Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:39 am (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 09m at 9:51 pm (17.3 ft)
Sunset today : 11:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (54% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Oct 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:1115.89:0616.52:332.03:037.07:136:38Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu10:4415.710:4216.13:552.94:337.17:166:35Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri11:5816.711:5916.95:142.85:516.07:186:32Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:5218.06:192.16:504.47:216:29Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:5618.01:3319.17:091.37:352.87:236:26Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:4119.02:0820.17:500.68:121.47:256:23Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:1919.82:3920.78:250.28:460.37:286:20New Moon7Tue
8Wed2:5420.33:0821.18:580.29:18-0.47:306:17New Moon8Wed
9Thu3:2620.53:3521.19:290.59:48-0.77:336:14New Moon9Thu
10Fri3:5820.34:0120.99:581.110:18-0.67:356:11New Moon10Fri
11Sat4:2819.84:2620.410:262.110:47-0.27:386:08Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:5919.14:5119.710:553.311:180.67:406:05Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:3118.05:1818.811:234.611:511.57:426:02Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:0716.95:4917.811:566.07:455:59Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:5115.76:2816.612:312.612:387.47:475:56First Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:5514.67:2515.41:253.71:448.57:505:54First Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:3114.49:0014.72:414.43:268.77:525:51First Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:5915.410:4815.44:084.24:567.47:555:48First Quarter18Sat
19Sun11:5717.25:203.26:015.27:575:45Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:0117.112:4319.26:191.86:522.58:005:42Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:5619.11:2421.17:080.47:37-0.28:025:39Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:4521.02:0322.97:52-0.78:20-2.58:055:36Full Moon22Wed
23Thu2:3122.42:4224.18:35-1.29:02-4.28:075:34Full Moon23Thu
24Fri3:1623.13:2124.79:17-1.19:45-5.08:105:31Full Moon24Fri
25Sat4:0123.14:0124.59:59-0.410:28-4.88:125:28Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:4722.43:4323.69:420.810:14-3.87:154:25Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:3621.14:2722.010:282.511:03-2.17:184:23Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:2819.45:1619.911:204.411:580.07:204:20Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:3017.76:1417.712:236.27:234:17Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:4616.57:3615.91:041.91:447.27:254:15Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri9:1116.39:1315.22:203.23:117.17:284:12Third Quarter31Fri
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 1:15 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 54% 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 minimum.

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 (54% illuminated). This places Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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