Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : in 5h 44m at 11:43 am (-4.8 ft)
Next high tide : 6:10 pm (21.0 ft)
Sunset today : 11:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Jun 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:1918.63:1816.88:53-0.58:574.74:5311:16Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:5519.03:5617.39:30-1.39:354.74:5211:17New Moon2Tue
3Wed3:2919.34:3317.710:05-1.810:124.74:5011:19New Moon3Wed
4Thu4:0219.35:0917.810:40-2.110:484.84:4911:20New Moon4Thu
5Fri4:3519.25:4517.711:15-2.011:235.04:4811:22New Moon5Fri
6Sat5:0818.86:2017.511:49-1.74:4711:23Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:4318.36:5617.212:005.312:25-1.24:4611:25Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:2017.57:3417.012:395.51:02-0.44:4511:26Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:0316.68:1516.91:245.61:420.54:4411:27Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:5415.69:0116.92:185.52:281.64:4411:28First Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:5814.79:5317.23:205.03:222.84:4311:29First Quarter11Thu
12Fri10:1914.210:5117.74:274.04:243.84:4311:30First Quarter12Fri
13Sat11:4514.511:5018.65:342.55:314.54:4211:31Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:0015.56:380.66:384.74:4211:32Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:4819.62:0316.87:36-1.47:404.54:4111:33Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:4320.82:5918.18:30-3.28:374.04:4111:33Full Moon16Tue
17Wed2:3621.73:5019.19:21-4.59:303.44:4111:34Full Moon17Wed
18Thu3:2722.34:3919.810:10-5.310:212.94:4111:34Full Moon18Thu
19Fri4:1722.35:2620.110:57-5.411:102.64:4111:35Full Moon19Fri
20Sat5:0621.96:1220.111:42-4.84:4111:35Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:5520.86:5819.712:002.612:28-3.64:4211:35Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:4419.37:4319.112:512.91:13-2.04:4211:35Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:3517.68:2918.31:443.31:59-0.14:4311:35Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed8:3115.89:1817.62:403.72:481.94:4311:35Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu9:3614.310:1117.03:414.03:403.84:4411:35Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri10:5213.311:0716.64:453.94:385.34:4411:34Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:1113.25:483.45:416.34:4511:34Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:0316.61:2013.86:482.76:456.84:4611:34Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:5716.92:1514.77:421.67:426.74:4711:33Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:4517.53:0115.78:280.58:326.34:4811:32Waning Crescent30Tue
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 2:56 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 8% 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 Crescent (8% 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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