Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 5h 45m at 5:51 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 12:26 pm (11.7 ft)
Sunset today : 9:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Jul 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:4512.16:17-0.16:064.84:109:30New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:1314.91:2312.76:55-0.86:474.34:119:29New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:5315.41:5913.37:31-1.47:253.84:129:29New Moon3Fri
4Sat1:3115.72:3313.78:06-1.98:033.44:139:28New Moon4Sat
5Sun2:0815.83:0714.18:40-2.18:412.94:149:28Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:4615.73:4114.49:14-2.09:202.64:159:27Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:2515.34:1614.69:49-1.610:042.44:169:26Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:0714.64:5414.810:26-0.810:522.24:189:25Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:5513.65:3514.811:060.211:482.14:199:24First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:5112.46:2314.911:521.54:209:23First Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:0111.47:1814.912:531.912:472.94:219:22First Quarter11Sat
12Sun8:2410.98:2215.02:061.51:534.04:239:21Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:5011.19:3115.43:220.73:094.54:249:20Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:0412.010:3716.14:32-0.44:234.44:269:19Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:0513.05:32-1.65:283.84:279:17Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:5614.06:24-2.56:242.94:299:16Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:3217.31:4214.87:11-3.27:142.14:309:15Full Moon17Fri
18Sat1:2217.62:2415.47:54-3.48:011.54:329:13Full Moon18Sat
19Sun2:0817.43:0315.78:35-3.18:461.24:339:12Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:5116.73:4115.69:13-2.49:301.14:359:10Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:3315.74:1715.39:49-1.310:141.44:369:09Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:1514.44:5214.810:240.011:001.84:389:07Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:5813.05:2914.211:001.611:492.44:409:06Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:4611.66:0913.611:373.24:419:04Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:4410.46:5713.012:462.912:214.64:439:02Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:019.67:5812.61:543.21:195.84:459:01Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:319.69:0812.63:093.12:396.44:478:59Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:4810.210:1313.14:172.43:596.44:488:57Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:4211.111:0813.95:111.55:005.74:508:55Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:2312.05:550.45:484.94:528:53Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:5913.06:33-0.66:303.94:548:51New Moon31Fri
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 9:08 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 93% 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 (93% 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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