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 3h 43m 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 - Jan 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:2517.112:5219.46:576.67:31-0.59:093:11Full Moon1Wed
2Thu2:0317.81:3019.87:376.28:08-1.19:083:13Full Moon2Thu
3Fri2:3918.32:0520.08:155.88:43-1.59:073:14Full Moon3Fri
4Sat3:1318.62:3920.08:515.59:16-1.69:073:16Full Moon4Sat
5Sun3:4618.83:1319.89:265.39:48-1.39:063:18Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:1718.83:4619.310:005.210:20-0.79:053:20Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:4718.74:2018.510:365.110:510.19:043:21Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:1818.54:5717.611:155.111:241.39:033:23Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:4918.35:4116.511:595.09:023:25Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:2518.16:3515.312:012.812:514.89:013:27Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:0918.07:4914.312:464.41:544.38:593:29Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun8:0418.09:2414.01:425.93:063.58:583:32Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon9:1218.210:5514.82:557.14:202.18:573:34Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:2518.94:177.65:280.38:553:36Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:0616.311:32 AM20.15:337.06:27-1.68:543:38Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:0218.012:3121.46:365.97:19-3.38:523:40New Moon16Thu
17Fri1:5119.51:2522.57:304.58:07-4.58:503:43New Moon17Fri
18Sat2:3620.72:1623.18:203.28:52-4.98:493:45New Moon18Sat
19Sun3:1921.53:0523.09:072.29:35-4.68:473:48Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:0121.83:5222.29:541.610:17-3.58:453:50Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:4121.74:3820.910:401.510:57-1.88:433:52Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:2021.15:2519.011:281.911:380.48:413:55Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:0020.26:1417.012:182.68:393:57First Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:4219.07:1315.012:212.81:143.48:374:00First Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:2917.88:3113.61:085.12:174.08:354:02First Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:2816.710:0713.12:067.13:294.38:334:05First Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:4116.211:3213.83:228.54:423.88:314:08Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:5316.54:458.85:462.88:294:10Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:3115.011:52 AM17.25:538.36:361.68:264:13Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:1516.212:3918.16:457.37:180.38:244:15Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:5117.31:2019.07:276.17:54-0.88:224:18Full Moon31Fri
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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