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 34m 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 - Jan 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:0919.33:4520.49:534.410:15-1.710:084:12Full Moon1Sat
2Sun4:4119.44:1820.010:274.210:47-1.210:084:13Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:1119.34:5019.311:014.311:17-0.410:074:15Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:4119.15:2218.411:364.411:470.610:064:16Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:1018.75:5717.412:124.610:054:18Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:4018.36:3616.212:181.912:534.910:044:20Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:1417.97:2515.012:533.41:435.010:034:22Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:5617.68:3413.91:344.92:454.910:024:24Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:5217.310:1113.62:296.33:574.310:014:26Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon10:0217.511:4314.43:447.45:113.110:004:28Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:1718.35:087.66:171.29:594:30Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:5216.012:2319.66:226.87:14-0.99:574:32Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:4517.81:2021.27:235.48:04-2.89:564:34Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:3219.62:1222.58:153.88:50-4.39:544:36New Moon14Fri
15Sat3:1621.13:0223.49:042.29:34-5.19:534:38New Moon15Sat
16Sun3:5822.23:5023.79:511.010:17-5.19:514:41New Moon16Sun
17Mon4:4022.84:3723.210:370.211:00-4.29:504:43Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:2122.95:2522.011:240.011:42-2.69:484:45Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:0322.46:1320.212:130.49:464:48Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:4621.57:0618.012:26-0.51:061.29:444:50First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:3220.18:0815.91:122.02:052.39:424:53First Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:2618.79:2914.32:054.43:133.19:404:55First Quarter22Sat
23Sun9:3317.611:0313.93:106.44:283.59:384:58First Quarter23Sun
24Mon10:5017.14:297.75:423.19:365:00Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:2514.612:0117.35:497.86:462.19:345:03Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:2415.712:5818.06:557.27:361.09:325:05Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:0916.91:4518.97:456.18:16-0.19:305:08Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:4518.02:2419.68:275.08:52-1.09:285:11Full Moon28Fri
29Sat3:1818.93:0020.19:034.09:24-1.59:255:13Full Moon29Sat
30Sun3:4819.63:3320.49:373.19:55-1.79:235:16Full Moon30Sun
31Mon4:1620.04:0520.310:092.510:24-1.49:215:18Full Moon31Mon
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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