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 : 2:33 pm (6.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 54m at 8:48 am (14.5 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 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:3120.24:5517.910:500.710:532.97:045:33Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:5819.15:3016.311:261.911:234.77:015:36Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:2717.96:1114.612:073.16:585:38Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:0116.67:1213.11:024.46:555:41Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:5115.39:0512.412:498.02:205.16:525:43Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat8:2214.410:4713.22:259.03:494.96:495:46Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun10:1314.711:4514.74:128.75:013.76:475:48Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:2216.05:247.25:542.16:445:51Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:2516.512:1217.76:145.26:360.56:415:53Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:5818.212:5519.36:543.17:14-0.86:385:56Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:3019.81:3420.77:320.97:49-1.76:355:58New Moon11Thu
12Fri2:0121.32:1321.78:08-1.08:24-2.16:326:01New Moon12Fri
13Sat2:3322.42:5222.18:44-2.48:59-1.96:286:03New Moon13Sat
14Sun3:0523.03:3221.99:22-3.29:35-1.16:256:06Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:4023.14:1421.010:03-3.310:130.36:226:08Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:1722.65:0019.610:46-2.610:542.06:196:10Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:5821.45:5217.711:36-1.311:424.06:166:13First Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:4619.76:5915.912:360.46:136:15First Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:4817.88:3114.812:465.91:521.86:106:18First Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:2116.310:0815.22:167.03:192.46:076:20First Quarter20Sat
21Sun10:0316.311:2016.53:546.74:391.96:046:23Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:2117.35:135.15:421.06:016:25Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:1218.112:1818.66:113.16:320.15:586:28Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:5319.51:0519.66:571.27:14-0.55:556:30Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:2920.51:4520.37:36-0.37:50-0.75:526:32Full Moon25Thu
26Fri2:0221.22:2220.58:12-1.38:24-0.55:496:35Full Moon26Fri
27Sat2:3221.42:5620.48:45-1.88:550.25:466:37Full Moon27Sat
28Sun3:0121.23:2919.99:17-1.79:261.15:436:40Full Moon28Sun
29Mon3:2820.74:0119.09:48-1.39:552.35:406:42Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:5419.94:3317.910:19-0.410:243.75:376:45Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:2018.95:0616.610:530.710:545.15:346:47Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 11:40 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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