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 1h 48m 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 - Mar 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:3617.79:0314.61:245.42:292.77:035:34Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat9:0316.510:3514.92:476.83:513.07:015:36Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:3016.611:4416.04:156.95:062.46:585:39Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:3817.45:295.96:041.46:555:41Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:3417.312:3018.46:244.56:490.46:525:44Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:1318.51:1219.37:073.17:27-0.46:495:46Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:4719.41:4820.07:441.88:01-0.96:465:49New Moon7Thu
8Fri2:1720.12:2220.38:170.98:32-1.06:435:51New Moon8Fri
9Sat2:4620.52:5420.48:490.29:02-0.76:405:54New Moon9Sat
10Sun3:1320.63:2420.19:190.09:31-0.16:375:56New Moon10Sun
11Mon3:3820.43:5419.59:490.09:580.96:345:59Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:0320.04:2418.610:190.510:252.16:316:01Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:2819.34:5517.510:501.110:543.56:286:04Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:5618.55:3216.211:262.011:275.06:256:06Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:2917.66:1914.912:102.96:226:09First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:1216.67:3013.812:106.41:123.76:196:11First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:1715.69:1713.71:197.62:364.06:166:14First Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:5715.310:4314.93:017.84:013.36:136:16First Quarter18Mon
19Tue10:3216.411:4116.94:316.65:091.76:096:18Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:3918.25:374.36:040.06:066:21Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:2619.012:3320.26:291.86:52-1.66:036:23Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:0821.01:2121.87:15-0.77:35-2.76:006:26Full Moon22Fri
23Sat1:4722.72:0722.97:58-2.88:17-3.15:576:28Full Moon23Sat
24Sun2:2723.72:5323.38:41-4.28:58-2.85:546:31Full Moon24Sun
25Mon3:0724.13:3722.89:24-4.69:40-1.85:516:33Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:4723.74:2321.610:08-4.210:22-0.35:486:36Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:2822.65:1119.910:55-2.911:081.75:456:38Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:1220.86:0417.811:45-1.111:593.95:426:40Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:0118.77:0916.012:440.95:396:43Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat7:0416.78:3414.81:045.81:552.65:366:45Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun8:3215.310:0314.92:276.83:153.45:336:48Third Quarter31Sun
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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