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 2h 29m 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 - Feb 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:1918.27:5514.61:034.12:003.89:195:21Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:0417.79:1813.51:475.93:083.89:165:24Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu9:0717.311:1013.62:517.54:303.29:145:26Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri10:3217.44:238.55:511.99:115:29Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:3815.011:57 AM18.45:588.16:58-0.19:095:32Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:3816.81:0519.97:106.67:53-2.19:065:34Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:2618.72:0221.58:064.78:41-3.89:045:37New Moon7Mon
8Tue3:0920.42:5322.78:562.79:25-4.79:015:40New Moon8Tue
9Wed3:5021.73:4123.39:411.010:07-4.98:595:42New Moon9Wed
10Thu4:2922.54:2723.010:26-0.110:47-4.18:565:45Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:0722.75:1222.011:10-0.611:26-2.68:535:48Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:4422.35:5720.411:54-0.48:515:50Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:2121.46:4318.312:05-0.512:400.48:485:53Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:5920.07:3416.112:452.01:301.78:455:56First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:4018.48:4114.11:284.52:283.08:435:58First Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:3316.810:1813.02:206.93:404.08:406:01First Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:5115.63:378.65:034.28:376:03First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:0313.311:24 AM15.55:149.26:203.58:346:06Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:1314.512:3516.26:368.57:172.28:316:09Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:5815.91:2717.47:327.28:010.88:296:11Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:3317.22:0918.58:135.78:36-0.48:266:14Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue3:0418.32:4519.48:494.39:09-1.28:236:16Full Moon22Tue
23Wed3:3219.23:1820.09:213.09:39-1.78:206:19Full Moon23Wed
24Thu3:5819.93:4920.39:522.010:07-1.78:176:22Full Moon24Thu
25Fri4:2320.34:2020.310:221.210:34-1.18:146:24Full Moon25Fri
26Sat4:4720.54:5119.910:520.811:00-0.28:116:27Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:1020.55:2219.111:220.611:271.18:096:29Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:3520.25:5718.011:540.811:552.78:066:32Waning Gibbous28Mon
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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