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 2h 00m 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 - Apr 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:5617.58:5313.812:577.12:112.16:297:51Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:1215.910:4914.12:218.53:452.76:267:53Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun11:1515.35:238.46:152.07:238:56Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:0715.812:5316.56:546.47:240.77:208:58Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:5917.81:5818.37:563.78:17-0.67:179:01Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:4019.72:5019.98:451.09:02-1.57:149:03Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:1821.33:3621.19:28-1.49:42-1.87:119:05New Moon7Thu
8Fri3:5322.44:1921.510:07-3.010:20-1.47:089:08New Moon8Fri
9Sat4:2722.84:5921.410:45-3.810:56-0.57:059:10New Moon9Sat
10Sun5:0022.65:3820.611:22-3.811:310.97:029:13Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:3221.86:1619.311:58-3.06:599:15Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:0320.66:5517.712:052.612:35-1.66:569:18Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:3419.07:3716.012:394.41:140.26:539:20Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:0617.28:3014.31:156.32:002.06:509:23First Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:4515.49:5413.12:027.93:023.76:479:25First Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:4813.811:4113.13:239.24:264.66:449:28First Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:5713.05:159.15:504.56:419:30First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:5314.212:3313.76:397.86:553.76:389:33Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:3715.51:3215.07:335.87:432.76:359:35Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:1017.02:1616.58:143.78:221.86:339:38Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:3918.32:5417.88:481.78:561.26:309:40Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:0619.53:2918.99:21-0.29:290.96:279:43Full Moon22Fri
23Sat3:3320.54:0419.69:53-1.810:011.06:249:45Full Moon23Sat
24Sun4:0021.24:4020.010:25-2.910:321.46:219:47Full Moon24Sun
25Mon4:2921.55:1619.810:58-3.511:052.26:189:50Full Moon25Mon
26Tue5:0021.55:5519.211:34-3.511:393.36:159:52Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:3421.16:3818.212:14-2.96:139:55Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:1220.17:2816.912:184.512:59-1.86:109:57Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:5718.78:3215.71:055.91:55-0.36:0710:00Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat7:5616.99:5615.12:107.13:061.16:0410:02Third Quarter30Sat
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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