Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : 11:17 pm (3.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 12m at 5:28 pm (19.1 ft)
Sunset today : 10:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Jan 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:5716.88:5213.41:315.92:515.29:093:11Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:5517.110:2313.92:347.03:584.09:083:13Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:5917.711:3515.13:477.75:012.39:083:14Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:5918.84:587.65:570.39:073:16Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:3116.711:55 AM20.16:006.96:47-1.69:063:17Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:2018.212:4621.46:545.87:34-3.39:053:19New Moon6Tue
7Wed2:0519.61:3622.57:434.68:19-4.59:043:21New Moon7Wed
8Thu2:4920.62:2523.18:313.59:03-5.09:033:23New Moon8Thu
9Fri3:3121.43:1423.09:182.59:47-4.79:023:25Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:1421.84:0322.310:061.910:31-3.69:013:27Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:5621.74:5320.810:561.711:15-1.89:003:29Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:3921.35:4619.011:501.98:583:31First Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:2520.56:4616.912:010.412:492.38:573:33First Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:1619.68:0015.112:522.81:542.88:553:35First Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:1518.69:2914.21:515.13:053.08:543:38First Quarter15Thu
16Fri9:2318.010:5714.43:006.94:182.78:523:40Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:3317.84:187.85:261.98:513:42Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:0715.411:35 AM18.25:307.86:221.08:493:45Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:0016.412:2718.86:297.27:080.08:473:47Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:4217.41:1119.47:166.37:47-0.98:453:49Full Moon20Tue
21Wed2:1918.21:5019.97:565.48:23-1.58:443:52Full Moon21Wed
22Thu2:5218.92:2620.18:334.78:55-1.78:423:54Full Moon22Thu
23Fri3:2219.32:5920.19:074.19:26-1.68:403:57Full Moon23Fri
24Sat3:5019.53:3119.89:393.79:55-1.18:383:59Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:1719.54:0219.110:113.510:23-0.28:364:02Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:4319.34:3318.310:433.510:501.08:334:04Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:0819.05:0617.211:173.611:182.58:314:07Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:3418.65:4516.011:553.811:484.18:294:09Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:0418.16:3314.612:414.18:274:12Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:4317.67:4413.412:275.81:434.38:254:15Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat7:3817.19:3713.01:207.53:024.08:224:17Third 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 8:22 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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