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 2h 20m 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 - Mar 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:3515.54:348.35:223.17:035:34Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:0215.211:37 AM16.85:417.16:141.37:005:36Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:4416.912:2618.56:305.36:56-0.46:575:39Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:2118.51:0920.17:123.47:35-2.06:545:41New Moon4Wed
5Thu1:5520.11:5021.47:511.68:12-3.06:515:44New Moon5Thu
6Fri2:2821.42:3022.38:29-0.18:48-3.46:485:46New Moon6Fri
7Sat3:0222.33:1122.69:07-1.49:25-3.26:455:49New Moon7Sat
8Sun3:3722.83:5322.29:47-2.010:03-2.26:425:51Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:1322.74:3721.210:29-2.110:43-0.66:395:54Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:5222.15:2419.511:15-1.411:261.56:365:56Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:3420.96:2017.512:08-0.36:335:59First Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:2419.37:3315.712:183.71:131.16:306:01First Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:3117.69:1014.81:255.82:312.16:276:04First Quarter13Fri
14Sat9:0416.610:4415.42:546.93:572.26:246:06Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:3616.911:5216.84:266.75:121.46:216:09Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:4518.05:405.36:120.36:186:11Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:4218.212:3919.16:353.66:59-0.86:156:14Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:2319.51:2420.07:192.07:39-1.46:126:16Full Moon18Wed
19Thu1:5820.42:0320.67:580.88:15-1.66:096:19Full Moon19Thu
20Fri2:3020.92:3920.88:33-0.18:47-1.46:066:21Full Moon20Fri
21Sat3:0021.03:1220.59:05-0.59:18-0.76:036:23Full Moon21Sat
22Sun3:2820.83:4419.99:37-0.69:480.36:006:26Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:5420.34:1519.010:07-0.210:161.65:576:28Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:1919.54:4617.910:380.510:443.15:546:31Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:4418.65:2016.511:111.511:144.75:516:33Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:1217.55:5915.111:492.611:506.35:486:36Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:4616.36:5613.712:393.75:456:38Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:3215.18:3313.012:417.81:514.55:426:41Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:5314.110:1813.62:138.73:204.55:396:43Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon9:4714.311:2215.13:578.34:373.55:366:45Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:0615.85:106.75:351.95:336:48Waning Crescent31Tue
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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