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 1h 35m 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 - Dec 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:5713.36:5112.412:042.21:005.17:513:20First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:5314.48:1012.61:092.42:123.47:523:19Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:4415.69:1913.42:102.63:121.47:543:19Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:3116.910:2014.23:072.64:05-0.57:553:18Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:1718.011:1515.03:592.64:54-2.27:563:18Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:0318.84:492.75:42-3.37:583:17Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:0715.611:49 AM19.25:382.86:28-3.97:593:17Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:5615.812:3519.16:253.07:14-3.88:003:16Full Moon8Wed
9Thu1:4415.81:2218.67:133.38:01-3.28:023:16Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:3315.42:1017.68:013.88:48-2.28:033:16Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:2114.82:5916.38:534.39:37-0.98:043:16Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:1214.23:5114.89:504.910:280.58:053:15Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:0613.74:5013.210:545.311:221.88:063:15Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:0213.45:5912.012:085.38:073:15Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:5913.47:1711.212:182.91:244.98:083:16Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:5313.78:3211.11:173.92:314.08:083:16Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:4114.19:3611.52:144.53:262.98:093:16Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:2314.610:2912.03:064.94:111.98:103:16Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:0315.111:1512.63:535.14:501.08:103:17Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:4115.611:5513.24:365.15:270.28:113:17Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:1816.05:165.06:02-0.48:113:18New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:3313.611:55 AM16.35:544.96:37-0.88:123:18New Moon22Wed
23Thu1:0913.912:3116.56:314.77:12-1.18:123:19New Moon23Thu
24Fri1:4614.11:0816.67:084.67:47-1.28:123:20New Moon24Fri
25Sat2:2314.11:4716.47:464.68:24-1.08:133:20Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:0014.12:2715.98:284.69:02-0.78:133:21Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:4014.13:1115.19:144.69:43-0.18:133:22Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:2314.14:0314.110:084.510:280.88:133:23First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:1114.35:0413.011:114.211:191.98:133:24First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:0314.66:1812.212:233.68:133:25First Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:0015.17:3811.712:172.91:372.68:133:26First Quarter31Fri
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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