Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : in 47m at 1:12 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 7:25 pm (19.8 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 - Feb 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:1318.69:2814.91:514.83:022.68:224:18Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri9:3218.010:5515.43:106.24:192.28:194:21Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:4818.34:316.55:281.38:174:23Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:0316.511:50 AM19.05:425.86:240.28:154:26Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:5417.812:4119.86:384.87:10-0.98:124:29Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:3618.91:2520.47:233.77:49-1.68:104:31New Moon6Tue
7Wed2:1319.72:0320.88:032.88:24-1.98:074:34New Moon7Wed
8Thu2:4620.32:3820.88:382.18:57-1.98:054:37New Moon8Thu
9Fri3:1720.53:1120.69:121.79:28-1.58:024:39New Moon9Fri
10Sat3:4520.43:4320.09:451.79:58-0.77:594:42Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:1320.14:1319.210:161.910:260.57:574:44Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:4019.64:4418.110:492.310:551.87:544:47Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:0618.95:1816.911:233.011:253.47:514:50Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:3518.15:5615.512:033.77:494:52First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:1017.36:4914.112:544.47:464:55First Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:5716.48:1213.112:456.52:034.87:434:58First Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:0715.910:0313.41:557.73:264.57:415:00First Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:4016.111:2114.83:338.04:423.27:385:03Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:5817.34:577.15:431.37:355:05Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:1416.711:58 AM19.05:595.36:33-0.77:325:08Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:5718.712:4920.86:493.27:17-2.57:295:11Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:3720.61:3522.37:341.17:59-3.77:275:13Full Moon22Thu
23Fri2:1622.22:2123.38:17-0.88:40-4.37:245:16Full Moon23Fri
24Sat2:5523.33:0523.69:00-2.19:20-4.07:215:18Full Moon24Sat
25Sun3:3423.83:5023.09:44-2.710:01-3.07:185:21Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:1423.64:3621.710:29-2.510:43-1.37:155:24Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:5522.75:2519.911:17-1.611:280.97:125:26Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:3921.26:2117.712:10-0.17:095:29Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:3019.47:3115.712:203.31:131.57:065:31Third Quarter29Thu
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 4:18 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 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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