Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : in 1h 56m at 5:48 am (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : 12:26 pm (13.1 ft)
Sunset today : 10:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Jul 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:1918.61:1816.26:530.36:584.63:4810:32Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:0719.02:0517.17:39-0.67:464.33:4910:31Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:4919.42:4617.88:20-1.48:293.93:5010:31New Moon3Mon
4Tue2:2819.73:2418.38:58-1.99:073.63:5110:30New Moon4Tue
5Wed3:0419.83:5918.69:33-2.29:443.53:5310:29New Moon5Wed
6Thu3:3819.64:3318.710:07-2.210:203.53:5410:28New Moon6Thu
7Fri4:1119.35:0518.610:40-1.810:553.63:5610:26Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:4418.75:3718.411:12-1.111:303.93:5710:25Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:1717.96:0918.011:45-0.23:5910:24Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:5217.06:4217.612:084.212:180.94:0110:23Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:3216.07:1917.212:504.512:552.14:0210:21First Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:2014.98:0316.91:404.61:393.44:0410:20First Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:2514.08:5816.92:404.52:344.64:0610:18First Quarter13Thu
14Fri9:4913.610:0317.23:483.93:425.44:0810:16First Quarter14Fri
15Sat11:1614.211:1018.04:572.74:565.64:1010:15Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:2615.66:010.96:055.14:1210:13Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:1219.31:2317.36:57-1.17:064.04:1410:11Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:0820.72:1319.07:49-3.08:002.74:1610:09Full Moon18Tue
19Wed2:0022.03:0020.48:36-4.58:501.54:1810:07Full Moon19Wed
20Thu2:4922.93:4621.59:22-5.49:390.54:2010:05Full Moon20Thu
21Fri3:3823.14:3022.010:07-5.510:27-0.14:2210:03Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:2722.75:1422.110:52-4.811:15-0.14:2410:01Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:1621.75:5921.611:37-3.54:269:59Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:0620.16:4520.712:060.312:23-1.64:299:57Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:0018.17:3519.61:001.11:130.64:319:55Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:0216.28:3118.42:002.02:082.84:339:52Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:1814.79:3717.53:062.73:124.74:359:50Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri10:4214.210:4617.14:172.94:235.84:389:48Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat11:5914.611:5117.35:272.55:346.24:409:45Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:0015.56:281.76:375.94:429:43Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:4517.91:4816.57:180.77:285.14:459:40Waning Crescent31Mon
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 9:07 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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