Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:55 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 20m at 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 - Jun 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:3814.96:0612.911:21-0.911:424.44:129:16Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:4013.97:0813.112:21-0.14:119:17Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:5412.98:1113.612:584.21:250.64:109:19Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:1412.49:1014.42:183.32:291.24:099:20Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:3112.410:0215.33:291.93:301.64:089:21Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:3912.810:5016.14:290.34:261.94:089:22Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:3813.311:3516.75:22-1.15:182.24:079:23Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:3113.86:10-2.16:052.54:069:24New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:1917.01:2014.16:54-2.86:502.84:069:25New Moon9Mon
10Tue1:0117.02:0514.27:36-2.97:333.14:059:26New Moon10Tue
11Wed1:4116.72:4714.08:18-2.78:153.54:059:27New Moon11Wed
12Thu2:2216.23:2913.78:58-2.28:563.94:059:27Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:0215.54:1013.29:39-1.49:394.34:049:28Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:4214.64:5212.810:20-0.610:244.74:049:29Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:2513.65:3612.311:030.411:155.14:049:29Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:1212.56:2412.111:481.34:049:30First Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:0711.57:1412.112:155.212:372.24:049:30First Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:1210.78:0512.31:235.01:292.94:049:31First Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:2510.38:5512.82:324.32:243.54:049:31First Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:3510.59:4113.53:343.33:183.94:049:31Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:3711.010:2514.34:262.14:104.04:049:32Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:3211.711:0815.15:120.84:594.04:059:32Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:2012.55:55-0.55:453.84:059:32Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:0613.26:36-1.66:303.64:059:32Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:3516.61:5013.87:18-2.47:143.34:069:32Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:1917.12:3414.28:00-3.07:593.04:069:32Full Moon26Thu
27Fri2:0517.33:1814.48:44-3.38:462.84:079:32Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:5117.14:0314.59:28-3.19:362.74:089:31Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:4016.54:5114.510:14-2.610:312.74:089:31Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:3315.55:4014.511:02-1.611:322.74:099:31Third Quarter30Mon
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 11:21 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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