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 5h 58m at 5:48 am (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : 12:26 pm (13.1 ft)
Sunset today : 11:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Nov 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:2821.02:2122.68:231.58:49-3.07:294:11New Moon1Wed
2Thu3:0521.12:5522.58:581.99:26-3.07:324:08Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:4520.73:3222.19:362.710:06-2.57:344:05Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:2820.04:1321.110:183.710:51-1.47:374:03Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:1619.05:0119.611:084.911:450.17:394:00Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:1517.96:0018.012:125.97:423:58First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:2717.27:2216.512:501.51:346.47:453:55First Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:4917.49:0216.12:072.63:015.77:473:53First Quarter8Wed
9Thu10:0118.310:2716.93:242.94:164.07:503:51Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:0019.711:3218.24:322.65:181.97:523:48Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:4921.05:312.16:10-0.17:553:46Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:2519.512:3222.16:211.76:55-1.77:573:44Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:1220.51:1222.77:051.47:36-2.88:003:41Full Moon13Mon
14Tue1:5421.01:5022.87:461.58:15-3.28:023:39Full Moon14Tue
15Wed2:3421.12:2522.58:252.08:52-3.08:053:37Full Moon15Wed
16Thu3:1320.72:5921.79:022.79:28-2.38:073:35Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:5120.03:3320.79:393.710:04-1.28:103:33Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:2919.14:0619.410:174.810:410.28:123:31Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:0818.04:4117.910:576.011:211.68:153:29Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:5216.95:2116.411:447.18:173:27Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:4416.06:1315.012:073.112:467.88:203:25Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:4915.67:3213.91:044.42:027.98:223:23Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:5915.89:1013.72:125.23:177.18:243:21Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:5916.510:2614.53:205.54:205.78:273:19Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:4817.611:2315.84:215.25:123.98:293:18Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:2918.95:144.75:561.98:313:16Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:1017.312:0620.25:594.06:350.08:333:14Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:5118.712:4321.46:413.47:14-1.88:363:13New Moon28Tue
29Wed1:3119.91:1922.47:212.87:52-3.18:383:12New Moon29Wed
30Thu2:1120.81:5723.08:012.58:31-3.98:403:10New Moon30Thu
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 63% 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 First Quarter (63% 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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