Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : 11:34 am (-2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 21m at 5:08 am (19.6 ft)
Sunset today : 10:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Sep 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:4816.37:4717.91:421.71:414.77:039:09First Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:3914.48:2416.42:293.12:226.87:059:06First Quarter2Sat
3Sun9:5713.09:2115.03:304.33:238.67:089:03First Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:5412.611:0414.34:515.05:049.67:109:00First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:2213.76:174.66:429.17:128:57Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:4014.92:1315.17:253.47:477.87:158:54Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:4116.22:5016.68:151.98:326.17:178:51Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:2717.63:2018.08:530.59:094.37:198:48Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:0518.93:4919.29:27-0.79:432.77:228:45Full Moon9Sat
10Sun3:4020.04:1620.39:59-1.410:151.27:248:42Full Moon10Sun
11Mon4:1420.74:4221.110:29-1.710:460.07:268:39Full Moon11Mon
12Tue4:4821.15:0921.610:59-1.411:19-0.97:298:36Full Moon12Tue
13Wed5:2320.95:3621.811:29-0.511:52-1.27:318:33Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:5920.36:0521.612:000.87:338:30Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:3919.26:3821.012:29-1.112:342.57:368:27Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:2417.67:1619.91:12-0.31:124.47:388:24Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:2115.88:0418.42:040.82:006.57:408:21Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:4714.39:1616.93:132.13:178.27:438:18Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue11:4414.311:0916.34:452.75:108.77:458:14Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:0915.86:152.16:467.47:488:11Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:4717.32:0417.77:260.87:535.17:508:08Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:5418.92:4719.58:20-0.68:432.77:528:05Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:4620.43:2521.09:04-1.69:260.67:558:02New Moon23Sat
24Sun3:3121.43:5922.09:44-2.010:05-0.97:577:59New Moon24Sun
25Mon4:1221.84:3222.410:20-1.810:42-1.87:597:56New Moon25Mon
26Tue4:5121.65:0322.310:54-0.911:17-1.98:027:53New Moon26Tue
27Wed5:2820.95:3221.711:260.511:51-1.48:047:50Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:0319.85:5920.711:582.28:067:47Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:3818.36:2619.412:24-0.412:284.18:097:44Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:1516.66:5417.91:001.112:596.08:117:41Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 8:21 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 95% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated). This places Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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