Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : 8:40 pm (5.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 20m at 3:06 pm (17.5 ft)
Sunset today : 11:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:05 am
Moon phase : New Moon (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Feb 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:1118.22:4519.78:505.29:15-1.49:215:19Full Moon1Mon
2Tue3:4318.93:2120.19:264.39:47-1.89:185:22Full Moon2Tue
3Wed4:1219.43:5420.29:593.510:17-1.79:165:24Full Moon3Wed
4Thu4:4019.74:2519.910:313.010:46-1.29:145:27Full Moon4Thu
5Fri5:0519.84:5519.411:022.711:13-0.39:115:29Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:3019.65:2518.611:322.711:390.99:095:32Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:5319.35:5717.512:042.89:065:35Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:1718.86:3216.312:052.412:383.29:035:37Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:4518.37:1514.912:334.01:203.69:015:40Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:2017.68:1713.41:065.82:164.18:585:43Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:0916.910:0712.71:537.53:344.28:565:45Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:2616.33:139.05:053.58:535:48Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:0213.511:07 AM16.75:089.26:221.78:505:51Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:0915.412:2818.26:357.97:21-0.58:485:53Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:5717.41:2920.17:355.78:09-2.58:455:56Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:3819.42:2121.88:243.48:53-4.08:425:58New Moon16Tue
17Wed3:1721.23:0923.09:091.19:34-4.78:396:01New Moon17Wed
18Thu3:5422.53:5523.49:53-0.710:14-4.58:376:04New Moon18Thu
19Fri4:3123.34:4023.010:35-1.810:53-3.58:346:06Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:0823.45:2421.811:19-2.111:31-1.78:316:09Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:4422.86:1019.912:03-1.68:286:12Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:2221.66:5917.712:110.712:51-0.38:256:14First Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:0319.97:5815.412:523.31:461.38:236:17First Quarter23Tue
24Wed7:5118.09:2413.61:415.92:532.98:206:19First Quarter24Wed
25Thu9:0016.211:1713.22:508.04:183.88:176:22First Quarter25Thu
26Fri10:4215.44:309.15:463.58:146:24Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:4614.312:1015.96:078.66:542.48:116:27Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:3815.71:1017.07:137.27:421.28:086:30Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:1517.01:5518.27:585.68:200.08:056:32Waxing Gibbous29Mon
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 5:53 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 4% 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 (4% 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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