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 5h 20m at 1:51 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:55 am (16.4 ft)
Sunset today : 9:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Jul 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:4720.42:4518.98:18-2.88:293.22:479:33Full Moon1Sat
2Sun2:2520.23:2119.08:55-2.89:073.22:489:32Full Moon2Sun
3Mon3:0219.83:5618.99:30-2.39:453.32:499:31Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:3719.14:2918.610:04-1.610:213.62:519:30Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:1118.25:0218.210:37-0.611:003.92:529:29Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:4617.25:3517.711:100.611:414.32:539:28Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:2316.06:0917.111:462.02:559:27Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:0714.86:4916.612:274.712:253.42:569:26Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:0313.77:3716.31:224.91:134.82:589:25Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:2013.08:3616.32:264.62:135.82:599:23Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue9:4913.19:4116.73:333.93:246.43:019:22Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:0414.110:4317.64:372.64:356.33:039:20Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:0115.65:330.85:375.63:059:19Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:5017.26:23-1.06:314.43:079:17Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:2920.31:3418.87:09-2.87:203.13:089:16New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:1621.52:1720.17:53-4.18:061.83:109:14New Moon16Sun
17Mon2:0322.32:5921.18:36-4.98:520.83:129:12New Moon17Mon
18Tue2:5022.63:4121.89:19-5.09:390.13:149:10Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:3822.24:2421.910:02-4.310:27-0.13:169:08Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:2721.25:0821.610:47-3.011:190.23:199:06Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:1819.65:5420.911:33-1.13:219:04First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:1617.86:4619.912:150.712:251.13:239:02First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:2416.07:4718.81:191.41:243.23:259:00First Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:4614.88:5618.12:291.92:334.93:278:58First Quarter24Mon
25Tue10:1214.710:0917.93:421.83:495.83:298:56Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:2615.411:1418.34:521.25:015.83:328:54Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:2416.45:520.36:025.23:348:51Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:0818.81:1017.56:41-0.66:524.43:368:49Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:5419.41:5018.37:23-1.47:353.63:398:47Full Moon29Sat
30Sun1:3519.82:2519.08:01-1.98:132.93:418:44Full Moon30Sun
31Mon2:1220.02:5819.48:35-2.18:492.43:438:42Full Moon31Mon
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 4:53 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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