Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 5h 59m at 8:08 am (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 2:36 pm (14.2 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 - Apr 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:0913.110:5713.34:014.44:301.66:147:25Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:0713.711:3914.14:593.25:181.26:127:27Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:5414.25:442.15:570.96:097:29Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:1514.812:3314.66:221.16:320.86:077:31Full Moon4Thu
5Fri12:4615.41:0914.96:560.37:040.86:047:33Full Moon5Fri
6Sat1:1515.81:4315.07:28-0.37:341.06:027:35Full Moon6Sat
7Sun1:4316.02:1614.97:59-0.68:041.35:597:37Full Moon7Sun
8Mon2:1116.02:4814.58:29-0.78:331.95:577:39Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:4015.93:2214.09:01-0.49:042.55:547:41Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:1115.53:5813.39:350.09:363.35:527:43Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:4314.94:3812.610:120.610:134.15:497:45Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:2114.25:2611.810:551.310:594.85:477:47Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:0813.56:2711.311:492.05:447:49Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:1012.77:4211.312:025.412:572.45:427:51Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:2912.48:5512.01:245.42:122.35:397:53Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:5212.79:5613.22:494.63:211.85:377:55Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:0313.610:4614.73:583.04:201.05:347:56Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:0414.711:3216.24:551.05:100.35:327:58Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:5815.75:45-0.95:57-0.35:298:00Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:1517.512:4816.56:32-2.66:42-0.65:278:02New Moon20Sat
21Sun12:5818.41:3716.87:18-3.77:26-0.55:258:04New Moon21Sun
22Mon1:4118.92:2516.88:04-4.28:100.05:228:06New Moon22Mon
23Tue2:2518.83:1316.38:50-4.18:550.85:208:08Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:0918.14:0215.49:37-3.39:431.85:188:10Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:5716.94:5414.410:28-2.110:352.95:158:12Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:4815.55:5213.411:23-0.611:374.05:138:14First Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:4713.96:5912.612:240.75:118:16First Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:5912.68:1112.412:514.71:331.85:098:18First Quarter28Sun
29Mon8:2011.99:1712.72:164.62:422.35:068:20First Quarter29Mon
30Tue9:3611.910:1213.23:323.93:442.55:048:22Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 11:22 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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