Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 2:30 pm (5.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 21m at 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 - Jul 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:1915.94:2114.09:51-1.99:593.44:119:30Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:0214.85:0113.610:32-0.910:473.74:119:29Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:4713.65:4313.211:120.311:393.94:129:29First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:3512.36:2612.911:541.54:139:28First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:3111.17:1112.812:374.012:392.84:149:27First Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:3810.28:0012.81:423.91:293.94:169:27First Quarter6Tue
7Wed8:549.98:5213.02:493.42:264.74:179:26Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:0810.19:4413.43:512.73:275.24:189:25Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:1010.710:3413.94:451.84:265.34:199:24Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:0211.55:320.85:185.14:209:23Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:4612.26:14-0.26:044.74:229:22Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:0715.31:2712.96:54-1.16:474.24:239:21Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:5015.92:0513.67:32-1.97:293.64:249:20Full Moon13Tue
14Wed1:3216.42:4314.18:10-2.48:103.04:269:18Full Moon14Wed
15Thu2:1416.73:2014.48:48-2.78:532.64:279:17Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:5616.53:5814.79:26-2.59:382.24:299:16Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:4116.04:3814.910:05-2.010:282.04:309:14Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:2915.05:2015.010:47-1.011:221.94:329:13Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:2213.76:0615.011:320.34:339:12Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:2512.46:5914.912:251.812:221.84:359:10Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:4111.47:5914.91:351.61:223.34:379:08Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu9:0611.19:0415.02:491.02:334.44:389:07Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:2811.510:1015.34:010.23:484.84:409:05Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:3612.311:1215.85:04-0.74:584.64:429:04Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:3113.25:59-1.65:564.14:439:02New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:0716.31:1813.96:47-2.26:473.44:459:00New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:5616.71:5914.47:30-2.67:322.94:478:58New Moon27Tue
28Wed1:4116.72:3714.78:10-2.68:142.44:498:57New Moon28Wed
29Thu2:2216.53:1214.88:47-2.28:542.24:508:55Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:0115.93:4514.79:22-1.69:332.24:528:53Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat3:3815.04:1814.49:55-0.610:122.44:548:51Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 11:55 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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