Ketchikan, Alaska Tide Chart & Predictions
Today's Tides
- Low Tide at 6:36 AM — -3.2 ft (-0.98 m)
- High Tide at 1:06 PM — 14.1 ft (4.30 m)
- Low Tide at 6:34 PM — 3.0 ft (0.91 m)
Moon Phase & Solunar
Moon Phase: New Moon (2% illuminated)
Solunar Major Periods: 11:28 AM, 11:52 PM
Solunar Minor Periods: 2:23 AM, 8:32 PM
Fishing Rating: excellent
7-Day Tide Table
| Day | Date | Tides | Moon Phase | Fishing Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 2026-07-13 | L 6:36 AM (-3.2 ft), H 1:06 PM (14.1 ft), L 6:34 PM (3.0 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Tue | 2026-07-14 | H 12:45 AM (17.8 ft), L 7:25 AM (-3.9 ft), H 1:54 PM (15.0 ft), L 7:26 PM (2.2 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Wed | 2026-07-15 | H 1:37 AM (18.1 ft), L 8:10 AM (-4.2 ft), H 2:38 PM (15.6 ft), L 8:16 PM (1.5 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Thu | 2026-07-16 | H 2:26 AM (17.9 ft), L 8:54 AM (-3.9 ft), H 3:21 PM (15.9 ft), L 9:05 PM (1.2 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Fri | 2026-07-17 | H 3:14 AM (17.1 ft), L 9:36 AM (-3.1 ft), H 4:02 PM (15.9 ft), L 9:53 PM (1.1 ft) | Waxing Crescent | fair |
| Sat | 2026-07-18 | H 4:00 AM (15.9 ft), L 10:17 AM (-1.8 ft), H 4:43 PM (15.6 ft), L 10:44 PM (1.4 ft) | Waxing Crescent | fair |
| Sun | 2026-07-19 | H 4:48 AM (14.3 ft), L 10:58 AM (-0.2 ft), H 5:24 PM (15.1 ft), L 11:37 PM (1.8 ft) | Waxing Crescent | fair |
| Mon | 2026-07-20 | H 5:40 AM (12.7 ft), L 11:40 AM (1.6 ft), H 6:06 PM (14.4 ft) | Unknown | fair |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is low tide at Ketchikan, Alaska?
Today's low tide at Ketchikan, Alaska is at 6:36 AM with a tide height of -3.2 ft (-0.98 m) below MLLW. A second low tide follows at 6:34 PM (3.0 ft). The full 7-day tide chart is on this page, sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
When is high tide at Ketchikan, Alaska?
Today's high tide at Ketchikan, Alaska is at 1:06 PM with a tide height of 14.1 ft (4.30 m) above MLLW. Most species feed most actively in the two hours leading up to high tide.
What's the tide chart for Ketchikan?
Ketchikan, Alaska has 1 high tide and 2 low tides today. The 7-day chart on this page shows tide heights, moon phases, and solunar feeding periods, all sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
What's the best fishing time at Ketchikan today?
Based on the latest data, today's fishing rating at Ketchikan, Alaska is excellent. The solunar major period starts at 11:28 AM — fish typically feed most aggressively during this window.
Are tide predictions for Ketchikan accurate?
Yes — HookCast uses tide predictions from NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products (CO-OPS), the official US tidal data source. Predictions for Ketchikan, Alaska are typically within ±5 minutes of observed tide times and ±0.2 ft of observed heights, except during major storm surges.
What other fishing spots are near Ketchikan?
Nearby NOAA tidal stations include Ward Cove, Coon Island, George Inlet, Vallenar Point, Nehenta Bay, Gravina Island, Metlakatla, Port Chester. Each location has its own tide chart, fishing score, and 7-day forecast on HookCast.
Tide + Solunar Insightexcellent
Rising tide + Solunar Major at 11:28 AM. Golden Window — conditions align for peak feeding.
Today's Tides
Moon & Solunar
New Moon
2% illuminated
Stronger solunar influence, larger tides — excellent fishing conditions
Major Periods (~2 hr windows)
Minor Periods (~1 hr windows)
Today's Tide Chart — Ketchikan
Tide height with solunar major period overlays