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 5h 03m 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 - Aug 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:5415.27:0718.512:562.312:504.33:488:37First Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:1314.18:0918.12:032.31:536.03:508:34First Quarter2Fri
3Sat9:5214.09:2718.03:191.83:157.13:538:32Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:1914.910:4718.64:360.84:427.23:558:29Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:2416.55:45-0.75:566.23:588:27Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:1618.06:42-2.26:554.74:008:24Full Moon6Tue
7Wed12:5320.82:0219.47:32-3.47:463.24:028:21Full Moon7Wed
8Thu1:4421.62:4320.48:17-4.18:321.94:058:19Full Moon8Thu
9Fri2:3121.93:2221.08:58-4.19:151.14:078:16Full Moon9Fri
10Sat3:1521.63:5821.09:37-3.49:560.84:108:13Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:5720.74:3320.710:13-2.110:371.04:128:11Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:3719.35:0619.910:49-0.311:181.64:148:08Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:1817.75:3918.811:241.84:178:05Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:0015.96:1217.712:012.412:004.04:198:02Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:5214.26:5216.512:503.412:416.14:227:59Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:0712.87:4715.41:504.31:377.94:247:57Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:5412.49:1214.93:054.73:039.04:277:54Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun11:2313.310:3815.34:254.34:369.04:297:51Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:1914.65:313.15:458.14:317:48Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:0016.06:221.66:356.74:347:45Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:2817.61:3317.47:030.17:155.24:367:42Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:0818.82:0418.67:38-1.27:513.74:397:39New Moon22Thu
23Fri1:4519.82:3319.68:11-2.18:252.34:417:36New Moon23Fri
24Sat2:2020.63:0120.58:43-2.48:581.24:437:33New Moon24Sat
25Sun2:5620.93:2921.09:14-2.39:320.34:467:31Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon3:3220.83:5721.39:45-1.510:08-0.24:487:28Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:0920.14:2821.210:17-0.210:46-0.34:517:25Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:5019.05:0120.710:511.511:300.24:537:22Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:3717.45:3919.911:303.54:557:19First Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:3515.66:2818.712:241.012:195.74:587:16First Quarter30Fri
31Sat7:5914.17:3717.41:332.01:297.65:007:13First Quarter31Sat
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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