Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : 11:58 am (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 05m at 5:22 am (18.6 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 - Mar 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:0219.76:3716.612:321.38:036:34Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:3519.07:2914.912:284.51:202.18:006:37Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:1917.98:5113.51:106.42:282.97:576:39Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:2416.710:5913.32:158.24:003.17:546:42Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:1116.24:109.05:342.17:516:44Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:2914.911:54 AM17.25:577.96:450.37:486:47Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:2517.01:0419.17:075.67:39-1.67:456:49Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:0819.11:5920.97:593.08:25-3.07:426:52New Moon8Tue
9Wed2:4720.92:4722.18:450.69:07-3.77:396:54New Moon9Wed
10Thu3:2422.33:3222.79:27-1.39:45-3.77:366:57New Moon10Thu
11Fri4:0023.04:1422.510:07-2.510:22-2.87:336:59New Moon11Fri
12Sat4:3423.14:5621.610:46-2.710:58-1.27:307:02Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:0822.55:3620.111:26-2.211:330.87:277:04Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:4021.36:1718.212:05-1.07:247:07Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:1219.77:0116.112:093.112:480.77:217:09First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:4617.97:5814.112:465.41:382.67:187:12First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:2816.09:3312.71:317.62:464.27:157:14First Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:4014.311:3412.92:519.24:174.97:127:17First Quarter18Fri
19Sat10:4813.94:489.65:444.37:097:19First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:4614.212:1314.86:178.46:463.07:067:21Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:2715.61:0716.27:116.67:301.67:037:24Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:5917.11:4717.67:504.78:050.47:007:26Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:2718.42:2318.88:232.88:37-0.46:567:29Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:5319.52:5619.78:541.29:07-0.86:537:31Full Moon24Thu
25Fri3:1820.43:2820.29:24-0.29:35-0.76:507:34Full Moon25Fri
26Sat3:4320.94:0020.49:54-1.210:03-0.26:477:36Full Moon26Sat
27Sun4:0721.24:3220.110:24-1.710:310.86:447:39Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:3221.25:0619.410:55-1.811:002.16:417:41Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:0020.95:4318.311:29-1.411:313.66:387:43Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:3120.16:2716.712:10-0.56:357:46Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:0819.07:2315.112:085.31:000.86:327:48Third Quarter31Thu
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 8:40 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 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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