Water Temperature of Cook Inlet in Nikiski, AK
Current Water Temperature
33.8°F
Measurement Time: Friday, April 17, 2026, 5:00 AM AKDT
Today's Tides
High: April 17, 4:56 AM, 23.1 ft
Low: April 17, 11:40 AM, -3.3 ft
High: April 17, 5:38 PM, 21.9 ft
Low: April 17, 11:50 PM, 1.0 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 AlaskaCook Inlet
Station 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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Kachemak Bay, Seldovia, AK (86.6 mi)
Willow Creek, Willow, AK (90.9 mi)
Kashwitna River, Willow, AK (96.3 mi)
Matanuska River, Palmer, AK (100.5 mi)
Talkeetna River, Talkeetna, AK (123.6 mi)
Orca Inlet, Cordova, AK (191.4 mi)
Chiniak Bay, Kodiak Station, AK (207.8 mi)
Terror River, Kodiak, AK (215.8 mi)
Akhiok Bay, Alitak, AK (280.7 mi)
Weather for Nikiski, Alaska
Current Weather
30.4°F

Overcast
28.7°F
31.7°F
100%
N 2.2 mph
3 mph
31.7°F
31.5°F
0 in
100%
9 mi
1009 mbar
0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 33°F
L: 32°F

Sat
H: 34°F
L: 31°F

Sun
H: 34°F
L: 31°F

Mon
H: 37°F
L: 27°F

Tue
H: 31°F
L: 22°F
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
2.95 μg/m3
PM10:
2.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 185.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 66 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 66 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 6:40 AM
Sun Transit: 2:05 PM
Sunset: 9:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 52 mins
Sun Transit: 2:05 PM
Sunset: 9:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 52 mins
Moonrise: 6:13 AM
Moon Transit: 2:22 PM
Moonset: 11:10 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%
Moon Transit: 2:22 PM
Moonset: 11:10 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:49 PM - 8:19 PM1:52 PM - 4:22 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM5:43 AM - 7:13 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Friday, April 17, 2026
Weather Forecast
Moderate snow
33.2°F
31.5°F
32.2°F
98%
0.16 in
78%
78%
6 mph
0.4
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
2.63 μg/m3
PM10:
3.06 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 181.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.64 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 6:40 AM
Sun Transit: 2:05 PM
Sunset: 9:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 52 mins
Sun Transit: 2:05 PM
Sunset: 9:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 52 mins
Moonrise: 6:13 AM
Moon Transit: 2:22 PM
Moonset: 11:10 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%
Moon Transit: 2:22 PM
Moonset: 11:10 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:49 PM - 8:19 PM1:52 PM - 4:22 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM5:43 AM - 7:13 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Weather Forecast
Light snow
34.1°F
30.6°F
32.4°F
92%
0.02 in
60%
45%
6.7 mph
0.6
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
3.64 μg/m3
PM10:
4.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 174.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.76 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sun Transit: 2:04 PM
Sunset: 9:35 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Sun Transit: 2:04 PM
Sunset: 9:35 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 6:14 AM
Moon Transit: 3:19 PM
Moonset: 12:10 AM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%
Moon Transit: 3:19 PM
Moonset: 12:10 AM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:47 PM - 9:17 PM2:49 PM - 5:19 PM
Minor Periods
5:44 AM - 7:14 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Weather Forecast
Moderate or heavy snow showers
34.3°F
31.2°F
32.8°F
96%
0.08 in
75%
38%
14.3 mph
0.3
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
2.15 μg/m3
PM10:
2.61 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 161.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.16 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 6:34 AM
Sun Transit: 2:04 PM
Sunset: 9:37 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 3 mins
Sun Transit: 2:04 PM
Sunset: 9:37 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 6:17 AM
Moon Transit: 4:21 PM
Moonset: 1:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%
Moon Transit: 4:21 PM
Moonset: 1:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:50 PM - 10:20 PM3:51 PM - 6:21 PM
Minor Periods
5:47 AM - 7:17 AM12:41 AM - 2:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Monday, April 20, 2026
Weather Forecast
Cloudy
36.7°F
27.3°F
33.5°F
76%
0 in
0%
0%
29.8 mph
0.7
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
1.69 μg/m3
PM10:
2.02 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 152.19 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.04 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 6:31 AM
Sun Transit: 2:04 PM
Sunset: 9:40 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 9 mins
Sun Transit: 2:04 PM
Sunset: 9:40 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 6:30 AM
Moon Transit: 5:25 PM
Moonset: 3:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Moon Transit: 5:25 PM
Moonset: 3:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:55 PM - 11:25 PM4:55 PM - 7:25 PM
Minor Periods
6:00 AM - 7:30 AM2:41 AM - 4:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Weather Forecast
Light freezing rain
30.8°F
22°F
28.4°F
75%
0.01 in
82%
19%
20.1 mph
0
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
2.6 μg/m3
PM10:
3.27 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 162.47 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.08 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 6:28 AM
Sun Transit: 2:04 PM
Sunset: 9:42 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 14 mins
Sun Transit: 2:04 PM
Sunset: 9:42 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 7:15 AM
Moon Transit: 6:30 PM
Moonset: 4:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Moon Transit: 6:30 PM
Moonset: 4:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Minor Periods
6:45 AM - 8:15 AM4:13 AM - 5:43 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of
fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are
believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly
overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and
occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons,
and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.
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