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 40m 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 - Oct 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:4913.79:1714.12:404.83:209.36:115:41Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue11:0014.910:4214.94:024.64:428.06:145:38Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:4416.311:3716.35:053.75:366.26:165:35Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:1717.75:512.66:164.26:185:32Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:1917.612:4618.96:281.76:502.46:215:29Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:5518.81:1320.07:011.17:220.76:235:26New Moon6Sat
7Sun1:2919.71:3820.97:320.97:52-0.66:265:23New Moon7Sun
8Mon2:0120.22:0421.48:011.08:22-1.46:285:20New Moon8Mon
9Tue2:3320.42:2921.78:301.58:53-1.96:315:17New Moon9Tue
10Wed3:0620.22:5621.68:592.39:25-1.86:335:14Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:4019.63:2521.29:293.49:59-1.36:355:11Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:1718.63:5720.510:014.710:39-0.46:385:08Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:0117.34:3619.310:396.111:280.96:405:05Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:5615.95:2517.811:317.56:435:02First Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:1614.96:3916.212:342.312:548.56:454:59First Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:5715.18:3415.52:003.12:468.26:484:56First Quarter16Tue
17Wed10:1516.510:1416.53:262.94:136.26:504:53Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:1018.411:2318.14:362.15:163.56:534:50Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:5420.35:321.26:070.86:554:47Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:1719.812:3421.96:200.56:51-1.56:584:44Full Moon20Sat
21Sun1:0421.01:1123.07:030.37:32-3.27:004:42Full Moon21Sun
22Mon1:4821.61:4723.57:430.58:12-4.07:034:39Full Moon22Mon
23Tue2:3021.72:2223.48:211.28:50-3.97:054:36Full Moon23Tue
24Wed3:1021.12:5722.68:592.39:29-3.17:084:33Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:5120.03:3221.49:363.610:07-1.77:104:30Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:3218.64:0619.810:145.210:480.17:134:28Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:1717.14:4318.110:556.811:351.97:154:25Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:1015.65:2616.211:478.27:184:22Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:2114.66:3014.612:323.61:049.17:214:19Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:4714.58:1813.61:454.72:399.07:234:17Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed9:5815.29:5414.03:015.13:577.77:264:14Third Quarter31Wed
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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