Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide : in 4h 58m at 9:07 am (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:34 pm (14.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:54 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Oct 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:5917.71:2018.47:05-2.07:29-2.36:516:20New Moon1Sun
2Mon1:4618.02:0018.97:46-1.98:13-2.96:536:17New Moon2Mon
3Tue2:3217.82:4118.98:27-1.28:58-2.96:556:15Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:2017.03:2318.49:100.09:46-2.36:576:12Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:1015.94:0817.39:561.410:38-1.16:586:10Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:0614.54:5915.910:483.111:370.37:006:07First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:1113.26:0114.411:504.57:026:05First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:3112.57:1813.312:481.51:115.57:046:02First Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:5512.58:4513.02:092.22:425.47:066:00First Quarter9Mon
10Tue10:0513.110:0013.33:262.23:584.67:085:57Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:5714.010:5813.94:271.84:543.47:105:55Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:3814.711:4314.55:141.45:382.37:125:52Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:1215.45:521.16:151.37:145:50Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:2315.012:4215.86:251.06:480.47:165:47Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:5815.31:1116.26:561.17:20-0.17:185:45Full Moon15Sun
16Mon1:3115.41:3816.37:251.37:51-0.47:205:42Full Moon16Mon
17Tue2:0415.32:0516.37:541.78:22-0.57:225:40Full Moon17Tue
18Wed2:3715.02:3316.18:232.38:54-0.27:245:38Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:1214.53:0215.68:533.09:280.27:265:35Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:4813.93:3315.09:253.910:060.97:285:33Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:2913.14:1014.310:014.710:501.67:305:31Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:1912.34:5713.510:485.611:462.37:325:28Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:2311.86:0212.711:526.37:345:26Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:4011.97:2812.512:572.71:206.37:365:24Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:5412.78:5413.02:132.52:495.47:385:21Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu9:5313.910:0414.03:211.83:583.77:415:19Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:4215.411:0215.24:181.04:531.67:435:17Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:2716.911:5516.35:080.25:41-0.37:455:15Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:0918.25:54-0.46:27-2.07:475:13New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:4417.112:5119.16:38-0.67:12-3.27:495:10New Moon30Mon
31Tue1:3217.51:3319.57:21-0.47:56-3.77:515:08New Moon31Tue
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 12:20 pm — 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 90% 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 (90% 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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