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 5h 33m 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 - Aug 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:1613.94:4914.110:270.610:542.74:568:49Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:5612.65:2313.711:001.911:403.14:588:47First Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:4211.46:0013.211:363.34:598:45First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:3910.36:4612.812:343.512:194.65:018:43First Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:579.67:4412.61:413.61:175.85:038:41First Quarter5Thu
6Fri9:309.78:5312.72:593.42:346.45:058:39Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:4710.410:0113.34:102.63:536.35:078:37Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:4211.310:5914.35:071.54:575.75:098:34Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:2512.45:530.25:474.75:118:32Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:0413.46:33-1.06:323.55:138:30Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:3516.31:3914.47:11-2.17:132.45:148:28Full Moon11Wed
12Thu1:1817.12:1515.37:48-2.87:551.35:168:26Full Moon12Thu
13Fri2:0117.42:5016.08:24-3.08:370.55:188:23Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:4417.33:2616.49:00-2.69:210.05:208:21Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:2816.64:0316.69:38-1.810:08-0.15:228:19Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:1515.44:4316.410:17-0.410:590.15:248:16Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:0713.95:2715.911:001.311:580.65:268:14Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:0912.46:2015.111:503.25:288:12Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:2711.27:2714.41:081.212:544.85:308:09Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:0210.98:4714.12:301.32:195.85:318:07Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:2911.510:0614.43:500.93:505.85:338:05Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:3412.511:1115.14:570.15:035.05:358:02Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:2213.55:51-0.75:573.95:378:00Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:0415.81:0214.36:34-1.36:422.95:397:57New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:4916.21:3614.97:12-1.77:202.05:417:55New Moon25Wed
26Thu1:2816.42:0815.37:46-1.77:561.45:437:52New Moon26Thu
27Fri2:0516.22:3615.58:18-1.38:301.05:457:50New Moon27Fri
28Sat2:3915.73:0415.58:47-0.79:030.95:477:47Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:1315.03:3115.39:160.39:371.15:487:45Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:4614.13:5814.99:441.410:111.55:507:42Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:2213.04:2614.310:122.710:492.25:527:40Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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