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 : 11:34 am (-2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 40m at 5:08 am (19.6 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 - Dec 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:1217.212:0620.25:564.46:350.18:433:08Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:5618.012:4120.56:384.57:12-0.88:453:07Full Moon2Mon
3Tue1:3518.51:1420.77:164.77:47-1.38:473:06Full Moon3Tue
4Wed2:1218.81:4520.77:525.08:21-1.58:483:05Full Moon4Wed
5Thu2:4818.82:1620.48:265.38:54-1.48:503:04Full Moon5Thu
6Fri3:2318.62:4720.09:005.79:28-0.98:523:03Full Moon6Fri
7Sat3:5818.23:1919.39:346.310:02-0.38:543:02Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:3517.63:5118.410:106.910:380.68:553:02Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:1317.04:2717.410:517.511:171.58:573:01Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:5416.55:1016.311:397.98:583:00Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:4116.26:0415.212:002.612:407.99:003:00Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:3416.37:1714.312:513.61:517.39:013:00Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:3016.88:4914.11:504.53:016.09:022:59Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat9:2517.710:1214.92:545.14:034.19:032:59Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:1718.911:1816.33:585.44:591.89:042:59Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:0620.24:585.45:51-0.59:052:59Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:1417.811:54 AM21.65:535.06:39-2.59:062:59Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:0519.112:4122.86:444.67:26-4.19:072:59New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:5420.21:2823.57:334.18:13-5.09:083:00New Moon19Thu
20Fri2:4220.72:1623.78:223.89:00-5.29:083:00New Moon20Fri
21Sat3:2920.93:0523.29:113.79:47-4.69:093:00Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:1720.73:5622.110:013.810:34-3.39:093:01Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:0620.24:4820.510:554.211:24-1.69:103:02Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:5619.55:4418.511:544.69:103:02First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:4918.86:4916.512:160.412:594.99:103:03First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:4718.38:0715.01:122.52:094.89:103:04First Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:4717.99:3214.42:124.33:194.39:103:05First Quarter27Fri
28Sat9:4617.910:4914.73:175.74:243.59:103:06Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:4218.111:5215.44:216.65:222.49:103:07Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:3118.45:216.96:111.39:103:09Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:4316.312:1418.96:146.86:520.39:093:10Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 8:21 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 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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