Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 8:08 am (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 31m at 1:39 am (15.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:51 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Dec 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:1014.25:0313.411:074.311:241.77:513:20First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:1014.56:2012.712:233.87:523:19First Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:1215.07:4212.512:292.51:392.87:543:19First Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:1215.88:5813.01:363.02:481.37:553:18Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:0916.810:0413.82:423.23:46-0.37:563:18Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:0117.611:0114.73:423.14:39-1.77:583:17Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:5118.311:5215.44:362.95:27-2.67:593:17Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:3818.65:262.76:12-3.28:003:16Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:3915.812:2418.66:132.66:56-3.28:023:16Full Moon9Sun
10Mon1:2316.01:0818.26:582.77:38-2.88:033:16Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:0615.81:5017.47:432.98:19-2.08:043:16Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:4815.52:3316.38:273.49:00-0.98:053:15Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:2915.03:1615.09:143.99:410.38:063:15Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:1214.44:0213.610:044.410:241.78:073:15Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:5713.94:5612.211:014.811:102.98:083:16Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:4613.56:0111.212:085.08:083:16Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:3913.47:1810.712:034.11:214.68:093:16Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:3613.68:3610.81:044.92:283.98:103:16Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:3014.09:4111.42:075.33:242.98:103:17Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:1914.610:3312.23:055.44:111.88:113:17Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:0515.411:1713.03:575.14:520.78:113:18Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:4716.111:5713.84:424.75:30-0.38:123:18New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:2816.85:244.26:07-1.28:123:19New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:3614.512:0817.36:043.76:43-1.88:123:20New Moon24Mon
25Tue1:1315.112:4817.66:443.27:19-2.28:133:20New Moon25Tue
26Wed1:5015.51:2917.57:252.87:57-2.28:133:21Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:2915.82:1117.18:082.68:36-1.88:133:22Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:0815.92:5716.28:552.59:17-1.08:133:23Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:5115.93:4715.09:472.610:010.28:133:24First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:3815.74:4613.710:472.710:521.58:133:25First Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:3115.65:5712.711:562.611:542.88:133:26First Quarter31Mon
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 4:53 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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