Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : in 3h 30m at 8:50 pm (6.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:44 am (18.0 ft)
Sunset today : 10:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Jan 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:0217.47:3214.012:384.71:465.39:093:11First Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:5717.39:0513.71:336.02:574.69:083:13First Quarter2Wed
3Thu9:0417.610:3614.52:447.04:083.29:083:14Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:1418.411:4416.04:037.35:121.49:073:16Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:1719.75:156.76:08-0.79:063:17Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:3917.71:1321.27:165.57:59-2.710:054:19Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon2:2719.42:0522.58:094.18:45-4.210:044:21Full Moon7Mon
8Tue3:1220.92:5523.48:582.79:30-5.110:034:23Full Moon8Tue
9Wed3:5522.03:4323.79:461.510:14-5.210:024:25Full Moon9Wed
10Thu4:3822.64:3223.310:330.810:57-4.410:014:27Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:2022.75:2022.111:210.611:41-2.910:004:29Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:0322.36:0920.412:110.99:584:31Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:4721.47:0318.312:25-0.91:041.69:574:33Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:3520.28:0516.21:121.52:042.59:554:35Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue8:2919.09:2414.62:063.93:113.29:544:38Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed9:3417.910:5514.13:095.94:243.49:524:40Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu10:4717.54:247.35:373.09:514:42Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:1714.611:55 AM17.65:417.66:402.19:494:45Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:1815.712:5218.26:477.27:311.09:474:47Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:0416.81:3919.07:396.38:13-0.19:454:49Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:4217.92:1919.68:225.38:49-1.09:434:52New Moon21Mon
22Tue3:1618.72:5520.18:594.49:23-1.59:424:54New Moon22Tue
23Wed3:4719.43:2920.49:343.69:54-1.79:404:57New Moon23Wed
24Thu4:1719.84:0120.310:073.110:24-1.69:384:59New Moon24Thu
25Fri4:4520.04:3220.010:392.710:53-1.09:355:02Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:1120.05:0319.311:112.611:200.09:335:04Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:3719.85:3518.411:432.711:481.29:315:07Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:0319.56:1017.312:183.09:295:10Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:3319.06:5216.012:182.71:003.39:275:12First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:0918.57:4814.612:544.31:533.79:245:15First Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:5717.89:1313.61:406.03:033.89:225:17First Quarter31Thu
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 11:47 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 93% 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 Waxing Gibbous (93% 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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