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 4h 32m 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 - Sep 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:0311.84:5913.710:434.111:352.95:547:37First Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:5410.75:4113.011:225.45:567:35First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:099.86:4212.412:373.612:186.65:587:32First Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:569.78:0812.22:043.81:517.26:007:30First Quarter4Sat
5Sun10:2210.59:3312.93:333.13:316.86:027:27Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:1511.710:3814.14:371.94:395.66:047:24Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:5513.011:3015.45:240.55:294.16:057:22Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:3114.46:05-0.96:132.46:077:19Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:1716.61:0515.76:42-1.96:540.76:097:17Full Moon9Thu
10Fri1:0117.41:4016.87:18-2.47:35-0.76:117:14Full Moon10Fri
11Sat1:4517.72:1417.67:54-2.48:17-1.76:137:12Full Moon11Sat
12Sun2:2817.52:5018.08:31-1.89:01-2.16:157:09Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:1416.83:2717.99:09-0.69:46-1.96:177:06Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:0115.64:0817.39:490.910:37-1.16:197:04Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:5414.04:5316.210:332.811:340.06:217:01Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:5712.55:4914.911:264.66:226:59Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:2011.47:0513.712:461.212:406.16:246:56Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:0011.38:4013.32:131.82:246.66:266:53Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:2212.110:0313.73:371.63:595.96:286:51Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:1813.111:0614.54:430.95:034.66:306:48Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:5914.111:5415.25:320.25:493.26:326:45Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:3414.96:11-0.26:282.06:346:43New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:3515.61:0415.56:45-0.47:021.16:366:40New Moon23Thu
24Fri1:1115.81:3115.97:16-0.37:340.46:386:38New Moon24Fri
25Sat1:4515.71:5616.17:440.18:040.06:406:35New Moon25Sat
26Sun2:1715.42:2116.18:110.88:34-0.16:416:32Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:4914.82:4615.98:381.69:040.16:436:30Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:2214.13:1215.59:052.79:360.66:456:27Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:5613.23:4014.99:333.810:111.46:476:25Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:3612.24:1214.110:055.010:542.36:496:22Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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