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 3h 25m 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 - Jan 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:0519.67:4015.712:402.41:423.19:093:10First Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:0619.29:1115.01:414.32:552.79:093:11First Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:1619.110:3915.42:535.74:091.79:083:13Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:2619.511:5016.54:106.45:170.59:083:15Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:3020.25:226.36:15-0.99:073:16Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:4817.812:2520.96:245.67:06-2.19:063:18Full Moon6Mon
7Tue1:3619.01:1521.57:164.77:50-2.89:053:20Full Moon7Tue
8Wed2:1919.81:5921.78:023.98:31-3.19:043:22Full Moon8Wed
9Thu2:5920.42:4121.58:443.49:09-2.99:033:23Full Moon9Thu
10Fri3:3620.53:1921.09:243.19:45-2.39:023:25Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:1020.33:5620.110:023.110:19-1.29:013:27Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:4319.94:3218.910:403.410:520.38:593:29Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:1419.35:0817.511:193.911:241.98:583:32Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:4518.55:4716.012:004.48:573:34Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:1917.86:3314.612:494.98:553:36Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:5717.07:3913.312:375.41:475.38:543:38Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:4916.49:1812.71:277.02:585.28:523:41Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:5816.110:5213.32:398.34:114.58:503:43Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:1416.511:5714.64:058.75:163.18:493:45Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:1817.55:198.26:091.48:473:48Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:4516.212:1018.86:167.16:54-0.48:453:50Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:2417.712:5520.17:035.67:34-2.08:433:52New Moon22Wed
23Thu2:0119.21:3821.37:454.18:12-3.28:413:55New Moon23Thu
24Fri2:3620.52:1922.28:252.68:49-3.98:393:57New Moon24Fri
25Sat3:1121.53:0122.59:051.49:26-3.88:374:00New Moon25Sat
26Sun3:4622.23:4422.29:460.510:04-3.18:354:02Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:2222.44:2821.210:290.110:43-1.68:334:05Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:0022.25:1619.711:160.211:240.38:314:08Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:4121.56:0917.812:080.88:294:10First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:2720.47:1615.812:112.61:101.68:264:13First Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:2519.18:4714.51:074.92:232.38:244:15First Quarter31Fri
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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