Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : 3:29 pm (4.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 23m at 9:38 am (14.3 ft)
Sunset today : 11:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (54% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Sep 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:5713.810:4315.74:173.34:317.97:039:10Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:3114.25:393.66:028.07:059:07Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:1315.71:3715.46:533.17:166.97:079:04Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:2116.62:2216.77:492.18:095.57:109:01Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:1117.72:5817.98:321.08:503.97:128:57Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:5218.73:2819.09:080.19:252.57:148:54New Moon6Tue
7Wed3:2719.53:5719.89:41-0.49:571.37:178:51New Moon7Wed
8Thu4:0020.14:2320.410:11-0.610:280.47:198:48New Moon8Thu
9Fri4:3220.34:4920.710:40-0.310:58-0.17:228:45New Moon9Fri
10Sat5:0320.15:1420.711:080.311:28-0.27:248:42Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:3319.65:3820.511:351.311:580.07:268:39Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:0418.96:0420.012:022.57:298:36Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:3817.86:3319.412:300.512:313.87:318:33Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:1716.57:0818.51:071.31:055.37:338:30First Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:0815.17:5417.41:552.31:516.87:368:27First Quarter15Thu
16Fri9:2714.09:0416.23:013.23:068.17:388:24First Quarter16Fri
17Sat11:1714.110:5215.94:293.54:568.27:408:21First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:4015.65:552.86:266.67:438:18Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:2817.11:3617.77:031.37:314.27:458:15Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:3518.92:2019.87:58-0.28:231.57:478:12Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed2:2920.83:0121.78:45-1.59:09-1.07:508:09Full Moon21Wed
22Thu3:1822.23:4023.29:28-2.19:53-2.97:528:06Full Moon22Thu
23Fri4:0322.94:1824.010:09-2.210:35-4.07:548:03Full Moon23Fri
24Sat4:4722.94:5624.010:49-1.511:16-4.17:578:00Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:3122.25:3323.311:29-0.211:58-3.37:597:56Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:1420.86:1222.012:081.68:017:53Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:0019.06:5120.212:41-1.812:503.68:047:50Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:5017.17:3518.21:290.21:375.78:067:47Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:5415.38:3116.22:242.22:397.58:087:44Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri10:2214.310:0114.83:353.84:058.58:117:41Third Quarter30Fri
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 12:33 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 54% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (54% illuminated). This places Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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