Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : in 1h 53m at 5:03 pm (9.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:2319.712:5620.96:37-0.57:020.46:125:40Full Moon1Sun
2Mon1:0920.81:3122.07:17-0.97:41-1.36:145:37Full Moon2Mon
3Tue1:5121.42:0322.57:54-0.88:17-2.36:175:34Full Moon3Tue
4Wed2:2921.42:3422.58:28-0.18:52-2.56:195:31Full Moon4Wed
5Thu3:0620.93:0322.09:011.09:26-2.06:215:28Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri3:4120.03:3121.19:322.59:59-1.16:245:25Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:1618.73:5919.910:034.110:330.36:265:22Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:5217.24:2718.510:335.911:111.96:295:19Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:3315.54:5816.911:087.511:583.66:315:16Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:3014.05:3915.311:569.16:345:13Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:1013.26:5313.91:084.91:3710.16:365:10Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu9:5613.79:1313.62:395.43:319.66:385:07Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri10:5615.010:3814.73:594.94:447.96:415:04Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:3416.611:3116.24:573.85:325.76:435:01Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:0518.25:412.76:103.56:464:58Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:1317.812:3319.76:191.86:451.26:484:55Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:5119.31:0121.16:541.17:18-0.86:514:52New Moon17Tue
18Wed1:2820.41:3022.27:270.97:52-2.56:534:50New Moon18Wed
19Thu2:0521.22:0023.08:011.08:27-3.56:564:47New Moon19Thu
20Fri2:4321.42:3223.38:351.69:04-3.96:584:44Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat3:2320.93:0823.09:112.59:45-3.57:014:41Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:0620.03:4622.19:503.810:30-2.37:034:38Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:5518.64:3120.710:355.311:22-0.77:064:35Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:5417.15:2518.711:326.97:084:33First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:1115.96:4116.712:281.112:568.07:114:30First Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:4415.98:3115.71:502.42:387.77:144:27First Quarter26Thu
27Fri10:0317.010:0816.23:132.84:046.07:164:24Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:0018.511:1717.54:242.55:093.77:194:22Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:4520.05:222.16:001.47:214:19Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:1118.712:2421.16:091.76:42-0.47:244:16Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:5619.712:5921.86:501.77:20-1.77:264:14Full Moon31Tue
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 8:07 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 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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