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 : 11:43 am (-4.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 30m at 5:12 am (22.1 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 - Oct 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:1215.68:4917.02:401.22:547.48:137:38First Quarter1Mon
2Tue10:5014.710:2615.53:572.94:288.68:167:35First Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:2615.25:243.56:068.28:187:32First Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:0815.51:3116.46:423.17:206.78:217:29Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:2016.52:1517.87:412.28:104.98:237:26Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat2:1117.72:4918.98:251.38:493.28:257:23Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun2:5218.83:1919.99:010.69:221.78:287:20Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon3:2719.63:4620.69:330.39:530.58:307:17Full Moon8Mon
9Tue3:5920.14:1221.010:030.310:23-0.38:337:14Full Moon9Tue
10Wed4:3020.34:3621.110:320.710:51-0.78:357:11Full Moon10Wed
11Thu5:0120.15:0020.910:591.511:19-0.78:387:08Full Moon11Thu
12Fri5:3119.65:2320.511:252.611:48-0.38:407:05Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:0118.75:4719.811:513.98:437:02Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:3317.66:1319.012:180.412:195.48:456:59Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:1116.36:4417.912:521.412:506.98:476:56Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:0115.07:2616.71:352.51:348.38:506:53Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:2114.08:3115.32:373.62:519.58:526:51Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu11:1614.210:2714.74:074.24:559.38:556:48Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:3215.85:373.66:237.48:576:45Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:1515.91:2317.86:462.37:234.79:006:42Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:2317.82:0319.97:400.98:121.89:026:39Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon2:1619.92:4121.98:26-0.38:55-1.09:056:36Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue3:0421.53:1823.49:09-1.09:37-3.39:076:34New Moon23Tue
24Wed3:4922.63:5524.49:50-1.010:18-4.79:106:31New Moon24Wed
25Thu4:3422.94:3324.610:30-0.411:00-5.19:136:28New Moon25Thu
26Fri5:1822.45:1124.011:110.811:42-4.59:156:25Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:0421.35:5122.811:522.49:186:22Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:5119.65:3220.912:27-3.011:36 AM4.48:205:20Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:4517.86:1818.712:15-1.012:286.48:235:17First Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:5316.17:1816.41:121.21:368.08:255:14First Quarter30Tue
31Wed9:2015.38:5214.82:243.03:088.78:285:12First Quarter31Wed
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 8:27 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 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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