Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : 11:15 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 37m at 5:27 pm (20.7 ft)
Sunset today : 11:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:11 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Oct 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:3019.95:3120.611:291.611:50-0.28:137:39Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:0118.95:5419.811:553.18:157:36Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:3217.76:1718.812:200.612:214.78:187:33Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:0516.36:4317.712:511.712:486.38:207:30Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:4614.87:1516.41:283.01:217.98:227:27Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:5013.48:0115.12:194.32:139.58:257:24Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:5713.09:3013.93:425.24:1510.38:277:21Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:3414.15:205.06:089.38:307:18Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:2415.86:353.87:127.28:327:15Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:0316.02:0117.77:292.27:584.78:357:12Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:5518.02:3319.68:120.78:382.08:377:09Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:3919.93:0521.48:51-0.59:15-0.68:397:06New Moon12Sat
13Sun3:2121.53:3722.99:29-1.19:53-2.88:427:03New Moon13Sun
14Mon4:0322.54:1124.010:06-1.110:32-4.28:447:00New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:4622.74:4624.310:44-0.511:12-4.78:476:57Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:2922.25:2324.011:230.711:55-4.38:496:54Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:1521.06:0322.812:042.48:526:51Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:0519.36:4721.112:41-2.912:494.58:546:48Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:0517.47:3918.91:35-1.01:456.58:576:45First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:2415.88:5416.72:411.13:068.18:596:43First Quarter20Sun
21Mon11:0315.510:4415.54:042.64:498.39:026:40First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:2616.45:303.16:197.09:046:37Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:2115.91:2317.86:422.67:245.09:076:34Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:2717.12:0619.17:382.08:123.09:096:31Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:1718.22:4020.28:211.58:501.39:126:29Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:5819.23:1120.98:581.39:24-0.19:146:26Full Moon26Sat
27Sun2:3419.72:3921.38:311.48:55-1.08:175:23Full Moon27Sun
28Mon3:0820.03:0521.49:021.89:25-1.48:205:20Full Moon28Mon
29Tue3:4020.03:3021.29:312.59:54-1.48:225:18Full Moon29Tue
30Wed4:1119.63:5420.710:003.410:24-1.08:255:15Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:4218.84:1920.010:274.610:54-0.28:275:12Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 8:21 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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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