Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : 8:40 pm (5.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 25m at 3:06 pm (17.5 ft)
Sunset today : 11:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:05 am
Moon phase : New Moon (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Mar 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:3918.77:2714.912:334.01:192.38:026:35Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:1417.18:3413.11:106.32:153.97:596:37Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:0115.410:3312.32:008.33:344.97:566:40Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:3714.33:369.75:074.97:536:42Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:2113.111:32 AM14.55:319.56:233.87:506:45Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:1614.612:4015.76:458.27:152.37:476:47Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:5316.11:2817.17:336.47:550.87:446:50Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:2317.52:0718.58:104.58:28-0.47:416:52Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:5018.82:4219.68:442.88:59-1.27:386:55New Moon9Thu
10Fri3:1619.93:1520.49:151.29:29-1.67:356:57New Moon10Fri
11Sat3:4220.83:4720.89:45-0.19:57-1.37:327:00New Moon11Sat
12Sun5:0621.35:2020.711:16-1.011:26-0.68:298:02New Moon12Sun
13Mon5:3221.55:5420.211:47-1.511:550.58:268:05Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:5921.56:3119.312:21-1.48:238:07Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:2821.07:1117.812:252.01:00-0.88:208:10Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:0320.18:0116.012:593.81:460.38:178:12First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:4518.79:1314.21:415.82:471.68:148:15First Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:4517.011:0913.52:427.74:142.68:118:17First Quarter18Sat
19Sun10:2815.84:318.85:512.58:088:19First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:5214.712:2416.36:247.97:111.28:058:22Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:5416.71:4117.97:405.68:09-0.38:028:24Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:3918.72:3719.68:352.98:56-1.67:598:27Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:1820.43:2420.99:190.59:37-2.27:568:29Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:5321.74:0721.610:00-1.410:15-2.27:538:32Full Moon24Fri
25Sat4:2722.44:4721.610:37-2.610:50-1.67:508:34Full Moon25Sat
26Sun4:5822.55:2521.111:13-2.911:23-0.47:478:37Full Moon26Sun
27Mon5:2922.16:0120.011:48-2.611:551.27:448:39Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:5821.16:3718.612:23-1.67:418:41Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:2619.87:1416.812:263.112:58-0.17:388:44Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:5418.37:5515.012:585.01:371.67:358:46Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:2516.68:5413.31:326.92:263.37:328:49Third Quarter31Fri
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 5:53 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 Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK?

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 4% 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 New Moon (4% 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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