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 5h 35m 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 - Dec 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:3318.71:1520.87:154.57:45-1.48:423:09New Moon1Wed
2Thu2:1019.11:4820.87:524.58:20-1.78:443:08New Moon2Thu
3Fri2:4519.32:2020.68:284.68:53-1.68:463:07New Moon3Fri
4Sat3:2019.22:5220.29:024.89:27-1.38:483:05New Moon4Sat
5Sun3:5418.93:2419.69:375.210:00-0.68:503:04Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:2718.53:5618.810:125.710:330.28:513:04Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:0218.04:3117.810:506.111:081.38:533:03Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:3817.55:1116.711:346.511:472.58:553:02Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:1917.16:0015.512:286.78:563:01First Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:0716.97:0714.512:343.71:346.48:583:01First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:0317.18:3614.21:314.82:445.58:593:00First Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:0517.710:0314.82:375.63:513.99:003:00Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:0518.711:1316.13:475.94:521.99:022:59Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:0120.14:525.65:46-0.39:032:59Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:1117.811:53 AM21.55:514.96:36-2.49:042:59Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:0119.312:4222.86:444.17:24-4.09:052:59Full Moon16Thu
17Fri1:4920.61:3023.77:333.28:10-5.19:062:59Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:3621.52:1924.08:222.58:55-5.39:072:59Full Moon18Sat
19Sun3:2221.93:0723.69:102.19:41-4.89:082:59Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:0821.93:5622.59:592.210:27-3.69:083:00Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:5421.44:4720.910:512.511:14-1.89:093:00Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:4220.75:4118.911:473.19:093:01Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:3319.86:4316.912:040.412:493.79:103:01Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:2918.87:5815.212:592.61:574.19:103:02Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:3118.29:2414.52:004.63:074.09:103:03Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun9:3617.910:4414.73:076.04:163.49:103:04Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:3718.111:4815.64:166.75:172.49:103:05Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:3018.55:196.86:081.39:103:06Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:3916.612:1519.16:136.46:510.39:103:07Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:2117.512:5619.66:585.97:30-0.69:103:08New Moon30Thu
31Fri1:5818.31:3320.17:385.38:05-1.39:103:09New Moon31Fri
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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