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 5h 48m 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 - Jan 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:1017.84:536.45:452.69:093:12Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:0915.811:53 AM18.75:466.16:281.19:083:13Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:5217.012:3219.56:325.67:07-0.29:073:15Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:3218.01:0820.27:135.17:44-1.39:073:16New Moon4Sun
5Mon2:0918.81:4420.87:514.68:19-2.19:063:18New Moon5Mon
6Tue2:4419.52:1921.18:284.28:54-2.69:053:20New Moon6Tue
7Wed3:1919.92:5421.29:044.09:29-2.79:043:22New Moon7Wed
8Thu3:5520.03:3120.99:423.810:05-2.39:033:24Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:3120.04:1120.310:223.810:43-1.59:023:25Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:0819.84:5519.311:063.911:25-0.39:013:27Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:5019.55:4617.911:584.18:593:30First Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:3819.16:4816.512:121.31:004.18:583:32First Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:3518.78:1015.41:082.92:113.78:563:34First Quarter13Tue
14Wed8:4118.79:4315.32:154.43:272.98:553:36First Quarter14Wed
15Thu9:5219.111:0516.23:305.34:381.48:533:38Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:5819.94:455.45:41-0.28:523:41Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:1017.511:57 AM20.95:504.96:36-1.88:503:43Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:0418.912:4921.86:474.17:25-3.18:483:45Full Moon18Sun
19Mon1:5220.11:3722.47:373.28:09-3.88:473:48Full Moon19Mon
20Tue2:3620.82:2122.58:232.68:51-3.98:453:50Full Moon20Tue
21Wed3:1721.13:0422.19:062.39:31-3.48:433:53Full Moon21Wed
22Thu3:5621.03:4421.39:472.410:09-2.48:413:55Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri4:3320.54:2320.010:282.810:46-1.08:393:58Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:0919.75:0218.511:093.411:220.78:374:00Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:4518.85:4216.911:534.18:354:03Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:2217.86:2915.312:002.612:424.98:334:05Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:0516.97:3113.912:434.41:405.48:314:08Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:5816.29:0013.11:356.12:485.48:284:10Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu9:0615.910:3113.42:427.34:004.98:264:13Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri10:1616.211:4014.53:597.85:053.78:244:16Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:1617.05:107.65:582.28:214:18Waning Crescent31Sat
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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