Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : 8:16 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 48m at 1:34 am (17.9 ft)
Sunset today : 11:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Jan 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:5419.72:3222.38:383.89:11-3.810:084:12Full Moon1Thu
2Fri3:3620.63:1522.99:213.29:52-4.510:084:14Full Moon2Fri
3Sat4:1821.23:5923.010:052.810:35-4.510:074:15Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:0121.44:4522.510:512.611:19-3.810:064:17Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:4521.25:3421.311:402.710:054:19Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:3220.86:2719.712:05-2.512:343.110:044:20Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:2320.17:2917.912:55-0.71:363.410:034:22Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu8:2119.48:4416.21:521.32:463.510:024:24Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:2619.010:1215.42:553.24:003.210:014:26Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:3418.911:3615.64:054.65:122.410:004:28Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:3919.25:175.46:171.29:584:30Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:4516.512:3619.86:235.57:120.09:574:32Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:4117.61:2520.37:205.18:00-1.19:564:35Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:2718.52:0920.88:084.68:41-1.89:544:37New Moon14Wed
15Thu3:0819.22:4921.08:514.29:19-2.29:534:39New Moon15Thu
16Fri3:4619.63:2620.99:303.99:55-2.29:514:41New Moon16Fri
17Sat4:2119.74:0020.610:063.810:28-1.99:494:44New Moon17Sat
18Sun4:5419.64:3420.010:413.811:01-1.29:474:46Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:2519.35:0619.211:164.111:33-0.39:464:49Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:5618.85:3918.211:524.49:444:51Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:2718.26:1417.012:050.912:304.99:424:54Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:5917.66:5415.712:382.31:135.39:404:56First Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:3617.17:4614.51:143.82:065.69:384:58First Quarter23Fri
24Sat8:2216.69:0213.52:005.33:115.59:365:01First Quarter24Sat
25Sun9:2216.410:4113.43:006.64:244.89:345:04First Quarter25Sun
26Mon10:3416.74:177.45:343.59:325:06Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:0514.511:42 AM17.75:357.36:341.69:295:09Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:0516.112:4019.16:416.47:25-0.49:275:11Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:5417.81:3220.77:355.18:12-2.49:255:14Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:3819.52:2022.18:243.68:56-3.99:235:17Full Moon30Fri
31Sat3:2020.93:0623.19:092.29:38-4.99:205:19Full Moon31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9455653)

Common Questions About Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK today?

Slack tide in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK is approximately 4:55 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 Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK?

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 85% 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 Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, 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 Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK?

Tide predictions for Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, 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 Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK?

Tide data for Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK is sourced from NOAA Station #9455653. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9455653.

What is the moon phase in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK tonight?

Tonight the moon over Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK is Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). This places Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, 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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