Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 5h 36m at 4:06 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:41 am (10.2 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 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:5515.25:0013.311:013.511:101.78:123:27Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:4514.86:0711.812:093.68:123:28Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:3814.57:2710.912:023.41:223.48:123:30Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:3414.38:5010.81:024.82:322.98:113:31Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:3014.310:0111.22:075.73:332.28:113:32Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:2414.510:5611.93:116.14:241.58:103:34Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:1214.911:4112.64:076.15:070.88:103:35Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:5615.34:555.85:450.18:093:37New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:1813.211:37 AM15.85:365.36:21-0.48:083:39New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:5213.712:1416.16:144.86:54-0.88:073:40New Moon10Tue
11Wed1:2514.012:5016.36:504.47:25-1.08:063:42New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:5614.31:2416.37:254.17:56-1.08:053:43Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:2714.51:5915.98:003.88:26-0.88:043:45Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:5814.62:3515.38:373.68:57-0.28:033:47Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:2914.63:1414.59:183.59:300.68:023:49Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:0314.73:5913.410:043.410:061.78:013:51First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:4114.74:5512.310:583.310:493.08:003:52First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:2614.76:0611.312:043.17:593:54First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:2314.87:3410.91:212.57:573:56First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:3015.19:0511.312:535.52:381.57:563:58Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:4315.710:1912.42:165.93:460.17:554:00Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:5016.611:1713.73:345.54:45-1.47:534:02Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:5117.64:394.65:36-2.67:524:04Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:0614.911:45 AM18.45:353.56:22-3.57:504:06Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:5115.812:3518.86:252.47:06-3.87:494:08Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:3316.51:2218.67:131.67:47-3.57:474:10Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:1216.92:0717.87:591.28:26-2.77:454:12Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:5116.92:5116.68:451.19:04-1.37:444:14Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:2816.63:3615.09:321.49:420.47:424:16Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:0615.94:2413.210:212.010:202.37:404:19Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:4615.15:2011.611:162.811:034.17:384:21Third Quarter31Tue
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 7:23 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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