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 58m 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 - Sep 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:5214.09:1816.93:002.43:138.45:027:10Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:2015.310:5217.64:281.74:507.65:057:07Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:1917.15:390.36:005.75:077:04Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:0019.11:0418.86:34-1.26:533.65:107:01Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:5320.41:4320.37:19-2.37:371.75:126:58Full Moon5Thu
6Fri1:3921.32:1821.37:59-2.88:170.35:146:55Full Moon6Fri
7Sat2:2121.72:5121.78:35-2.68:55-0.65:176:51Full Moon7Sat
8Sun3:0021.53:2221.79:09-1.89:30-0.85:196:48Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:3620.73:5121.29:41-0.510:04-0.55:216:45Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:1119.64:1920.310:121.210:380.45:246:42Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:4618.14:4519.210:413.211:131.65:266:39Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:2216.45:1217.911:115.211:533.05:286:36Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:0414.75:4316.511:447.15:316:33Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:0813.16:2715.112:474.412:328.95:336:30Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:1412.47:5813.92:075.32:1910.15:356:27Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon10:5913.310:0814.23:435.24:169.75:386:24Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:5214.911:1915.64:594.05:278.15:406:21Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:2816.55:512.56:136.25:426:18Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:0717.212:5718.16:310.96:504.15:456:15Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:4718.81:2519.67:06-0.47:242.05:476:12New Moon20Fri
21Sat1:2320.21:5320.97:39-1.27:570.15:496:09New Moon21Sat
22Sun2:0021.22:2022.08:11-1.58:30-1.45:526:06New Moon22Sun
23Mon2:3621.72:4922.68:43-1.29:05-2.45:546:03New Moon23Mon
24Tue3:1421.73:1922.99:15-0.39:41-2.85:576:00Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:5321.03:5222.69:491.010:21-2.45:595:57Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:3619.74:2821.710:262.811:07-1.36:015:53Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:2517.95:1020.211:084.96:045:50First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:2716.06:0318.312:020.312:037.06:065:47First Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:0014.67:2616.51:162.01:328.66:085:44First Quarter29Sun
30Mon9:5114.99:2516.02:492.73:258.56:115:41First Quarter30Mon
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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