Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:36 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 52m at 8:15 pm (19.4 ft)
Sunset today : 11:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (34% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Sep 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:4920.55:1420.511:00-0.811:220.76:028:10Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:2519.35:4419.611:330.811:581.66:048:07Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:0117.96:1418.512:062.66:078:04Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:4016.36:4617.312:372.612:414.56:098:01First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:2614.77:2616.11:233.71:236.36:127:58First Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:3613.48:2315.12:224.72:247.86:147:55First Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:2113.09:5514.63:385.13:548.66:167:52First Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:4913.811:2415.24:594.75:228.36:197:49Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:4615.26:053.56:277.16:217:46Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:2616.51:2816.86:571.97:165.46:237:43Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:1318.02:0318.47:390.47:563.66:267:40Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:5419.52:3519.88:17-1.08:331.96:287:37Full Moon12Sat
13Sun2:3220.83:0721.08:52-1.99:090.36:307:34Full Moon13Sun
14Mon3:1021.73:3921.99:27-2.49:45-1.06:337:31Full Moon14Mon
15Tue3:4922.14:1222.510:02-2.210:23-1.76:357:28Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:2922.04:4622.610:38-1.411:03-1.96:377:24Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:1121.25:2322.111:16-0.111:47-1.56:407:21Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:5719.96:0321.111:571.86:427:18Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:5018.16:5119.712:36-0.512:463.86:447:15Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:5716.47:5218.11:370.81:505.86:477:12Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon9:2915.39:2017.02:532.03:167.06:497:09Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue11:0515.710:5717.04:182.34:506.96:517:06Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:1817.05:361.76:075.66:547:03Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:1418.11:1118.66:400.67:073.86:567:00Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:1219.41:5520.07:31-0.57:542.06:596:57Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:5920.42:3221.08:14-1.28:350.57:016:54New Moon26Sat
27Sun2:4121.13:0621.68:51-1.49:12-0.47:036:51New Moon27Sun
28Mon3:1921.33:3821.79:26-1.19:46-0.97:066:48New Moon28Mon
29Tue3:5421.14:0721.59:59-0.410:19-0.87:086:45New Moon29Tue
30Wed4:2820.54:3520.910:300.710:51-0.47:106:42Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 11:25 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 34% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (34% illuminated). This places Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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