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 2h 41m 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 - Sep 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:0516.72:3616.48:15-1.68:36-0.35:547:38Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:4416.43:0716.88:47-1.19:15-0.75:567:35Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat3:2415.73:4016.89:21-0.19:57-0.65:577:33Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:0914.64:1716.49:571.310:46-0.15:597:30Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:0013.35:0015.710:382.911:440.76:017:28Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:0311.95:5614.811:304.66:037:25Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:2811.07:1214.012:571.412:425.96:057:22Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu9:0911.08:4713.82:261.62:246.46:077:20Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:3112.010:1014.53:491.04:005.66:097:17Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:2713.311:1415.54:540.05:074.26:117:15Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:1214.55:45-0.95:582.66:137:12Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:0616.312:5015.66:27-1.66:421.26:147:10New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:5116.71:2416.37:04-1.77:210.26:167:07New Moon13Tue
14Wed1:3216.81:5516.77:39-1.57:58-0.46:187:04New Moon14Wed
15Thu2:1016.42:2516.88:11-0.88:33-0.66:207:02Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:4715.72:5416.58:420.39:08-0.46:226:59Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:2314.83:2216.09:121.59:420.26:246:57Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:0013.73:5015.29:423.010:191.16:266:54Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:3912.54:2214.310:134.411:012.26:286:51First Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:2611.25:0013.210:495.811:563.36:306:49First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:3410.25:5412.211:407.06:316:46First Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:189.87:2011.61:164.01:137.76:336:44First Quarter22Thu
23Fri9:5310.48:5911.92:543.93:087.36:356:41First Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:4711.510:1012.84:053.04:186.16:376:38Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:2412.711:0114.04:531.95:064.66:396:36Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:5613.911:4515.15:310.85:452.96:416:33Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:2615.26:05-0.16:211.36:436:31Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:2616.012:5616.36:37-0.76:58-0.26:456:28Full Moon28Wed
29Thu1:0616.51:2617.37:09-0.87:35-1.46:476:25Full Moon29Thu
30Fri1:4616.81:5817.97:42-0.58:13-2.26:496:23Full Moon30Fri
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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