Water Temperature of Cook Inlet in Nikiski, AK

Current Water Temperature

54.5°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:18 PM AKDT

Today's Tides

 Low: September 13, 3:28 AM, 0.07 ft
High: September 13, 9:42 AM, 18.22 ft
 Low: September 13, 3:29 PM, 6.36 ft
High: September 13, 9:13 PM, 20.36 ft

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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 Alaska

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Cook Inlet

Station Name: Nikiski
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Sensor Depth: -2.0 feet / -0.6 meters

Nearest Address:
48775 Kenai Spur Hwy
Nikiski, AK 99611
Kenai Peninsula County

GPS Coordinates: 60.683333, -151.398056

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Willow Creek, Willow, AK (90.9 mi)
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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

48.7°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 81%
Feels Like: 46°F
Wind: NE 6.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 10.9 mph
Pressure: 29.81 in
Precipitation: 0.01 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
Sat
H: 51°F
L: 46°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 53°F
L: 45°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 53°F
L: 47°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 59°F
L: 50°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 55°F
L: 46°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.52 μg/m3
PM10: 4.07 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 279.35 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 50 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:29 AM
Sun Transit: 2:01 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 8:53 PM
Moon Transit: 7:05 AM
Moonset: 6:17 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 56.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:35 AM - 9:05 AM
10:34 AM - 1:04 PM

Minor Periods

8:23 PM - 9:53 PM
5:47 PM - 7:17 PM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain
Average Temperature: 48.2°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Chance of Rain: 99%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.44 μg/m3
PM10: 2.66 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 256.26 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:29 AM
Sun Transit: 2:01 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 8:53 PM
Moon Transit: 7:05 AM
Moonset: 6:17 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 56.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:35 AM - 9:05 AM
10:34 AM - 1:04 PM

Minor Periods

8:23 PM - 9:53 PM
5:47 PM - 7:17 PM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 48.7°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Chance of Rain: 82%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 0.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.25 μg/m3
PM10: 3.63 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 264.99 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:31 AM
Sun Transit: 2:00 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 9:44 PM
Moon Transit: 8:07 AM
Moonset: 7:35 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:37 AM - 10:07 AM
11:36 AM - 2:06 PM

Minor Periods

9:14 PM - 10:44 PM
7:05 PM - 8:35 PM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, September 15, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 50.3°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Chance of Rain: 88%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.66 μg/m3
PM10: 3.13 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 243.76 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:34 AM
Sun Transit: 2:00 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 52 mins
Moonrise: 11:28 PM
Moon Transit: 9:09 AM
Moonset: 7:56 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:39 AM - 11:09 AM
12:37 AM - 3:07 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
7:26 PM - 8:56 PM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 53.6°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 18.3 mph
UV Index: 0.5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.73 μg/m3
PM10: 2.11 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 237.54 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:36 AM
Sun Transit: 2:00 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 12:28 AM
Moon Transit: 10:07 AM
Moonset: 8:00 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 23.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:35 PM - 4:05 PM
9:37 AM - 12:07 AM

Minor Periods

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 50.4°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 0.5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 0.57 μg/m3
PM10: 0.71 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 243.92 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.15 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:39 AM
Sun Transit: 2:00 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 1:21 AM
Moon Transit: 11:01 AM
Moonset: 8:00 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:28 PM - 4:58 PM
10:31 AM - 1:01 PM

Minor Periods

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
12:51 AM - 2:21 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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