Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:00 am (4.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 27m at 9:40 pm (15.5 ft)
Sunset today : 9:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (57% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Jun 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:4121.62:4619.38:18-4.28:283.32:559:13New Moon1Sat
2Sun2:2321.23:2919.09:00-3.99:113.72:539:15New Moon2Sun
3Mon3:0420.44:1118.59:41-3.19:534.22:529:16Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue3:4419.44:5317.910:21-2.010:374.92:519:18Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:2418.15:3517.111:02-0.711:235.52:499:20Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:0616.76:1916.411:440.72:489:21Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:5315.27:0615.912:165.912:292.22:479:22First Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:5013.97:5715.71:166.01:203.52:469:24First Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:0413.08:5115.72:205.72:164.62:459:25First Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:2612.99:4316.13:234.93:155.42:449:26First Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:3813.510:3216.84:213.74:155.82:449:28Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:3714.411:1717.65:132.35:105.92:439:29Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:2615.66:000.76:015.62:429:30Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:1016.66:42-0.76:465.22:429:31Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:3919.41:5117.67:23-2.17:294.82:419:31Full Moon15Sat
16Sun1:1920.12:3218.48:03-3.18:114.32:419:32Full Moon16Sun
17Mon2:0020.73:1218.98:43-3.88:533.82:419:33Full Moon17Mon
18Tue2:4320.83:5319.39:24-4.09:373.52:419:33Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:2720.64:3519.410:06-3.710:253.32:419:34Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:1519.95:1919.410:50-2.811:173.12:419:34Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:0618.76:0519.211:37-1.52:419:35Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:0417.36:5619.012:153.012:280.22:419:35Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:1315.87:5318.81:202.71:252.02:419:35Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:3414.98:5518.72:292.22:293.62:429:35Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:5914.89:5818.93:381.33:384.72:429:35Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:1415.410:5919.34:450.24:465.32:439:35Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:1616.45:45-1.05:495.22:449:35Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:0917.36:38-2.06:454.82:449:34Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:4420.21:5618.17:25-2.77:344.42:459:34New Moon29Sat
30Sun1:3020.42:3818.68:08-3.18:184.02:469:33New Moon30Sun
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 1:20 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 57% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (57% illuminated). This places Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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