Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 2h 14m at 2:55 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:21 am (9.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:39 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - May 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:3818.72:2816.08:06-4.38:070.95:028:24New Moon1Sat
2Sun2:1918.53:1615.48:51-4.08:502.04:598:26Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:0217.74:0514.49:38-3.19:363.24:578:28Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:4716.54:5913.310:28-1.710:274.44:558:30Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:3714.96:0112.311:24-0.311:295.44:538:32First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:3713.47:1311.712:291.14:518:34First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:5212.18:2811.712:516.01:411.94:498:36First Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:1811.59:3212.22:235.72:512.34:478:38First Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:3411.610:2112.93:394.73:492.34:458:40Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:3411.910:5813.64:353.44:362.24:438:42Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:2312.411:3114.35:172.15:152.24:418:43Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:0512.95:541.05:502.34:408:45Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:0114.912:4313.26:270.06:232.44:388:47Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:3015.41:2013.56:59-0.76:552.74:368:49Full Moon14Fri
15Sat1:0015.71:5513.67:31-1.27:273.04:348:51Full Moon15Sat
16Sun1:3015.92:3113.68:04-1.48:003.44:328:53Full Moon16Sun
17Mon2:0215.83:0913.38:38-1.38:333.94:318:54Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:3615.63:4812.99:14-1.19:104.44:298:56Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:1315.24:3312.49:55-0.79:534.94:288:58Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu3:5514.65:2411.910:41-0.110:455.34:268:59Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:4613.86:2311.811:350.411:525.44:249:01Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:4913.07:2812.112:360.94:239:03Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:0612.48:2912.91:125.01:421.24:229:04Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:2712.39:2514.02:323.92:461.34:209:06Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:4112.710:1415.33:402.13:441.34:199:07Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:4713.411:0016.54:380.24:381.44:189:09Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:4614.111:4517.45:30-1.65:291.54:169:10Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:4014.76:19-3.06:171.64:159:12New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:3018.01:3115.07:06-3.97:032.04:149:13New Moon29Sat
30Sun1:1518.12:2015.07:51-4.17:502.44:139:15New Moon30Sun
31Mon2:0017.83:0814.78:37-3.88:362.94:129:16Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 6:08 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 72% 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 Waxing Gibbous (72% 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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