Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : in 1h 21m at 11:58 am (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:28 pm (17.9 ft)
Sunset today : 11:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Jan 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:0117.36:3816.012:311.71:036.410:084:12Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:3817.17:3114.91:093.01:576.210:084:13Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon8:2217.08:4214.01:534.42:595.710:074:15Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue9:1417.110:1313.82:485.74:074.710:064:17Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed10:1517.611:4014.63:546.75:143.210:064:18Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:1718.55:077.26:161.310:054:20Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:4815.912:1719.76:177.07:11-0.810:044:22Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:4417.51:1221.07:176.28:02-2.710:034:24Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:3419.02:0422.28:115.18:50-4.110:014:26New Moon9Sun
10Mon3:2120.22:5523.09:014.09:37-5.010:004:28New Moon10Mon
11Tue4:0621.03:4523.39:493.110:22-5.19:594:30New Moon11Tue
12Wed4:5021.54:3422.810:382.411:06-4.49:584:32Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:3321.65:2421.711:272.111:51-2.99:564:34Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:1721.36:1520.012:192.29:554:36Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:0220.67:1018.012:36-1.01:142.69:534:39First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:4919.78:1316.01:241.42:153.19:514:41First Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:4218.79:3214.52:173.73:213.49:504:43First Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:4317.911:0114.03:175.84:323.49:484:46First Quarter18Tue
19Wed10:5017.44:287.35:422.99:464:48Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:2214.511:55 AM17.55:437.96:442.19:444:51Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:2415.512:5118.06:497.77:351.09:424:53Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:1216.51:3818.67:427.18:180.09:414:55Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:5117.42:2019.38:266.28:55-0.89:394:58Full Moon23Sun
24Mon3:2618.22:5719.89:045.49:30-1.49:365:00Full Moon24Mon
25Tue3:5818.83:3120.09:394.710:02-1.79:345:03Full Moon25Tue
26Wed4:2819.24:0420.010:134.210:33-1.69:325:06Full Moon26Wed
27Thu4:5719.44:3619.710:453.811:02-1.19:305:08Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:2419.45:0719.111:183.611:30-0.29:285:11Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:5019.25:4018.311:503.511:581.09:265:13Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:1619.06:1617.212:263.69:235:16Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:4418.66:5915.912:282.51:083.79:215:19Third Quarter31Mon
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 3:13 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 93% 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 Waning Gibbous (93% 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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