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 4h 39m 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 - Aug 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:1519.73:5619.59:35-1.79:522.33:468:39Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:4719.14:2319.210:05-0.810:252.33:488:37Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:1918.24:4918.810:330.510:592.63:508:34Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:5217.15:1518.311:012.011:353.13:538:32Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:2715.95:4417.711:303.63:558:29First Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:0814.56:1716.912:163.712:045.33:578:27First Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:0513.27:0316.21:094.212:486.94:008:24First Quarter7Wed
8Thu8:3912.48:1115.82:204.41:588.24:028:21First Quarter8Thu
9Fri10:3012.89:4216.03:423.93:388.64:058:19Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:4114.311:0017.24:562.55:047.84:078:16Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:3116.15:540.66:066.24:098:13Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:0018.81:1218.06:43-1.36:564.14:128:11Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:5120.51:5019.87:26-3.07:402.04:148:08Full Moon13Tue
14Wed1:3821.82:2721.38:07-4.08:240.14:178:05Full Moon14Wed
15Thu2:2422.63:0422.48:46-4.39:06-1.34:198:02Full Moon15Thu
16Fri3:0922.73:4123.09:26-3.89:50-2.04:227:59Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:5522.14:1922.910:05-2.510:35-2.04:247:57Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:4220.74:5922.210:46-0.611:24-1.34:267:54Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:3218.85:4220.911:301.74:297:51Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:3016.66:3219.312:190.012:214.24:317:48Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:4614.87:3817.61:251.41:266.44:347:45Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu9:2514.09:0716.62:432.42:537.74:367:42Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri10:5814.610:3416.74:062.54:247.74:387:39Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:0215.95:191.75:386.74:417:36Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:4817.26:150.76:325.24:437:33Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:3218.61:2518.36:58-0.37:143.84:467:31Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:1419.41:5719.37:35-1.07:492.54:487:28New Moon27Tue
28Wed1:5019.92:2619.98:07-1.38:221.54:507:25New Moon28Wed
29Thu2:2320.22:5220.38:37-1.28:530.94:537:22New Moon29Thu
30Fri2:5520.13:1820.39:05-0.79:230.64:557:19New Moon30Fri
31Sat3:2519.73:4120.29:320.29:520.74:587:16Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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