Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : 12:26 pm (-3.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 38m at 6:01 am (21.2 ft)
Sunset today : 11:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (16% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - May 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:2219.06:2616.612:00-0.55:039:03Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:5517.37:1515.212:085.812:431.25:019:06Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:3515.78:2114.112:567.21:372.84:589:08Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:3014.19:4813.72:068.32:473.94:559:11Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:0913.011:0414.33:388.44:044.34:539:13Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:5213.211:5815.55:007.45:134.04:509:16Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:0114.36:015.76:083.34:479:18Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:3816.712:5115.76:473.86:532.64:459:21Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:1118.01:3317.07:261.77:321.94:429:23Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:4219.32:1118.38:01-0.28:081.54:409:25Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:1220.32:4819.28:35-1.88:431.44:379:28New Moon11Wed
12Thu2:4221.13:2619.89:10-3.19:171.64:359:30New Moon12Thu
13Fri3:1421.64:0519.99:45-3.99:532.14:329:33New Moon13Fri
14Sat3:4821.74:4619.610:23-4.110:312.94:309:35Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:2521.35:3018.911:04-3.711:133.94:289:37Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:0620.56:2017.911:50-2.74:259:40Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:5319.17:1916.912:035.012:43-1.34:239:42Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:5117.48:3116.31:066.01:470.14:219:44First Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:1015.99:4916.52:286.33:021.24:199:47First Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:4815.210:5917.43:555.64:171.84:169:49First Quarter20Fri
21Sat11:1615.711:5618.65:113.95:241.84:149:51Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:2516.86:141.86:231.64:129:53Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:4419.91:2017.97:06-0.37:141.54:109:56Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:2620.82:0818.87:51-2.07:591.54:089:58Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:0521.42:5219.38:32-3.18:401.84:0610:00Full Moon25Wed
26Thu2:4221.53:3319.49:11-3.69:192.34:0410:02Full Moon26Thu
27Fri3:1721.24:1319.29:48-3.59:563.14:0310:04Full Moon27Fri
28Sat3:5120.64:5118.610:25-3.010:334.04:0110:06Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:2419.65:3017.711:01-2.011:115.03:5910:08Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:5818.56:1016.811:39-0.811:516.03:5810:10Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:3317.26:5515.912:190.53:5610:12Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 9:13 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 16% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (16% illuminated). This places Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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