Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : in 2h 47m at 1:50 pm (3.9 ft)
Next high tide : 8:00 pm (18.3 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 - Apr 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:2821.82:5821.08:46-2.78:58-0.15:316:49New Moon1Fri
2Sat2:5922.13:3520.89:22-3.29:320.75:286:51Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun3:3222.04:1520.010:00-3.010:091.85:256:54Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:0921.55:0018.810:42-2.310:513.15:226:56Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:5020.35:5217.411:31-1.111:424.75:196:59First Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:4018.86:5816.012:310.45:167:01First Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:4617.18:2615.412:516.01:461.75:137:04First Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:2115.99:5316.02:236.43:092.25:107:06First Quarter8Fri
9Sat10:0116.111:0117.43:535.54:251.85:077:08Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:1617.311:5319.05:063.55:281.15:047:11Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:1418.76:031.36:200.35:017:13Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:3720.41:0219.86:50-0.77:05-0.24:587:16Full Moon12Tue
13Wed1:1621.41:4620.57:32-2.17:45-0.24:557:18Full Moon13Wed
14Thu1:5221.92:2620.78:10-3.08:220.14:527:21Full Moon14Thu
15Fri2:2721.93:0420.48:47-3.28:580.84:497:23Full Moon15Fri
16Sat2:5921.53:4019.89:22-2.89:321.94:467:26Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:3120.74:1618.79:57-2.010:063.14:437:28Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:0119.54:5217.510:32-0.810:404.44:417:31Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:3318.25:3216.211:100.611:195.84:387:33Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:0716.86:1914.911:532.14:357:36Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:4915.37:2414.012:087.012:473.44:327:38Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:5014.08:4613.91:197.81:574.34:297:41Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat8:2913.39:5914.52:477.73:124.64:267:43Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun10:0313.710:5315.74:046.64:184.24:237:46Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:0814.911:3417.15:024.85:123.44:207:48Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:5816.45:492.75:582.64:187:51Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:1018.612:4117.96:290.66:391.94:157:53Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:4420.01:2119.27:07-1.47:171.34:127:55New Moon28Thu
29Fri1:1821.22:0120.27:45-3.07:551.04:097:58New Moon29Fri
30Sat1:5422.02:4120.78:23-4.28:341.14:068:00New Moon30Sat
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 4:55 pm — 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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