Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : in 3h 26m at 1:09 pm (-1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 7:33 pm (20.2 ft)
Sunset today : 11:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Dec 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:1019.42:4821.28:524.49:21-2.19:434:08Full Moon1Wed
2Thu3:4819.43:2220.99:294.69:56-1.99:454:07Full Moon2Thu
3Fri4:2419.23:5520.410:055.010:31-1.49:474:06Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:0018.84:2819.610:415.411:05-0.69:494:05Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:3518.35:0218.611:185.911:400.49:504:04Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:1117.75:3717.511:586.59:524:03Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:4917.16:1816.312:171.612:446.99:544:02Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:3116.77:0715.012:562.81:397.19:554:01Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:1816.58:1514.01:434.12:446.89:574:01Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri9:1316.69:4313.72:385.23:526.09:584:00Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat10:1117.111:0814.23:426.14:564.610:004:00Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun11:0618.04:486.45:532.710:013:59Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:1515.511:58 AM19.25:506.36:440.710:023:59Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:0917.012:4620.66:465.87:31-1.310:033:59Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:5818.41:3321.87:365.08:17-3.110:043:59New Moon15Wed
16Thu2:4319.72:1922.98:244.29:01-4.310:053:59New Moon16Thu
17Fri3:2820.63:0623.49:113.59:46-4.910:063:59New Moon17Fri
18Sat4:1321.23:5323.49:582.910:31-4.810:073:59Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:5821.44:4322.610:472.711:17-3.910:084:00Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:4421.35:3421.311:392.710:084:00Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:3120.86:2819.512:04-2.312:353.010:094:00Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:2220.27:3117.512:54-0.31:373.310:094:01First Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:1819.48:4615.81:491.92:453.510:094:02First Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:2018.910:1214.92:503.93:573.310:104:02First Quarter24Fri
25Sat10:2518.611:3615.13:585.55:082.710:104:03Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:2818.75:086.46:111.710:104:04Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:4415.912:2519.16:146.67:060.710:104:05Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:3816.91:1419.57:116.47:52-0.310:104:06Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed2:2317.71:5719.97:595.98:32-1.010:094:08Full Moon29Wed
30Thu3:0218.52:3520.38:405.49:09-1.510:094:09Full Moon30Thu
31Fri3:3819.03:1120.49:184.99:42-1.810:094:10Full Moon31Fri
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 4:21 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 24% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (24% illuminated). This places Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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