Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:04 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 46m at 9:56 pm (13.1 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 - May 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:3916.63:4413.69:18-2.09:103.65:038:23Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:2016.14:3413.010:04-1.49:564.35:018:25Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:0715.35:3112.310:57-0.710:545.04:598:27Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:0514.36:3912.011:590.14:578:29First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:1813.37:5212.312:095.31:080.74:558:31First Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:4312.78:5813.21:394.92:190.94:538:33First Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:0612.89:5414.33:033.73:231.04:518:35Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:1713.210:4215.54:101.94:190.94:498:36Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:1813.811:2516.45:050.15:081.04:478:38Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:1114.35:53-1.45:531.24:458:40Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:0617.112:5914.76:37-2.46:361.64:438:42Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:4617.41:4514.77:18-2.97:172.14:418:44Full Moon12Sat
13Sun1:2417.32:2814.57:59-2.97:572.74:398:46Full Moon13Sun
14Mon2:0216.83:1014.08:39-2.48:373.44:378:48Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:4116.13:5213.49:19-1.69:184.14:358:49Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:2015.24:3712.610:01-0.610:014.84:348:51Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:0114.25:2511.910:460.510:515.44:328:53Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:4813.06:1911.411:351.511:525.84:308:55Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:4212.07:1811.312:292.34:298:56Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:4911.18:1611.61:065.71:282.94:278:58Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:0410.79:0812.22:215.12:273.24:269:00Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:1610.89:5112.93:264.13:203.34:249:01Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:1711.210:3013.84:182.74:083.44:239:03Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:1011.911:0714.75:021.34:513.44:219:05Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:5712.611:4415.55:430.05:323.34:209:06Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:4213.26:22-1.26:133.34:199:08New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:2216.21:2613.77:01-2.16:543.24:179:09New Moon27Sun
28Mon1:0216.72:1014.07:42-2.77:353.24:169:11New Moon28Mon
29Tue1:4417.02:5414.18:24-3.08:193.34:159:12Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:2816.93:4114.09:09-3.09:063.44:149:14Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:1516.54:2913.89:56-2.59:583.64:139:15Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 1:30 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 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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