Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:06 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 45m at 8:52 pm (13.0 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 - Jul 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:0514.81:2512.56:53-0.56:444.64:109:30Full Moon1Fri
2Sat12:4515.12:0212.97:29-1.07:224.34:119:29Full Moon2Sat
3Sun1:2315.42:3713.28:04-1.38:004.04:129:29Full Moon3Sun
4Mon2:0015.53:1213.48:38-1.58:373.84:139:28Full Moon4Mon
5Tue2:3715.53:4613.59:12-1.59:163.64:149:28Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:1515.24:2113.69:47-1.39:573.54:159:27Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:5614.64:5813.710:22-0.810:443.34:169:26Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:4113.85:3713.811:010.011:373.14:189:25Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:3312.86:2114.011:441.04:199:24Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:3611.87:1214.312:392.712:342.24:209:23Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:5211.18:1014.71:482.11:333.34:219:22Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:1511.19:1215.23:011.12:424.24:239:21Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:3311.610:1615.94:09-0.13:544.54:249:20Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:4012.511:1716.65:11-1.45:024.24:269:19Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:3713.56:06-2.56:023.64:279:17New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:1417.31:2814.46:57-3.46:562.94:289:16New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:0717.72:1415.07:44-3.87:462.34:309:15New Moon17Sun
18Mon1:5717.82:5715.38:29-3.88:341.84:319:13Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:4417.33:3815.49:11-3.39:221.74:339:12Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:2916.44:1815.29:51-2.310:091.84:359:10Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:1415.14:5714.910:31-1.010:582.14:369:09Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:0113.65:3614.311:100.611:502.64:389:07First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:5112.16:1813.811:512.34:409:06First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:5110.87:0413.212:493.012:373.84:419:04First Quarter24Sun
25Mon8:079.97:5912.91:563.11:335.24:439:02First Quarter25Mon
26Tue9:349.89:0112.83:083.02:436.04:459:01Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:5010.310:0413.14:152.43:566.24:468:59Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:4711.011:0013.75:111.74:585.94:488:57Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:3011.85:560.85:475.34:508:55Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:0712.66:36-0.16:304.54:528:53Full Moon30Sat
31Sun12:3015.11:4113.37:11-0.97:083.74:548:51Full Moon31Sun
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 12:29 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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