Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : 8:16 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 09m at 1:34 am (17.9 ft)
Sunset today : 11:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Sep 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:3121.74:5621.910:42-2.111:02-1.17:039:09Full Moon1Sat
2Sun5:0921.35:2821.611:16-1.311:38-0.97:069:06Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:4520.45:5820.911:490.17:089:03Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:2119.16:2720.012:13-0.212:211.77:109:00Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:5617.76:5718.812:490.812:533.57:138:57Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:3416.07:2817.41:272.11:275.37:158:53Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri8:2114.48:0816.12:123.52:087.07:178:50Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat9:3613.29:0914.93:144.63:158.47:208:47Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun11:2612.910:5414.44:355.24:568.97:228:44Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:4913.95:574.76:248.27:258:41Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:2615.11:4015.47:023.57:256.67:278:38Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:2616.52:1817.17:512.18:114.77:298:35Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:1218.02:5118.78:310.78:502.67:328:32Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:5219.53:2220.29:08-0.49:260.77:348:29New Moon14Fri
15Sat3:3020.83:5221.59:42-1.110:02-1.07:368:26New Moon15Sat
16Sun4:0721.64:2422.410:16-1.410:38-2.27:398:23New Moon16Sun
17Mon4:4622.04:5622.910:51-1.111:15-2.97:418:20Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:2521.75:3123.011:27-0.211:55-2.87:438:17Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:0820.96:0822.412:051.17:468:14Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:5319.56:5021.212:39-2.112:472.87:488:11Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:4717.77:4019.61:29-0.81:374.67:508:08First Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:5616.18:4617.82:310.82:466.37:538:05First Quarter22Sat
23Sun10:2915.310:2116.63:492.14:187.17:558:02First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:0115.95:152.55:516.57:577:59Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:0016.81:0917.46:312.07:064.88:007:55Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:1418.02:0019.07:331.18:022.78:027:52Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:1019.22:4220.38:220.28:480.98:047:49Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:5720.33:1921.39:04-0.39:28-0.68:077:46Full Moon28Fri
29Sat3:3820.93:5221.99:42-0.410:04-1.48:097:43Full Moon29Sat
30Sun4:1621.14:2321.910:160.010:38-1.78:127:40Full Moon30Sun
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 4:55 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 85% 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 Waxing Gibbous (85% 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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