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 59m at 5:00 am (4.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:3713.38:0915.41:583.52:038.55:017:12Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun10:2413.49:5115.13:224.13:439.05:037:09Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:3814.611:0815.94:433.65:068.15:057:06Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:2416.05:442.56:036.65:087:03Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:0217.112:5817.36:281.36:454.95:107:00Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:4418.21:2818.57:050.27:203.35:126:57Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:2019.21:5519.57:37-0.57:521.95:156:54New Moon7Fri
8Sat1:5319.92:2120.28:06-0.98:220.85:176:51New Moon8Sat
9Sun2:2420.32:4520.78:35-0.78:520.15:196:48New Moon9Sun
10Mon2:5520.23:0920.99:02-0.29:21-0.35:226:45New Moon10Mon
11Tue3:2519.93:3320.89:280.89:51-0.35:246:42Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:5719.23:5720.49:552.010:220.15:266:39Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:3018.14:2519.910:223.510:580.85:296:36Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:0916.84:5819.010:545.111:441.85:316:32First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:5815.25:4117.911:366.85:346:29First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:1313.86:4416.612:472.912:418.45:366:26First Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:1413.68:3115.82:183.42:379.05:386:23First Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:4515.110:2016.73:512.84:227.75:416:20Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:4217.211:3218.65:031.35:315.25:436:17Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:2519.35:59-0.36:242.45:456:14Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:2720.41:0421.36:46-1.67:09-0.25:486:11Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:1621.91:4122.77:28-2.37:51-2.25:506:08Full Moon22Sat
23Sun2:0022.62:1723.68:07-2.28:32-3.55:526:05Full Moon23Sun
24Mon2:4322.72:5323.78:45-1.59:12-3.75:556:02Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:2521.93:2823.19:23-0.19:51-3.15:575:59Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:0720.64:0221.910:001.710:32-1.75:595:56Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:4918.84:3720.310:373.811:150.26:025:53Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:3616.85:1518.311:185.96:045:50Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:3414.96:0016.312:062.212:097.96:075:47Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:0213.67:1714.61:143.91:349.36:095:44Third Quarter30Sun
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 8:27 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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