Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK.
Next low tide : 11:58 am (-5.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 02m at 5:17 am (21.9 ft)
Sunset today : 11:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:41 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9455653
Common Questions About Tides

Ninilchik, Cook Inlet, AK Tides - May 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:0014.811:1414.93:308.34:172.66:0110:06Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu10:5314.55:107.25:352.45:5810:08Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:2016.412:2515.66:264.96:411.75:5510:11Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:1018.21:3117.37:242.17:351.05:5310:13Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:5320.02:2518.98:14-0.78:240.55:5010:16Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:3421.63:1420.18:59-3.19:080.45:4710:18New Moon6Mon
7Tue3:1322.74:0020.89:41-4.89:510.75:4510:21New Moon7Tue
8Wed3:5223.24:4620.810:24-5.510:331.35:4210:23New Moon8Wed
9Thu4:3123.05:3020.311:06-5.311:152.45:4010:26Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:1122.16:1619.211:49-4.311:583.75:3710:28Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:5220.77:0417.812:33-2.75:3510:30Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:3418.97:5716.412:445.11:21-0.85:3210:33Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:2216.99:0015.21:376.52:161.05:3010:35First Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:2115.010:1414.72:467.53:202.65:2810:38First Quarter14Tue
15Wed9:4713.611:2615.04:087.64:303.55:2510:40First Quarter15Wed
16Thu11:2113.35:286.85:363.95:2310:42First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:2215.712:3513.96:325.46:343.95:2110:45Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:0616.61:3114.87:223.67:223.85:1810:47Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:4217.52:1615.98:031.98:043.65:1610:49Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:1418.42:5616.88:390.38:423.55:1410:51Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:4419.13:3317.69:14-0.99:183.65:1210:54Full Moon21Tue
22Wed3:1419.74:0918.19:47-1.99:523.85:1010:56Full Moon22Wed
23Thu3:4420.04:4518.210:21-2.510:264.25:0810:58Full Moon23Thu
24Fri4:1520.05:2218.110:55-2.711:004.65:0611:00Full Moon24Fri
25Sat4:4719.96:0017.811:31-2.511:375.25:0411:02Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:2319.46:4217.212:10-2.15:0311:04Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:0318.67:2916.712:185.812:53-1.35:0111:06Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:4917.68:2216.31:076.31:43-0.34:5911:08Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:4716.39:2416.32:106.62:410.84:5811:10Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:0315.210:2916.73:276.23:471.74:5611:12Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri10:3514.711:3017.74:454.94:542.44:5411:14Third Quarter31Fri
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 8:37 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 11% 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 Crescent (11% 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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