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 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 - Jan 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:5315.69:0012.11:174.12:441.28:123:28Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:5416.310:1212.92:274.63:47-0.28:123:29Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:5217.111:1213.83:344.74:42-1.58:123:30Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:4817.84:354.55:33-2.58:113:31Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:0514.711:40 AM18.25:304.06:21-3.18:113:33Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:5215.312:2918.46:203.57:06-3.28:103:34Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:3615.61:1618.17:083.27:48-2.98:093:36Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:1815.72:0017.47:543.08:29-2.28:093:37Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:5815.62:4416.38:403.19:09-1.18:083:39Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:3715.23:2714.99:263.49:480.28:073:41Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:1714.84:1313.410:163.710:271.78:063:42Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:5714.35:0611.911:114.111:083.28:053:44Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:4013.96:1010.712:144.28:043:46Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:2913.57:3210.11:254.18:033:47Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:2413.48:5910.212:545.92:363.68:023:49Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:2413.610:0910.92:056.53:372.78:013:51Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:2214.111:0111.73:136.64:271.88:003:53Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:1314.711:4312.64:116.35:090.87:583:55Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:5915.54:585.75:47-0.27:573:57New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:2013.411:41 AM16.25:404.96:23-1.07:563:59New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:5414.112:2016.86:184.26:57-1.77:544:01New Moon21Fri
22Sat1:2714.712:5817.16:563.57:30-2.07:534:03New Moon22Sat
23Sun2:0015.21:3717.17:352.98:03-2.07:514:05Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:3315.52:1716.78:152.48:38-1.67:504:07Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:0715.82:5915.88:582.19:13-0.77:484:09Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:4415.93:4614.69:462.09:520.77:474:11Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:2415.84:4113.210:412.110:362.37:454:13First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:1015.55:5011.811:462.211:293.97:434:15First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:0715.27:1811.11:022.07:414:17First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:1615.08:5411.212:395.32:241.47:404:19Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:3315.310:1312.22:056.03:370.47:384:21Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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