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 2h 40m 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 - Nov 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:4211.36:5712.312:372.81:047.27:535:06First Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:5312.18:2712.51:562.72:386.27:555:04First Quarter2Tue
3Wed9:4713.49:4113.33:042.23:464.37:575:02Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:3115.010:4214.44:001.54:402.17:595:00Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:1116.511:3615.44:481.05:27-0.18:014:58Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:5017.95:320.66:12-2.08:034:56Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:2616.211:29 AM18.95:150.65:56-3.47:063:54Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:1516.612:1019.55:571.06:40-4.07:083:52Full Moon8Mon
9Tue1:0316.612:5119.46:401.67:25-4.07:103:50Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:5116.11:3518.87:242.58:12-3.37:123:48Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:4115.32:2117.78:103.59:02-2.07:143:47Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri3:3514.43:1116.29:024.79:58-0.57:163:45Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:3513.44:1114.610:045.711:010.97:183:43Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:4512.85:2413.111:246.37:203:41Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:0012.86:5012.312:112.012:576.17:223:40Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:0613.28:1112.11:222.62:185.17:243:38Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:5813.99:1612.42:232.83:173.87:263:37Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:3814.610:0812.93:142.94:022.57:283:35Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:1315.210:5213.33:563.04:401.37:293:34Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:4415.811:3113.74:333.25:140.47:313:32Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:1316.25:073.45:46-0.37:333:31New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:0814.011:43 AM16.45:403.76:18-0.77:353:30New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:4314.112:1416.56:124.06:50-0.87:373:28New Moon23Tue
24Wed1:1914.112:4516.46:444.37:23-0.77:393:27New Moon24Wed
25Thu1:5513.91:1816.27:184.77:58-0.47:413:26Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:3313.51:5315.77:535.28:360.07:423:25Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat3:1413.12:3315.18:335.79:180.57:443:24Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:0112.73:1914.39:216.110:061.17:463:23Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:5612.54:1613.410:226.311:021.77:473:22First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:5612.75:2912.711:396.07:493:21First Quarter30Tue
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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