Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:42 am (3.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 26m at 8:41 pm (16.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Mar 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:1516.810:1414.32:057.43:222.87:045:34First Quarter1Sun
2Mon9:5716.311:3315.53:447.84:462.47:015:36Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:1817.15:116.95:511.36:585:39Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:2617.012:1718.26:135.26:400.26:555:41Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:0718.41:0219.27:003.47:20-0.66:525:44Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:4119.51:4119.97:381.97:54-1.06:495:46Full Moon6Fri
7Sat2:1120.32:1620.38:110.88:25-1.16:465:49Full Moon7Sat
8Sun2:3920.72:4820.48:430.08:55-0.76:435:51Full Moon8Sun
9Mon3:0520.83:1920.19:13-0.49:230.16:405:54Full Moon9Mon
10Tue3:3020.63:4919.49:42-0.39:491.26:375:56Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:5420.24:1818.510:110.110:152.56:345:59Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:1719.54:4817.310:420.810:413.96:316:01Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:4218.75:2215.911:151.811:095.56:286:04Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:1117.76:0514.411:562.911:457.06:256:06Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:4816.57:1213.112:533.96:226:09Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:4315.39:1112.712:438.42:184.56:196:11Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:2114.610:4413.92:349.03:493.96:166:14Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:1415.311:3815.84:208.05:002.56:136:16Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:2617.15:275.85:540.86:106:18Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:1917.912:1919.16:173.16:39-0.86:076:21Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:5620.01:0620.97:010.47:20-1.96:036:23New Moon21Sat
22Sun1:3221.91:5122.27:43-2.18:00-2.46:006:26New Moon22Sun
23Mon2:0823.22:3522.88:24-3.98:39-2.25:576:28New Moon23Mon
24Tue2:4524.03:1922.69:05-4.89:19-1.45:546:31Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:2424.04:0421.79:48-4.89:590.05:516:33Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:0323.24:5120.110:33-3.810:421.95:486:36Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:4521.75:4218.111:22-2.111:314.05:456:38Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:3219.76:4616.112:190.05:426:40First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:3017.58:1114.712:326.01:301.95:396:43First Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:5715.69:4714.71:567.32:543.05:366:45First Quarter30Mon
31Tue9:4115.111:0215.73:337.34:153.05:336:48Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 12:11 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 47% 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 (47% 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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