Water Temperature of Cook Inlet in Nikiski, AK
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, January 12, 2026, 5:00 AM AKST
Today's Tides
Low: January 12, 5:30 AM, 8.8 ft
High: January 12, 11:42 AM, 17.5 ft
Low: January 12, 6:48 PM, 4.2 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
East Foreland Lighthouse Reserve; Kalgin Island; Kenai, AK; Trading Bay; Gompertz Channel; Redoubt Bay; Point Possession; Gulf of AlaskaStation Name: Nikiski
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Sensor Depth: -2 feet
Nearest Address:
48775 Kenai Spur Hwy
Nikiski, AK 99611
Kenai Peninsula County
GPS Coordinates: 60.683333, -151.398056
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Weather for Nikiski, Alaska
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: -0°F
L: -10°F

Tue
H: 9°F
L: -10°F

Wed
H: 23°F
L: 6°F

Thu
H: 30°F
L: 16°F

Fri
H: 36°F
L: 32°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 66 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 4:26 PM
Daylight: 6 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 8:21 AM
Moonset: 11:29 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:51 AM - 10:21 AM11:47 AM - 2:17 PM
Minor Periods
10:59 AM - 12:29 AM4:31 AM - 6:01 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued January 11 at 5:45AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Effective: Sun January 11, 2026, 5:45 AM
Expires: Mon January 12, 2026, 6:00 AM
The Chugach NF Avalanche Information Center in Girdwood has issued a SPECIAL AVALANCHE STATEMENT for the following areas: South Fork Eagle River, Chugach State Park, Girdwood, Portage, Turnagain Pass, Moose Pass, Summit Lake, and Seward From 6 am Sunday, Jan 11 to 6 am Monday, Jan 12. * WHAT...Unusually dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the backcountry.Avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE. * WHERE...For the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains in and around Anchorage, Girdwood, Portage, Turnagain Pass, Summit Lake, Moose Pass, Lost Lake, and Seward. * WHEN...In effect from Sunday 6:00 am to Monday 6:00 am AKST. * IMPACTS...Very large human-triggered avalanches are likely. Despite clear skies and nicer weather, the snowpack is very unstable and dangerous avalanches can be easily triggered by people. It is likely avalanches may be triggered remotely from flat terrain below steeper slopes. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If deciding to recreate in the backcountry, choose low-angle terrain with nothing steeper above you. Cautious route-finding and conservative decision- making skills will be necessary to identify and avoid slopes that could avalanche. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center. For more information visit www.ChugachAvalanche.org.
Special Weather Statement issued January 11 at 8:58PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Effective: Sun January 11, 2026, 8:58 PM
Expires: Tue January 13, 2026, 6:00 AM
The Chugach NF Avalanche Information Center in Girdwood has extended the SPECIAL AVALANCHE STATEMENT through 6 AM TUESDAY JANUARY 13TH for the following areas: South Fork Eagle River, Chugach State Park, Girdwood, Portage, Turnagain Pass, Moose Pass, Summit Lake, and Seward. * WHAT...Unusually dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the backcountry. Avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE. * WHERE...For the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains in and around Anchorage, Girdwood, Portage, Turnagain Pass, Summit Lake, Moose Pass, Lost Lake, and Seward. * WHEN...Now in effect through Tuesday 6:00 am AKST. * IMPACTS...Very large human-triggered avalanches are likely. Despite clear skies and nicer weather, the snowpack is very unstable and dangerous avalanches can be easily triggered by people. It is likely avalanches may be triggered remotely from flat terrain below steeper slopes. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If deciding to recreate in the backcountry, choose low-angle terrain with nothing steeper above you. Cautious route-finding and conservative decision- making skills will be necessary to identify and avoid slopes that could avalanche. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center. For more information visit www.ChugachAvalanche.org.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 4:26 PM
Daylight: 6 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 8:21 AM
Moonset: 11:29 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:51 AM - 10:21 AM11:47 AM - 2:17 PM
Minor Periods
10:59 AM - 12:29 AM4:31 AM - 6:01 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.52 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 4:29 PM
Daylight: 6 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 9:07 AM
Moonset: 11:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:37 AM - 11:07 AM12:34 AM - 3:04 PM
Minor Periods
11:00 AM - 12:30 AM6:06 AM - 7:36 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 4:31 PM
Daylight: 6 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 9:56 AM
Moonset: 11:35 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:23 PM - 3:53 PM9:26 AM - 11:56 AM
Minor Periods
11:05 AM - 12:35 AM7:43 AM - 9:13 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 4:33 PM
Daylight: 6 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 10:48 AM
Moonset: 11:54 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:15 PM - 4:45 PM10:18 AM - 12:48 AM
Minor Periods
11:24 AM - 12:54 AM9:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 4:36 PM
Daylight: 6 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 11:40 AM
Moonset: 12:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:07 PM - 5:37 PM11:10 AM - 1:40 PM
Minor Periods
12:25 AM - 1:55 PM10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
