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 2h 14m 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 - Apr 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:1622.23:4222.19:31-2.99:48-2.07:278:53New Moon1Sun
2Mon3:5623.44:2822.610:14-4.510:29-1.97:248:55New Moon2Mon
3Tue4:3524.05:1222.410:57-5.111:10-1.17:218:57New Moon3Tue
4Wed5:1523.75:5721.511:39-4.811:520.27:189:00Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:5522.76:4220.012:23-3.77:159:02Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:3621.17:3118.212:351.91:09-1.97:129:05Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:2019.18:2716.41:213.82:010.17:099:07First Quarter7Sat
8Sun8:1217.09:3915.02:175.73:032.17:069:10First Quarter8Sun
9Mon9:2415.111:0614.53:317.04:173.47:039:12First Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:0214.24:597.35:343.97:009:15First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:2315.012:2814.66:196.46:423.66:579:17Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:1916.01:3015.67:214.97:353.06:549:20Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:0017.22:1616.78:073.18:182.36:519:22Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:3518.32:5617.88:451.58:551.86:489:25Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:0619.23:3118.69:190.19:291.56:459:27Full Moon15Sun
16Mon3:3519.94:0519.29:52-1.010:011.46:429:29Full Moon16Mon
17Tue4:0320.34:3819.410:23-1.810:321.76:399:32Full Moon17Tue
18Wed4:3020.55:1019.310:54-2.111:032.26:369:34Full Moon18Wed
19Thu4:5820.45:4318.911:26-2.011:333.06:339:37Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:2620.06:1818.211:59-1.66:309:39Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:5719.46:5617.312:053.912:35-0.96:289:42Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:3318.57:4116.412:424.91:160.06:259:44Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:1717.48:3815.61:285.82:081.16:229:47Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:1616.19:5315.32:326.53:142.16:199:49Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed9:4115.111:1315.93:586.54:322.66:169:52Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:2315.25:255.35:472.56:139:54Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:2017.312:4416.46:363.26:521.96:119:57Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:1519.01:4718.07:350.77:481.16:089:59Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:0220.72:4119.68:25-1.88:380.56:0510:02Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:4622.13:2920.79:12-3.79:240.26:0210:04New Moon30Mon
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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