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 11m 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 - Oct 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:4522.14:4623.610:44-0.111:11-4.08:147:37Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:2621.75:2223.411:210.911:53-3.78:177:34Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:1020.66:0022.612:002.48:197:31Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:5919.06:4421.112:38-2.512:444.28:227:28Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:5717.27:3719.11:31-0.81:396.08:247:25First Quarter5Mon
6Tue9:1415.78:5117.12:371.12:577.58:267:22First Quarter6Tue
7Wed10:5215.410:3816.04:002.44:397.88:297:19First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:1716.35:262.86:106.58:317:16Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:1516.41:1617.96:392.37:174.58:347:13Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:2417.62:0119.37:361.68:082.38:367:10Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:1618.82:3920.58:221.08:500.58:397:07Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:0019.83:1221.39:010.89:26-0.88:417:04Full Moon12Mon
13Tue3:3820.33:4321.79:361.010:00-1.68:437:01Full Moon13Tue
14Wed4:1420.44:1121.710:081.510:32-1.88:466:58Full Moon14Wed
15Thu4:4720.24:3921.310:392.211:03-1.68:486:55Full Moon15Thu
16Fri5:2019.65:0520.711:093.311:34-0.98:516:52Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:5218.75:3119.811:384.58:536:49Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:2617.65:5818.812:060.112:085.88:566:47Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:0316.36:2917.512:401.312:407.18:586:44Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:4815.17:0616.21:202.71:228.39:016:41Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed8:5414.17:5914.82:123.92:309.39:036:38Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu10:2914.09:3513.83:264.84:179.49:066:35Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri11:4714.911:3014.14:485.05:448.19:086:32Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:3816.35:574.46:445.99:116:30Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:4315.51:1818.06:523.67:313.49:136:27Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:3617.31:5319.87:392.78:120.89:166:24Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:2219.12:2721.58:211.98:51-1.69:186:21Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed3:0520.53:0222.99:011.49:31-3.59:216:19New Moon28Wed
29Thu3:4721.53:3923.99:401.310:11-4.79:246:16New Moon29Thu
30Fri4:3121.94:1824.210:201.610:53-5.19:266:13New Moon30Fri
31Sat5:1521.64:5923.911:022.311:38-4.69:296:11Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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