Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : in 2h 35m at 3:32 pm (8.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:5517.95:3217.511:506.38:413:10First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:5017.86:4116.212:141.51:016.08:433:08First Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:5217.98:1015.41:162.82:185.18:453:07First Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:5718.59:4115.62:253.93:313.68:473:06First Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:5919.510:5616.63:344.54:361.68:493:05Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:5520.611:5817.94:404.75:34-0.48:503:04Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:4621.75:394.56:25-2.28:523:03Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:5119.112:3422.56:324.27:13-3.48:543:02Full Moon8Sun
9Mon1:4020.01:1922.97:213.97:58-4.08:553:02Full Moon9Mon
10Tue2:2620.52:0322.88:073.88:41-4.08:573:01Full Moon10Tue
11Wed3:0920.52:4622.28:513.99:22-3.48:583:00Full Moon11Wed
12Thu3:5220.23:2821.29:354.210:03-2.49:003:00Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:3319.64:0919.910:194.810:44-1.09:013:00Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:1518.84:5118.311:055.411:250.79:022:59Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:5718.05:3616.711:546.09:032:59Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:4117.36:2915.112:082.412:516.49:052:59Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:3016.87:3813.912:554.01:556.49:062:59Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:2516.59:0313.41:495.53:015.99:062:59Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:2216.610:2413.72:516.64:044.99:072:59Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri10:1717.111:2814.63:567.25:013.69:083:00Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:0617.84:577.35:502.29:093:00Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:1915.811:50 AM18.75:507.06:340.79:093:00Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:0317.012:3119.66:376.57:14-0.79:103:01Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:4318.01:1020.47:205.87:52-1.89:103:02New Moon24Tue
25Wed2:2118.91:4921.07:595.28:30-2.79:103:02New Moon25Wed
26Thu2:5819.52:2821.48:394.69:07-3.19:103:03New Moon26Thu
27Fri3:3520.03:0921.49:194.19:45-3.09:103:04Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:1220.33:5120.910:013.710:24-2.39:103:05Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:5120.34:3720.010:473.511:06-1.19:103:06Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:3120.25:2818.611:383.411:510.69:103:07Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:1619.96:2617.112:373.39:103:09First 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 6:36 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 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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