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 2h 23m 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 - Oct 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:0216.412:3016.96:12-1.26:36-0.66:506:21New Moon1Sun
2Mon12:4816.91:0617.76:50-1.27:16-1.76:526:18New Moon2Mon
3Tue1:3216.91:4018.07:27-0.77:55-2.26:546:16New Moon3Tue
4Wed2:1316.42:1317.98:020.38:33-2.16:566:13Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:5415.72:4517.38:361.59:11-1.46:586:11Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:3414.63:1816.49:112.99:50-0.37:006:08Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:1713.43:5215.39:474.310:331.07:026:06Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:0512.14:3114.010:275.711:252.47:046:03First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:0611.05:2212.711:196.97:066:01First Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:3410.46:3911.712:343.512:437.67:085:58First Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:0810.78:1911.52:043.92:347.47:105:56First Quarter11Wed
12Thu10:0911.69:3812.03:223.53:516.27:125:53Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:4812.610:3312.94:162.84:414.77:145:51Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:2013.711:1813.74:562.15:203.27:165:48Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:4914.811:5714.55:291.55:541.77:185:46Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:1715.86:001.26:280.37:205:43Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:3515.112:4516.76:311.17:01-0.97:225:41Full Moon17Tue
18Wed1:1315.51:1417.37:021.27:35-1.77:245:38Full Moon18Wed
19Thu1:5115.61:4517.77:341.68:12-2.17:265:36Full Moon19Thu
20Fri2:3115.42:1817.78:082.38:51-2.07:285:34Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:1314.82:5517.38:453.19:34-1.57:305:31Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:0114.03:3716.59:264.110:25-0.67:325:29Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:5613.04:2915.410:165.211:260.57:345:27Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:0512.25:3714.211:236.27:365:24Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:2812.17:0713.312:401.312:576.57:385:22Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:4812.88:4013.32:011.62:385.67:405:20Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri9:5014.09:5613.83:121.43:543.97:425:18Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:3815.310:5714.64:111.04:501.97:445:15Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:2016.411:4915.24:590.85:380.27:465:13Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:5817.35:420.86:19-1.17:485:11New Moon30Mon
31Tue12:3615.512:3317.86:211.26:58-2.07:505:09New Moon31Tue
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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