Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : in 8m at 2:40 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:0016.46:2014.911:492.04:038:04Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:4515.27:2214.512:097.212:433.04:008:06Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:5114.18:3614.61:237.51:513.73:588:09Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:2613.69:4215.52:476.93:033.93:558:11Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:5814.310:3617.03:595.34:083.63:528:13Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:0615.811:2118.64:573.05:062.93:508:16Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:0017.55:470.55:562.23:478:18Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:0420.312:4919.16:33-1.96:431.53:448:21Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:4521.81:3620.37:17-3.97:281.13:428:23New Moon9Sun
10Mon1:2722.92:2221.08:01-5.38:121.03:398:26New Moon10Mon
11Tue2:1023.43:0921.18:45-5.98:571.33:378:28New Moon11Tue
12Wed2:5523.23:5720.79:31-5.79:451.93:348:31Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:4222.34:4619.910:19-4.610:362.83:328:33Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:3120.85:4018.811:10-3.011:333.83:308:35Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:2618.86:4017.812:06-1.13:278:38First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:3116.87:4617.112:404.61:080.83:258:40First Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:5215.38:5617.01:564.82:162.23:238:42First Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:1814.710:0017.33:124.33:243.23:208:45First Quarter18Tue
19Wed10:3514.910:5417.94:203.24:273.73:188:47Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:3615.711:3918.55:181.95:223.83:168:49Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:2516.56:050.56:103.73:148:52Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:1919.11:0817.36:46-0.66:523.73:128:54Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:5419.51:4617.87:23-1.47:303.63:108:56Full Moon23Sun
24Mon1:2819.72:2218.27:58-2.08:063.73:088:58Full Moon24Mon
25Tue2:0019.72:5818.28:33-2.28:403.93:069:00Full Moon25Tue
26Wed2:3219.63:3218.19:06-2.19:154.23:049:02Full Moon26Wed
27Thu3:0319.14:0717.89:40-1.79:504.73:029:04Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:3518.54:4217.310:14-1.110:265.23:019:06Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:0917.75:1916.810:49-0.311:075.72:599:08Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:4616.85:5916.411:270.711:555.92:579:10Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:3115.76:4416.212:111.72:569:12Third Quarter31Mon
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 5:44 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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