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 (tomorrow) : 4:39 am (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 47m at 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 - Jan 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:4115.212:1418.56:117.17:021.010:084:11Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:3116.71:0319.77:066.37:47-0.910:084:13Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:1418.21:4821.07:545.18:29-2.510:074:14New Moon3Tue
4Wed2:5519.62:3222.18:393.99:10-3.810:064:16New Moon4Wed
5Thu3:3520.83:1622.89:222.89:50-4.410:064:18New Moon5Thu
6Fri4:1421.64:0123.010:051.910:31-4.410:054:19Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:5422.14:4722.510:501.311:13-3.610:044:21Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:3522.15:3521.411:381.211:56-2.110:034:23Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:1821.86:2619.712:291.410:024:25Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:0521.17:2417.812:42-0.21:271.910:004:27First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:5720.18:3716.01:342.12:332.49:594:29First Quarter11Wed
12Thu9:0019.210:0515.02:354.23:462.69:584:31First Quarter12Thu
13Fri10:1218.711:3415.13:485.85:022.29:564:33Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:2618.75:076.66:121.39:554:36Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:4716.112:3019.26:206.47:100.29:534:38Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:4317.31:2419.97:205.77:59-0.89:524:40Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:2818.42:1020.48:094.88:40-1.69:504:43Full Moon17Tue
18Wed3:0719.32:5020.88:524.09:17-2.19:484:45Full Moon18Wed
19Thu3:4319.83:2720.99:303.39:52-2.19:474:47Full Moon19Thu
20Fri4:1520.14:0220.610:052.910:24-1.89:454:50Full Moon20Fri
21Sat4:4620.24:3420.110:392.710:54-1.19:434:52Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:1520.05:0619.311:122.811:240.09:414:55Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:4219.65:3818.311:463.111:531.39:394:57Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:0919.06:1117.012:213.69:375:00Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:3818.46:4915.712:222.81:014.19:355:02Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:1117.77:3814.312:554.41:504.79:335:05Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:5317.08:5113.21:366.02:545.09:305:07Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:5316.410:4113.02:357.54:124.79:285:10Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun10:1516.44:028.35:293.59:265:12Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:0914.111:36 AM17.35:328.06:321.79:245:15Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:0815.912:4018.86:426.77:24-0.49:215:18Waning Crescent31Tue
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 1:15 am — 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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