Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:23 am (4.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 37m at 11:12 pm (14.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Sep 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:4118.26:09-0.76:284.25:017:11Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:2920.11:2320.06:58-2.17:161.95:037:08Full Moon2Sat
3Sun1:1821.42:0021.37:40-3.07:590.15:067:05Full Moon3Sun
4Mon2:0322.12:3522.28:19-3.18:39-1.15:087:02Full Moon4Mon
5Tue2:4522.13:0922.48:55-2.59:17-1.65:116:59Full Moon5Tue
6Wed3:2521.53:4122.19:30-1.39:54-1.45:136:56Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:0320.34:1121.210:030.410:31-0.65:156:53Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:4018.84:4120.010:362.411:090.75:186:50Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:1917.05:1118.511:084.611:502.35:206:47Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:0215.15:4316.911:436.65:226:44Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:0513.46:2815.412:443.912:328.55:256:41Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:5812.57:5714.12:005.12:099.85:276:38Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed10:4713.210:0114.33:335.24:039.65:296:35Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu11:4514.711:1415.54:514.25:188.25:326:32Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:2216.25:452.76:066.35:346:29Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:0217.012:5217.76:261.36:444.35:366:26Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:4218.41:2019.27:000.17:182.45:396:23Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:1819.71:4620.47:32-0.77:500.75:416:20New Moon18Mon
19Tue1:5220.62:1221.38:03-1.08:21-0.75:436:16New Moon19Tue
20Wed2:2621.12:3922.08:33-0.88:53-1.75:466:13New Moon20Wed
21Thu3:0121.23:0622.39:03-0.19:27-2.25:486:10Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:3720.73:3622.29:341.110:03-2.05:516:07Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:1619.74:0921.610:072.610:44-1.35:536:04Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:0018.24:4720.510:454.411:330.15:556:01Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:5316.45:3318.911:316.35:585:58First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:1014.86:3917.112:371.612:418.16:005:55First Quarter26Tue
27Wed9:0114.38:2916.02:052.72:338.76:025:52First Quarter27Wed
28Thu10:3415.610:1716.63:382.64:157.56:055:49Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:3317.511:2918.14:531.65:265.16:075:46Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:1819.35:500.46:182.66:105:43Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 2:47 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (66% illuminated). This places Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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