Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- High12:53 AM15.1 ft
- Low7:26 AM4.8 ft
- High1:58 PM17.6 ft
- Low7:59 PM7.7 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- High1:56 AM16.3 ft
- Low8:17 AM4.0 ft
- High2:38 PM18.8 ft
- Low8:46 PM5.6 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 12:53 AM | 15.1 ft |
| Low | 7:26 AM | 4.8 ft |
| High | 1:58 PM | 17.6 ft |
| Low | 7:59 PM | 7.7 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing6:00 to 8:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide falls toward the 7:59 PM low.
- Tidepools & shellingNext: Wed 8:00 to 9:00 AMEarlier today: 8:00 to 9:00 AM
Today's best window (8:00 to 9:00 AM) has passed.
- SurfingNext: Wed 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMEarlier today: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Today's best window (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM) has passed.
- Shallow boat launchEnough water all day
Lowest is 4.8 ft at 7:26 AM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing7:00 to 8:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide falls toward the 8:46 PM low.
- Tidepools & shelling8:00 to 9:00 AM
Today's lowest water is at 8:17 AM, before sunrise or after sunset. Best daylight window is 8:00 to 9:00 AM.
- Surfing11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Mid tide from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We don't track swell, so check a surf forecast too.
- Shallow boat launchEnough water all day
Lowest is 4.0 ft at 8:17 AM.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayTue 20 | H12:53a15.1 | L7:26a4.8 | H1:58p17.6 | L7:59p7.7 | 12.9 |
| WedOct 21 | H1:56a16.3 | L8:17a4.0 | H2:38p18.8 | L8:46p5.6 | 14.8 |
| ThuOct 22 | H2:44a17.7 | L9:00a3.2 | H3:11p20.0 | L9:26p3.3 | 16.8 |
| FriOct 23 | H3:25a19.1 | L9:37a2.7 | H3:39p21.2 | L10:04p1.2 | 20.1 |
| SatOct 24 | H4:02a20.4 | L10:13a2.3 | H4:06p22.4 | L10:41p−0.8 | 23.1 |
| SunOct 25 | H4:39a21.4 | L10:49a2.3 | H4:33p23.4 | L11:19p−2.3 | 25.7 spring tide |
| MonOct 26 | H5:18a22.1 | L11:26a2.5 | H5:03p24.1 | L11:58p−3.3 | 27.4 spring tide |
King tides Oct 26 to Oct 28. The year's highest tides at this station, from our scan of NOAA predictions. About king tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 9455760.
Nearby stations
Currents
Tesoro Pier
- Slack2:29 AM
- Max ebb4:22 AM 1.1 kn
- Max ebb5:25 AM 1.1 kn
- Max ebb6:30 AM 1.1 kn
- Slack8:17 AM
- Max flood12:57 PM 3.0 kn
- Slack3:47 PM
- Max ebb7:07 PM 1.5 kn
- Slack8:55 PM
Current predictions for Tesoro Pier, 0.3 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA, from this station's own tide records
- Live gauge
- Every 6 minutes
- Coordinates
- 60.683° N, 151.398° W
- Time zone
- Alaska, UTC−8
- Station ID
- NOAA 9455760
About the tides at Nikiski
Expect two roughly equal high tides a day at Cook Inlet, each arriving about 50 minutes later than the day before. The tide range here is very large, about 17.7 ft on average. Water can come in faster than you can walk across flats. Check the time before you go out. That is larger than most Alaska stations on this site. From the average lower low to the average higher high, the difference is 20.5 ft. The next spring tides peak on October 28, with a range of 27.6 ft. Neap tides follow today, when the range shrinks to 12.9 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 24.4 ft on October 27, and the lowest is −5.1 ft on July 5.
Cook Inlet is a NOAA water level station with a live gauge, updated every 6 minutes. Predictions come from the station's own tide records. It also reports water temperature, wind and air pressure. It was established in 1971. The nearest other station is Kenai City Pier, 11 mi away, where high tide comes about 20 min earlier. For tidal currents, see Tesoro Pier.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.