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 5h 04m 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 - Jul 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:0019.75:5420.111:26-2.32:479:32Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:5718.06:4319.512:022.012:16-0.32:489:32Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:0216.27:3718.91:052.11:101.92:509:31Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:1814.88:3718.32:112.12:103.92:519:30Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:4114.29:4018.03:191.93:175.42:529:29Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:5914.510:4118.04:271.44:266.32:549:28Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:0415.25:290.65:316.42:559:27Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:5716.16:22-0.26:276.12:579:26Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:2618.61:4116.97:07-1.07:155.62:589:24New Moon9Mon
10Tue1:1019.02:2017.57:48-1.67:565.03:009:23New Moon10Tue
11Wed1:4919.32:5518.08:24-2.08:344.53:029:22New Moon11Wed
12Thu2:2619.33:2818.38:59-2.19:104.23:039:20New Moon12Thu
13Fri3:0119.23:5918.49:32-1.99:453.93:059:19Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:3418.74:2918.410:03-1.410:203.83:079:17Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:0718.14:5718.210:33-0.510:553.93:099:15Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:4117.25:2518.011:030.611:333.93:119:13Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:1716.25:5417.711:342.03:139:12First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:0015.16:2817.312:154.012:093.53:159:10First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:5413.97:1117.11:064.012:525.13:179:08First Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:0913.18:0716.92:083.81:496.53:199:06First Quarter20Fri
21Sat9:4713.19:1917.13:203.13:067.43:219:04Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:1214.110:3417.94:331.84:307.53:239:02Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:1515.75:380.05:436.63:259:00Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:0617.46:33-1.96:435.13:288:58Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:3820.71:5219.17:23-3.67:343.43:308:55Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:3021.92:3520.48:08-4.88:231.83:328:53Full Moon26Thu
27Fri2:2122.63:1621.58:52-5.29:100.53:348:51Full Moon27Fri
28Sat3:0922.63:5722.09:35-4.89:57-0.33:378:48Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:5821.94:3722.010:17-3.610:44-0.43:398:46Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:4620.55:1821.410:59-1.811:340.03:418:44Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:3718.66:0120.411:430.63:448:41Third Quarter31Tue
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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