Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : in 48m at 11:34 am (-2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:5519.84:3317.710:20-0.410:223.95:296:51Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:1818.95:0616.310:510.710:485.55:266:53Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:4317.75:4414.711:272.011:197.15:236:56Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:1316.56:3813.212:133.45:206:58First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:5315.08:2712.412:028.61:254.55:177:00First Quarter5Fri
6Sat7:0513.710:2213.11:389.73:034.75:147:03First Quarter6Sat
7Sun9:2513.511:2014.63:499.34:243.85:117:05First Quarter7Sun
8Mon10:5414.811:5816.45:047.45:232.45:087:08Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:4916.65:535.06:080.95:057:10Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:3018.312:3518.56:342.36:47-0.25:027:13Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:0120.11:1720.17:11-0.37:24-0.94:597:15Full Moon11Thu
12Fri1:3221.71:5821.37:48-2.68:01-1.14:567:18Full Moon12Fri
13Sat2:0522.82:4021.88:26-4.38:38-0.74:537:20Full Moon13Sat
14Sun2:3923.43:2221.69:05-5.19:150.34:507:23Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:1623.34:0720.69:47-5.09:551.74:477:25Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue3:5422.54:5519.110:32-3.910:393.54:447:28Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:3721.05:5017.311:23-2.211:315.44:417:30Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:2619.07:0215.612:24-0.14:387:32Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:3216.78:3514.812:427.11:411.64:367:35Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:1215.110:0515.42:207.73:082.44:337:37Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun9:5815.111:1016.73:576.84:252.34:307:40Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:1416.011:5618.15:104.95:261.74:277:42Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:0917.26:032.76:131.24:247:45Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:3319.212:5418.16:450.96:531.04:217:47Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:0620.01:3218.87:21-0.67:281.04:187:50New Moon25Thu
26Fri1:3520.52:0719.17:53-1.68:001.44:157:52New Moon26Fri
27Sat2:0320.62:4119.28:24-2.18:312.04:137:55New Moon27Sat
28Sun2:2920.43:1318.88:55-2.29:002.94:107:57New Moon28Sun
29Mon2:5520.03:4518.29:25-1.89:293.94:078:00Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:2019.44:1817.39:55-1.19:585.14:048:02Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 2:45 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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