Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : 11:50 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 47m at 5:56 pm (19.4 ft)
Sunset today : 10:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Jan 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:2020.62:5622.49:013.89:33-3.99:093:10Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:0420.53:4321.59:483.810:17-2.89:093:12Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:4720.14:2820.110:364.110:59-1.39:083:13Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:2919.45:1418.411:254.511:420.59:073:15Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:1218.76:0416.612:175.09:073:17First Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:5717.97:0214.912:262.41:155.39:063:18First Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:4517.28:1513.71:144.42:185.39:053:20First Quarter7Sun
8Mon8:3916.89:4113.32:096.03:235.09:043:22First Quarter8Mon
9Tue9:3816.710:5913.83:137.34:274.29:033:24Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:3517.04:207.95:243.19:023:26Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:0114.811:27 AM17.65:247.96:141.89:003:28Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:4915.912:1318.36:177.56:570.58:593:30Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:3117.012:5419.27:036.87:36-0.78:583:32Full Moon13Sat
14Sun2:0817.91:3319.97:436.08:13-1.68:563:34Full Moon14Sun
15Mon2:4318.72:1020.48:215.38:48-2.38:553:36Full Moon15Mon
16Tue3:1719.32:4620.78:584.79:22-2.58:533:39Full Moon16Tue
17Wed3:4919.73:2320.69:344.29:56-2.38:523:41Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:2119.94:0120.210:113.710:30-1.68:503:43Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:5420.04:4219.410:523.411:06-0.48:483:46Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:2819.95:2718.211:373.211:451.28:463:48Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:0619.66:2116.712:293.18:453:51Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:5119.27:3115.212:303.11:323.08:433:53Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:4618.89:0314.41:265.12:452.78:413:55Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed8:5618.510:4014.72:376.74:031.98:393:58Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:1418.711:5716.04:037.55:160.68:374:01Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:2719.55:247.26:19-0.98:354:03Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:5617.612:2820.66:306.17:12-2.48:324:06Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:4519.01:2121.57:244.87:58-3.38:304:08New Moon28Sun
29Mon2:2820.12:0922.08:123.58:41-3.88:284:11New Moon29Mon
30Tue3:0820.82:5321.98:552.69:20-3.58:264:13New Moon30Tue
31Wed3:4521.03:3421.49:362.19:57-2.78:234:16Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 8:53 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 95% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated). This places Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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