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 : 5:03 pm (9.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 30m at 11:54 am (12.6 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 - Jan 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:0518.82:3520.18:445.29:09-1.69:093:11Full Moon1Mon
2Tue3:3818.93:0819.99:195.09:41-1.39:093:12Full Moon2Tue
3Wed4:0918.93:4019.39:544.910:12-0.79:083:14Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:3918.84:1318.610:284.910:430.29:073:15Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:0818.54:4817.611:055.011:141.49:063:17Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:3818.35:2716.511:455.111:472.89:063:19Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:1118.06:1515.312:335.09:053:21Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon6:5017.87:2014.212:274.31:324.89:043:22Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue7:4017.68:5013.71:185.92:424.29:033:24Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed8:4517.710:2814.22:257.23:563.19:013:26Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:5818.311:4315.63:487.85:051.39:003:28Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:0819.45:077.46:06-0.78:593:30Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:4117.312:0920.96:136.36:59-2.68:573:33Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:3119.01:0422.27:094.87:47-4.18:563:35New Moon14Sun
15Mon2:1620.51:5523.17:593.38:32-5.08:553:37New Moon15Mon
16Tue2:5921.62:4523.48:472.09:16-5.18:533:39New Moon16Tue
17Wed3:4122.23:3323.09:341.19:58-4.38:513:42Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:2222.44:2021.810:210.810:40-2.88:503:44Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:0222.05:0820.111:091.011:22-0.78:483:46Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:4321.25:5918.012:001.68:463:49First Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:2720.06:5715.912:061.712:562.58:443:51First Quarter21Sun
22Mon7:1518.78:1114.212:544.22:003.38:423:54First Quarter22Mon
23Tue8:1417.59:4513.51:526.43:123.88:403:56First Quarter23Tue
24Wed9:2716.811:1513.93:068.04:273.58:383:59Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:4216.84:298.65:352.78:364:01Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:1915.011:43 AM17.45:418.16:281.58:344:04Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:0616.212:3318.26:367.27:100.38:324:06Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:4317.31:1419.17:196.17:47-0.78:304:09Full Moon28Sun
29Mon2:1618.31:5119.87:574.98:20-1.48:284:11Full Moon29Mon
30Tue2:4619.12:2520.28:314.08:51-1.88:254:14Full Moon30Tue
31Wed3:1419.72:5720.39:033.29:20-1.78:234:17Full Moon31Wed
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 2:28 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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