Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:03 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 01m at 6:10 pm (21.0 ft)
Sunset today : 11:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Jan 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:2318.52:0121.28:024.98:38-2.210:094:10New Moon1Sun
2Mon3:0719.12:4221.38:464.89:18-2.510:084:12New Moon2Mon
3Tue3:4719.43:2121.19:274.79:56-2.310:084:13New Moon3Tue
4Wed4:2519.33:5720.610:054.810:32-1.910:074:15New Moon4Wed
5Thu5:0119.14:3319.910:435.011:07-1.110:064:17Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:3618.75:0718.911:215.311:42-0.110:064:18Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:1118.15:4317.812:005.710:054:20Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:4517.66:2116.612:171.112:426.110:044:22Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:2217.07:0615.212:532.51:316.310:034:24First Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:0316.68:0414.01:344.02:296.310:014:26First Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:5116.49:2613.32:225.43:355.910:004:28First Quarter11Wed
12Thu9:4816.410:5813.53:226.64:425.09:594:30First Quarter12Thu
13Fri10:4916.94:317.35:453.59:574:32Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:1414.411:47 AM17.85:417.56:401.89:564:34Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:1115.912:3919.06:427.07:29-0.29:554:37Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:5917.41:2820.37:356.18:14-2.09:534:39Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:4318.82:1421.58:225.18:57-3.59:514:41Full Moon17Tue
18Wed3:2520.03:0022.59:074.09:39-4.49:504:44Full Moon18Wed
19Thu4:0720.93:4622.99:523.010:22-4.79:484:46Full Moon19Thu
20Fri4:4821.44:3322.710:372.311:04-4.29:464:48Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:3021.65:2121.811:251.911:48-3.09:444:51Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:1221.46:1120.312:151.99:424:53Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:5720.97:0718.412:34-1.21:112.19:404:56Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:4620.18:1316.51:231.02:142.59:384:58Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:4319.29:3615.12:193.33:232.79:365:01Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu9:4818.511:0714.73:245.34:382.59:345:03Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri11:0018.24:406.75:501.99:325:06Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:2815.312:0818.55:567.06:530.99:305:08Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:3016.41:0519.07:026.77:45-0.29:285:11Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:1917.51:5419.67:555.98:29-1.09:255:14Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:0018.42:3620.18:405.19:08-1.69:235:16New Moon31Tue
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 9:06 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% 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 (8% 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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