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 57m 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 - Jun 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:2814.77:3716.312:555.91:042.82:549:14Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:4314.08:3716.72:045.22:053.62:539:15Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu9:1114.19:3617.63:124.03:124.12:519:17Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri10:3015.010:3318.84:172.14:174.22:509:19Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:3516.411:2620.25:150.05:193.92:499:20Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:3117.96:08-2.26:153.32:489:22Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:1621.51:2319.26:58-4.07:072.62:479:23New Moon7Mon
8Tue1:0522.52:1220.27:46-5.37:572.12:469:25New Moon8Tue
9Wed1:5422.93:0020.78:33-5.98:461.82:459:26New Moon9Wed
10Thu2:4322.83:4720.79:19-5.79:361.92:449:27Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:3222.04:3520.410:06-4.810:272.22:439:28Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:2320.75:2319.810:54-3.311:212.72:439:29Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:1518.96:1419.011:43-1.42:429:30First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:1217.07:0718.212:203.312:360.62:429:31First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:1915.38:0517.51:243.71:322.52:419:32First Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:3614.19:0517.22:313.72:334.02:419:33First Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:5513.810:0317.23:383.23:365.12:419:33Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:0414.310:5617.54:392.44:385.62:419:34Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:0115.15:331.45:345.72:419:34Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:4815.96:200.46:235.42:419:35Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:2418.51:2916.87:01-0.67:075.02:419:35Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:0318.92:0717.57:39-1.47:464.62:419:35Full Moon22Tue
23Wed1:3919.32:4318.08:15-2.08:244.32:429:35Full Moon23Wed
24Thu2:1419.43:1718.38:49-2.39:004.12:429:35Full Moon24Thu
25Fri2:4919.33:5018.49:23-2.29:364.02:439:35Full Moon25Fri
26Sat3:2319.04:2318.49:56-1.910:124.02:439:35Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:5718.44:5518.310:29-1.210:504.02:449:34Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:3517.75:2918.211:03-0.211:334.02:459:34Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:1716.76:0618.011:410.92:469:33Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:0715.76:4917.912:233.912:252.32:479:33Third Quarter30Wed
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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