Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 3:46 pm (6.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 21m at 10:41 am (10.2 ft)
Sunset today : 9:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:40 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Sep 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:2014.75:53-1.86:022.25:537:38New Moon1Fri
2Sat12:1217.21:0016.06:38-2.76:500.65:557:36New Moon2Sat
3Sun1:0117.81:3816.97:18-3.07:34-0.65:577:33New Moon3Sun
4Mon1:4617.82:1517.57:56-2.78:17-1.35:597:31New Moon4Mon
5Tue2:3017.32:5017.68:33-1.88:58-1.46:017:28Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:1316.33:2417.29:09-0.59:40-1.06:037:26Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:5515.03:5816.49:451.110:23-0.16:057:23Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:4013.54:3415.310:212.911:101.16:067:21First Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:3111.95:1414.111:014.76:087:18First Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:3710.66:0712.812:062.411:53 AM6.26:107:15First Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:1410.07:2611.91:233.41:167.36:127:13First Quarter11Mon
12Tue9:5510.49:0311.92:583.63:057.36:147:10Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:5711.210:1712.64:133.04:226.36:167:08Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:3612.211:0813.65:042.15:125.16:187:05Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:0813.25:421.25:503.86:207:02Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:3614.16:140.46:242.56:227:00Full Moon16Sat
17Sun12:2615.21:0215.06:43-0.16:561.36:236:57Full Moon17Sun
18Mon1:0015.61:2815.77:10-0.37:280.46:256:55Full Moon18Mon
19Tue1:3515.91:5416.37:38-0.28:00-0.46:276:52Full Moon19Tue
20Wed2:0915.82:2116.78:060.28:33-0.86:296:49Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:4515.42:4916.78:350.99:09-0.96:316:47Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:2414.73:2016.59:062.09:49-0.56:336:44Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:0613.83:5616.09:413.210:360.26:356:42Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:5712.64:4015.210:234.511:351.16:376:39Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:0411.45:4114.211:195.86:396:36Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:3510.97:1013.412:531.912:456.76:406:34Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed9:1211.58:5013.62:241.82:366.46:426:31Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:2112.810:0914.53:421.04:034.96:446:29Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:1114.311:1015.64:420.05:033.06:466:26Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:5315.75:30-0.85:521.06:486:23Waning Crescent30Sat
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 1:13 pm — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (80% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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