Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : 2:29 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6m at 8:02 am (17.4 ft)
Sunset today : 11:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:41 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - Jan 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:1319.11:4822.67:524.68:33-4.110:084:12New Moon1Sat
2Sun3:0220.22:3823.38:423.99:20-5.010:084:13New Moon2Sun
3Mon3:4920.93:2723.59:323.410:07-5.110:074:15New Moon3Mon
4Tue4:3621.24:1623.010:213.110:53-4.510:064:16Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:2221.15:0521.911:103.111:38-3.210:064:18Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:0820.65:5520.212:023.410:054:20Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:5419.96:4918.312:25-1.412:573.910:044:22First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:4319.17:4916.31:130.71:574.310:034:24First Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:3618.39:0214.82:052.83:034.510:024:26First Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:3417.610:2614.03:034.84:114.410:004:28First Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:3517.411:4614.24:076.35:173.89:594:30Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:3417.55:147.26:172.89:584:32Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:5115.012:2617.96:187.47:081.79:564:34Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:4216.01:1218.57:127.17:520.69:554:36Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:2417.01:5319.17:586.58:31-0.49:534:38Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:0217.82:3119.78:385.99:07-1.29:524:41Full Moon16Sun
17Mon3:3718.53:0720.19:165.39:42-1.79:504:43Full Moon17Mon
18Tue4:1018.93:4120.29:514.910:15-1.99:484:45Full Moon18Tue
19Wed4:4219.24:1420.110:254.510:46-1.79:464:48Full Moon19Wed
20Thu5:1219.24:4719.710:594.311:18-1.19:454:50Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:4219.25:2219.011:354.211:49-0.29:434:53Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:1219.06:0018.112:134.19:414:55Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:4418.86:4416.912:231.012:574.19:394:58Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:2118.67:3915.61:012.61:504.09:375:00Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:0718.38:5514.51:474.32:553.79:355:03Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:0618.010:3414.22:466.04:103.19:325:05Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu10:2018.14:047.15:271.89:305:08Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:0515.111:37 AM18.95:317.46:360.19:285:10Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:1416.712:4520.16:466.67:35-1.89:265:13Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:0918.31:4421.47:475.28:26-3.49:245:16New Moon30Sun
31Mon2:5619.92:3722.48:393.79:13-4.49:215:18New Moon31Mon
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 11:15 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 39% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (39% illuminated). This places Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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