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 2h 47m 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 - Aug 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:3118.52:2717.58:01-0.38:114.34:479:38Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:1119.23:0318.38:38-1.18:493.54:499:35New Moon2Wed
3Thu2:4819.73:3519.09:13-1.69:252.84:529:33New Moon3Thu
4Fri3:2219.94:0719.49:46-1.99:592.44:549:30New Moon4Fri
5Sat3:5519.94:3619.510:17-1.710:322.24:579:28New Moon5Sat
6Sun4:2719.65:0519.510:47-1.211:052.24:599:25Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:5819.05:3319.211:17-0.311:382.45:019:22Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:3218.26:0218.911:470.85:049:20Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:0817.26:3418.412:152.712:202.15:069:17Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:5216.07:1417.912:583.112:593.65:099:14First Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:4914.88:0617.41:533.41:515.05:119:12First Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:1014.09:1617.13:023.43:016.25:139:09First Quarter12Sat
13Sun10:4914.210:3917.54:212.84:286.55:169:06Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:0815.65:351.55:485.75:189:03Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:0817.56:39-0.36:544.25:219:01Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:5720.31:5719.47:33-2.27:492.35:238:58Full Moon16Wed
17Thu1:5121.82:4221.08:21-3.78:380.55:268:55Full Moon17Thu
18Fri2:4122.93:2522.29:06-4.59:25-0.85:288:52Full Moon18Fri
19Sat3:2923.34:0722.99:49-4.610:10-1.65:308:49Full Moon19Sat
20Sun4:1523.04:4822.910:31-3.910:55-1.75:338:46Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:0122.15:2822.311:13-2.511:40-1.05:358:43Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:4720.56:0921.111:55-0.55:388:41Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:3518.56:5319.612:280.112:391.75:408:38Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:2916.57:4218.01:211.51:294.05:428:35Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:3714.88:4416.62:222.92:315.95:458:32Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat10:0513.910:0415.83:333.83:477.25:478:29Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun11:3214.211:2215.94:493.85:087.35:508:26Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:3715.25:583.26:166.65:528:23Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:2416.71:2316.56:522.17:095.45:548:20Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:1317.82:0117.77:360.97:514.15:578:17Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:5318.82:3418.78:13-0.18:282.85:598:14New Moon31Thu
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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