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 4h 48m at 2:40 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:48 am (14.5 ft)
Sunset today : 9:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Nov 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:0819.61:0721.57:002.27:29-1.57:294:11New Moon1Mon
2Tue1:4620.01:3921.77:372.48:03-2.07:324:08New Moon2Tue
3Wed2:2220.12:1021.58:112.88:37-2.07:344:06New Moon3Wed
4Thu2:5719.92:4021.08:443.49:09-1.67:374:03New Moon4Thu
5Fri3:3119.33:0920.39:174.29:42-0.87:394:01Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:0518.63:3819.49:495.210:160.27:423:58Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:4117.64:0918.310:246.210:521.47:443:56Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:2016.74:4417.111:037.211:332.67:473:53Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:0615.85:2815.711:558.07:503:51First Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:0515.36:3014.512:243.81:088.37:523:48First Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:1615.38:0413.91:294.72:317.87:553:46First Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:2316.19:3914.42:405.13:436.47:573:44First Quarter12Fri
13Sat10:1617.310:4815.73:465.04:404.38:003:41Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:0118.811:4217.44:434.55:292.08:023:39Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:4220.55:343.86:13-0.48:053:37Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:3019.012:2222.06:203.16:56-2.58:073:35Full Moon16Tue
17Wed1:1520.41:0323.27:042.67:38-4.18:103:33Full Moon17Wed
18Thu1:5921.31:4524.07:472.28:21-5.08:123:31Full Moon18Thu
19Fri2:4421.72:2824.18:312.29:06-5.18:153:29Full Moon19Fri
20Sat3:3021.63:1423.59:172.69:52-4.48:173:27Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:1821.04:0222.310:073.210:41-3.08:203:25Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:1020.24:5520.511:014.111:34-1.28:223:23Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:0619.25:5618.412:054.98:243:21Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed7:0918.47:1216.612:330.81:195.38:273:19Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu8:1918.18:4115.51:402.62:385.08:293:18Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri9:2718.310:0515.62:503.83:514.08:313:16Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:2618.811:1316.33:574.54:542.68:333:15Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:1719.54:584.85:461.28:363:13Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:0817.212:0020.15:504.76:300.18:383:12Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:5318.112:3920.56:354.67:09-0.88:403:10New Moon30Tue
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 38% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (38% illuminated). This places Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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