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 5h 10m at 3:34 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : 9:38 am (14.3 ft)
Sunset today : 11:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:21 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Jul 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:1722.53:2120.38:55-5.19:072.03:4810:32New Moon1Wed
2Thu3:0522.74:0820.79:41-5.59:551.93:4910:31New Moon2Thu
3Fri3:5322.44:5420.610:27-5.110:432.13:5110:30Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:3921.55:4020.111:11-4.111:312.63:5210:29Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:2620.16:2519.311:56-2.63:5310:28Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:1418.47:1218.412:223.312:42-0.83:5510:27Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:0616.68:0217.61:174.01:311.13:5610:26First Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:0614.98:5716.92:174.52:242.93:5810:25First Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:1913.89:5516.53:214.63:224.43:5910:24First Quarter9Thu
10Fri10:3913.410:5316.54:264.24:245.44:0110:22First Quarter10Fri
11Sat11:5113.811:4716.95:283.45:275.94:0310:21Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:4914.76:232.36:245.94:0510:19Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:3417.51:3715.77:101.17:155.54:0610:17Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:1718.22:1916.77:52-0.17:595.04:0810:16Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:5618.92:5717.68:31-1.28:394.44:1010:14Full Moon15Wed
16Thu2:3319.53:3318.39:07-2.09:174.04:1210:12Full Moon16Thu
17Fri3:0819.94:0818.89:43-2.59:533.64:1410:10Full Moon17Fri
18Sat3:4420.04:4219.110:17-2.610:303.44:1610:09Full Moon18Sat
19Sun4:1919.95:1619.210:52-2.411:083.34:1810:07Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:5719.45:5119.111:27-1.811:483.24:2010:05Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:3718.76:2818.912:05-0.84:2310:03Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:2317.77:1018.712:343.212:470.54:2510:00Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:1716.47:5818.41:283.21:362.04:279:58Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:2715.38:5718.22:323.02:353.54:299:56Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat9:5314.710:0618.33:432.53:454.74:319:54Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun11:2115.111:1618.94:561.45:015.24:349:52Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:3416.36:040.06:134.94:369:49Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:2119.91:3317.87:04-1.77:154.14:389:47Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:1820.92:2419.17:57-3.18:093.04:419:45New Moon29Wed
30Thu2:1021.73:1120.18:45-4.18:582.14:439:42New Moon30Thu
31Fri2:5822.23:5420.79:29-4.49:441.54:459:40New Moon31Fri
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 6:36 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 44% 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 (44% 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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