Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : 9:07 am (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 49m at 2:49 am (15.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Jun 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:5611.711:0514.24:512.14:453.24:119:17Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:4212.311:4214.85:331.05:273.04:109:18Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:2512.96:10-0.16:052.94:099:19Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:1715.41:0413.56:46-0.96:412.84:099:21New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:5215.81:4313.97:22-1.67:182.74:089:22New Moon5Mon
6Tue1:2716.12:2214.17:58-2.07:542.74:079:23New Moon6Tue
7Wed2:0316.23:0114.28:35-2.28:332.84:079:24Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:4116.13:4214.19:14-2.29:143.04:069:25Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:2215.74:2614.09:55-1.810:013.34:069:26Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:0715.15:1313.810:41-1.310:543.64:059:26Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:5914.26:0713.711:31-0.511:583.64:059:27First Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:0113.27:0613.812:280.34:049:28First Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:1512.58:0714.21:113.41:311.04:049:29First Quarter13Tue
14Wed8:3412.29:0814.92:282.52:371.54:049:29Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:5012.510:0515.83:381.23:401.84:049:30Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:5713.210:5816.64:40-0.34:401.84:049:30Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:5613.911:4817.25:34-1.65:341.74:049:31Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:4914.66:23-2.66:241.74:049:31Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:3517.61:3715.07:09-3.37:121.74:049:31Full Moon19Mon
20Tue1:2017.62:2315.27:53-3.47:571.84:049:32Full Moon20Tue
21Wed2:0417.33:0715.08:35-3.18:422.14:059:32Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:4716.73:4914.79:17-2.59:272.64:059:32Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:2915.74:3114.29:58-1.610:123.14:059:32Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:1114.65:1413.610:39-0.511:013.64:069:32Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:5613.45:5913.111:220.711:564.04:069:32Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:4612.26:4912.712:081.94:079:32Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:4511.17:4212.612:584.212:592.94:079:31Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:5510.58:3612.72:064.01:563.74:089:31Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu9:0810.49:2913.13:123.42:564.24:099:31Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:1510.810:1813.74:092.53:544.34:109:30Waning Crescent30Fri
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 5:58 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 95% 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 Waning Gibbous (95% 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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