Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:42 am (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 16m at 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 - Feb 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:4320.24:3520.010:402.210:52-0.89:195:21Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:0820.25:0619.311:112.111:190.39:165:24Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:3319.95:3718.411:432.211:471.69:145:26Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:5919.66:1317.212:182.59:115:29Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:2919.16:5515.912:173.012:593.09:095:32Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:0618.47:5214.412:524.71:533.59:065:34Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:5617.79:2313.41:406.33:063.79:045:37Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:0917.111:1613.82:547.74:343.29:015:39Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:4517.34:388.15:531.78:595:42Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:3515.512:0918.66:077.06:57-0.38:565:45Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:3017.61:1220.37:135.07:49-2.28:535:47Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:1519.72:0622.08:062.78:35-3.78:515:50New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:5721.52:5523.18:530.59:18-4.48:485:53New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:3622.83:4123.59:37-1.19:59-4.48:455:55New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:1523.54:2623.210:21-2.110:38-3.58:425:58Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:5323.65:1022.111:04-2.211:18-1.98:406:01Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:3122.95:5420.311:47-1.511:570.28:376:03Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:0921.76:4018.212:33-0.28:346:06Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:4920.07:3316.012:382.61:241.48:316:08First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:3418.28:4414.11:245.02:253.08:296:11First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:3516.410:2413.22:247.13:414.18:266:14First Quarter21Mon
22Tue10:0515.43:508.45:054.28:236:16First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:0013.711:35 AM15.65:248.46:183.38:206:19Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:0215.012:4016.56:367.37:112.18:176:21Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:4416.41:2817.77:275.87:520.88:146:24Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:1817.72:0718.88:074.28:27-0.28:116:26Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:4818.92:4319.68:422.78:59-0.98:096:29Full Moon27Sun
28Mon3:1619.83:1520.29:141.59:29-1.18:066:32Full Moon28Mon
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 10:37 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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