Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : 1:12 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 45m at 7:10 am (18.4 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 - Jan 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:4720.54:3519.810:423.411:01-0.69:093:11Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:2719.55:1718.111:284.211:421.29:083:13Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:0918.56:0416.312:185.09:083:14First Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:5517.67:0114.812:263.01:165.69:073:16First Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:4816.88:1713.71:174.72:215.89:063:18First Quarter5Sun
6Mon8:4916.59:4513.52:176.13:305.39:053:19First Quarter6Mon
7Tue9:5316.711:0014.23:256.94:344.49:043:21Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:5017.311:5715.34:337.05:293.09:033:23Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:3918.25:326.66:161.59:023:25Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:4316.612:2219.26:215.96:570.09:013:27Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:2217.91:0120.17:055.07:35-1.39:003:29Full Moon11Sat
12Sun1:5919.01:3820.97:444.28:11-2.38:583:31Full Moon12Sun
13Mon2:3519.92:1521.58:223.48:46-2.98:573:33Full Moon13Mon
14Tue3:0920.52:5221.78:592.89:22-3.18:563:35Full Moon14Tue
15Wed3:4420.93:3021.59:372.49:58-2.78:543:38Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:1921.04:1120.910:182.210:36-1.88:523:40Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:5720.94:5519.811:022.311:17-0.48:513:42Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:3820.55:4618.311:522.58:493:45Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:2519.96:4716.712:031.312:522.98:473:47Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:2119.28:0815.412:593.12:033.08:453:49Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:3018.79:4215.22:074.83:202.58:443:52Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:4718.811:0516.13:265.74:351.58:423:54Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:5919.54:455.75:400.08:403:57Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:1017.511:59 AM20.55:524.96:35-1.48:383:59Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:0318.912:5221.46:493.87:23-2.68:364:02New Moon25Sat
26Sun1:4920.11:3922.07:372.88:06-3.38:334:04New Moon26Sun
27Mon2:3020.92:2222.28:212.08:46-3.48:314:07New Moon27Mon
28Tue3:0921.33:0221.99:021.69:23-2.98:294:10New Moon28Tue
29Wed3:4521.23:4021.19:411.69:59-2.08:274:12Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:1920.84:1620.010:181.910:33-0.78:254:15Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:5220.14:5118.710:562.511:060.98:224:17Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 10:11 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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