Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : in 3h 24m at 3:29 pm (4.9 ft)
Next high tide : 9:51 pm (17.3 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 - Oct 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:5314.511:4214.64:564.55:378.28:137:38Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:5915.66:124.36:506.98:167:35Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:5515.51:4316.97:103.57:415.18:187:32Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:4716.82:1818.17:562.68:213.38:207:29Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:2818.02:4919.38:331.88:561.78:237:26Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:0419.03:1720.29:071.39:290.38:257:23New Moon6Thu
7Fri3:3819.83:4420.99:391.110:00-0.88:287:20New Moon7Fri
8Sat4:1020.24:1121.310:091.310:30-1.48:307:17New Moon8Sat
9Sun4:4220.34:3721.410:381.811:01-1.68:327:14New Moon9Sun
10Mon5:1520.05:0421.211:082.511:33-1.48:357:11Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:4819.45:3420.811:383.58:377:08Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:2518.46:0720.012:08-0.812:114.78:407:05Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:0817.36:4718.912:470.112:526.08:427:02Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:0316.17:3817.51:361.31:467.28:457:00First Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:1915.38:5416.12:412.53:107.98:476:57First Quarter15Sat
16Sun10:5115.610:4415.74:043.24:517.38:506:54First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:0716.95:253.06:125.48:526:51Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:1716.71:0318.86:342.37:152.88:556:48Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:2418.41:5020.67:311.48:060.28:576:45Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:1820.02:3222.38:200.68:52-2.19:006:42Full Moon20Thu
21Fri3:0621.33:1223.49:050.29:35-3.69:026:39Full Moon21Fri
22Sat3:5122.03:5123.99:470.310:16-4.39:056:37Full Moon22Sat
23Sun4:3522.04:2923.710:270.910:57-4.29:076:34Full Moon23Sun
24Mon5:1721.55:0622.911:071.911:37-3.39:106:31Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:5920.45:4421.511:473.29:126:28Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:4319.06:2219.812:18-1.812:284.79:156:26Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:3017.57:0418.01:020.01:156.39:176:23Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:2516.17:5416.11:501.92:137.69:206:20Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:3515.29:0714.52:503.53:308.39:226:17Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun10:5415.110:4813.94:014.74:558.09:256:15Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:0115.85:125.16:076.89:276:12Third Quarter31Mon
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 6:40 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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