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 3h 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 - Oct 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:2611.14:5413.210:436.211:523.26:516:20First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:3910.35:5612.411:427.26:536:17First Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:2210.27:2912.11:163.61:257.66:556:14First Quarter3Sun
4Mon9:4411.19:0212.62:483.23:086.86:576:12Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:3612.510:1213.83:562.14:165.16:596:09Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:1614.011:0715.14:460.85:063.17:016:07Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:5215.611:5616.35:28-0.25:501.07:036:04Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:2717.06:08-1.06:33-0.97:056:02Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:4317.11:0318.26:46-1.27:15-2.47:075:59Full Moon9Sat
10Sun1:2817.41:3918.97:24-1.07:57-3.37:095:57Full Moon10Sun
11Mon2:1417.32:1719.18:03-0.28:41-3.57:115:54Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:0116.62:5718.78:431.09:27-2.97:135:52Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed3:5015.53:3917.79:262.410:17-1.87:155:49Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:4414.14:2816.210:144.111:15-0.37:175:47Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:4812.85:2714.611:135.67:195:45Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:1012.06:4813.212:251.212:366.67:215:42Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:4112.08:2512.71:492.02:236.67:235:40Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:5412.89:4713.03:092.13:495.47:255:37Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:4613.710:4713.64:121.84:474.07:275:35Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:2414.611:3514.24:591.45:312.67:295:33Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:5615.35:381.26:071.47:315:30Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:1514.612:2515.96:111.26:390.47:335:28New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:5114.812:5116.36:411.57:09-0.37:355:26New Moon23Sat
24Sun1:2514.91:1716.57:101.97:39-0.67:375:23New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:5814.81:4316.57:382.48:09-0.77:395:21New Moon25Mon
26Tue2:3114.52:1016.38:073.18:39-0.47:415:19Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:0414.02:3815.98:363.99:120.17:435:17Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:4113.33:0915.39:074.89:480.87:455:14Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:2212.53:4414.59:425.710:311.67:475:12Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:1211.74:2913.710:266.511:262.37:495:10First Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:2011.25:3112.811:307.27:515:08First Quarter31Sun
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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