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 05m 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 - Apr 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:0416.13:4214.09:24-0.49:252.46:167:24Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:3415.84:2313.010:010.09:583.56:137:26Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:0915.35:1212.010:450.610:394.66:117:28Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:5214.56:1811.011:421.411:365.76:087:30Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:5113.77:4910.612:572.06:067:32Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:1513.19:2011.31:026.42:261.86:037:34Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:5013.310:2612.62:455.93:441.06:017:36Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:0914.311:1614.24:074.44:44-0.15:587:38Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:1215.411:5915.75:072.45:33-1.15:557:40Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:0516.45:570.36:17-1.65:537:41New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:3817.012:5516.96:43-1.46:58-1.75:507:43New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:1617.91:4117.07:27-2.77:37-1.25:487:45New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:5318.42:2616.78:09-3.38:15-0.35:457:47New Moon13Sun
14Mon2:3018.23:1015.98:51-3.28:540.95:437:49Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:0717.63:5514.79:34-2.59:332.45:417:51Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:4516.54:4213.410:19-1.310:143.95:387:53Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:2515.15:3612.111:080.211:025.35:367:55First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:1313.66:4411.012:081.65:337:57First Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:1612.28:1010.612:066.41:222.65:317:59First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:4411.49:3211.01:436.92:432.95:288:01First Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:1411.410:2811.83:206.33:502.65:268:03Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:2012.011:0712.74:255.14:402.15:248:05Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:1012.711:3913.65:103.75:201.65:218:07Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:5213.45:472.35:541.35:198:09Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:0814.512:2913.96:201.16:251.15:178:11Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:3615.31:0514.36:520.06:551.15:148:13Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:0415.91:4114.57:24-0.97:251.45:128:15Full Moon27Sun
28Mon1:3316.32:1714.57:56-1.47:561.85:108:17Full Moon28Mon
29Tue2:0316.52:5414.38:29-1.78:292.45:088:19Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:3516.43:3413.89:06-1.69:043.25:058:21Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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