.48:33-0.48:50-1.97:084:52Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:1517.53:2815.99:22-0.29:31-0.27:064:54Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:5716.84:2014.110:140.510:131.87:034:56First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:4115.95:2112.311:121.411:023.97:014:58First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:3314.86:3911.012:222.26:595:01First Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:3913.88:1810.612:045.61:442.66:575:03First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:5913.39:4711.11:326.73:042.36:545:05Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:1713.510:4612.03:056.74:081.66:525:07Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:1714.111:2812.84:136.04:560.86:495:09Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:0414.85:015.05:350.16:475:11Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:0213.611:43 AM15.45:394.06:08-0.56:455:13Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:3114.312:1815.86:133.16:38-0.86:425:15Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:5814.812:5016.06:442.47:06-0.96:405:17Full Moon27Thu
28Fri1:2415.21:2115.97:141.87:33-0.76:375:19Full Moon28Fri
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 4:34 pm — 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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