Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : in 42m at 3:29 pm (4.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:3115.812:0518.16:066.76:430.68:194:21Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:1217.212:4819.36:535.67:23-0.98:174:23Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:4918.61:2720.47:334.48:00-2.28:144:26New Moon3Tue
4Wed2:2419.72:0521.38:113.28:36-3.18:124:29New Moon4Wed
5Thu2:5820.62:4421.98:492.29:11-3.48:094:31New Moon5Thu
6Fri3:3221.23:2321.99:271.59:47-3.28:074:34Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:0621.54:0421.510:061.010:25-2.38:044:37Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:4221.54:4720.410:490.911:04-0.98:024:39Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:2121.05:3518.911:371.111:481.07:594:42Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:0420.36:3317.112:321.77:564:45First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:5519.37:4815.512:393.11:392.27:544:47First Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:0118.49:2414.81:445.12:572.47:514:50First Quarter12Thu
13Fri9:2318.010:5515.53:066.44:171.87:484:52Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:4418.44:326.55:280.67:464:55Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:0416.911:51 AM19.35:455.66:27-0.87:434:58Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:5818.312:4520.46:434.37:15-1.97:405:00Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:4219.61:3221.27:313.07:58-2.77:385:03Full Moon17Tue
18Wed2:2120.52:1521.68:131.98:36-2.97:355:06Full Moon18Wed
19Thu2:5821.02:5321.58:521.29:12-2.77:325:08Full Moon19Thu
20Fri3:3121.13:3021.09:280.99:45-1.97:295:11Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:0220.84:0420.110:031.010:17-0.77:265:13Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:3220.24:3719.010:381.510:480.97:235:16Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:0019.35:1117.611:132.211:192.67:215:19Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:2818.35:4816.111:513.111:524.47:185:21Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:5917.36:3314.512:364.17:155:24Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:3816.27:4213.212:316.11:354.97:125:26Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:3515.29:3312.71:297.72:545.17:095:29Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat9:0514.811:0513.63:018.64:164.57:065:31Third Quarter28Sat
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 6:40 pm — 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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