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AlaskaNOAA 9455653

Ninilchik Tides & Coastal Conditions

Official tide predictions, weather observations and forecasts, marine-grid context, astronomy, and jurisdiction-specific rules for this NOAA station.

All official layers availableUpdated 1:19 AM AKDT

Current Conditions

Tide predictions are relative to MLLW. NWS point and marine-grid forecasts can differ at exposed shorelines.

Estimated tide now
3.5ft
falling · Station 9455653
Next low tide
2:28 AM
Wed, Aug 52.3 ft
Next high tide
8:26 AM
Wed, Aug 515.3 ft
Current Weather
59°F

Cloudy

Observed

WSW 5 mph

Observed
Tide Forecast
NOAA Station 9455653 · MLLW datum · local time
currentOfficial NOAA curve
1 ft5.8 ft10.5 ft15.3 ft20 ft2.3 ft15.3 ft4.6 ft18.4 ft2.5 ft14.0 ft6.4 ft17.8 ftWed, Aug 51:00 AMWed, Aug 51:00 PMThu, Aug 61:00 AMThu, Aug 61:00 PMFri, Aug 71:00 AM
Official NOAA predicted heights relative to MLLW. Times are shown in the place's local timezone.

Weather, Light & Marine

Conditions that affect shoreline access, small craft, fishing and surf.

Air

Temperature59°FObserved

Humidity72%Observed

Pressure1018 mbObserved

Wind

SustainedWSW 5 mphObserved

Gusts8 mphModel

Rain chance61%Model

Marine

Wave height0.0 ftModel

DirectionCalm / No DirectionModel

WaterUnavailable
Sun & Moon

Sunrise5:58 AM

Sunset10:26 PM

MoonWaning Gibbous

Hourly Forecast
Model
National Weather Service point forecast when the live feed is available.
Local date & timeConditionsTempWindGustsRain
Wed, Aug 5, 20261:00 AMLight Rain Likely53°FNE 5 mph8 mph61%
Wed, Aug 5, 20262:00 AMLight Rain Likely53°FNE 5 mph8 mph61%
Wed, Aug 5, 20263:00 AMLight Rain Likely52°FNE 5 mph8 mph61%
Wed, Aug 5, 20264:00 AMLight Rain Likely52°FNE 5 mph7 mph55%
Wed, Aug 5, 20265:00 AMLight Rain Likely52°FNE 5 mph7 mph55%
Wed, Aug 5, 20266:00 AMLight Rain Likely51°FNE 5 mph7 mph55%
Wed, Aug 5, 20267:00 AMLight Rain Likely51°FN 5 mph3 mph57%
Wed, Aug 5, 20268:00 AMLight Rain Likely52°FN 5 mph3 mph57%
Wed, Aug 5, 20269:00 AMLight Rain Likely54°FN 5 mph3 mph57%
Wed, Aug 5, 202610:00 AMChance Light Rain55°F 0 mph3 mph52%
Wed, Aug 5, 202611:00 AMChance Light Rain56°F 0 mph3 mph52%
Wed, Aug 5, 202612:00 PMChance Light Rain56°F 0 mph3 mph52%

Fishing, Crabbing & Surfing Analysis

Transparent environmental scores based on tide, wind and marine conditions. These are not user reports, catch guarantees or substitutes for official closures and safety guidance.

70/100 · Good
Fishing
Environmental planning guidance, not a catch guarantee.

Best planning window

2 hours around the next tide change

  • Manageable wind5 mph sustained wind
  • Falling tideConditions vary by species and shoreline structure
71/100 · Good
Crabbing
Conditions are secondary to seasons, closures and safety.

Best planning window

Near slack water, if the marine area is open

  • Regulations requiredConfirm the marine area is open before setting gear
  • Calm surface5 mph wind favors safer gear handling
  • Large tidal exchange17.2 ft can increase current around gear
23/100 · Poor
Surfing
Offshore model guidance with nearshore uncertainty.

Best planning window

Compare swell direction, local wind and tide before leaving

  • Limited swell0.0 ft NWS forecast waves
  • Wave period not publishedThe surf score uses available NWS wave height and local wind only
  • Nearshore uncertaintyOffshore model conditions are not the same as breaking-wave height at this beach
Alaska Department of Fish and Game fishing rulesAlaska · state or territoryNOAA Fisheries federal recreational fishing resourcesU.S. federal waters · federalNational Weather Service rip-current safetyUnited States · safety
Nearby NOAA Tide Stations
Official station locations from the national NOAA CO-OPS tide-prediction catalog.

Anchor Point

NOAA 9455606 · AK

20.6 mi

Cape Kasilof

NOAA 9455711 · AK

22.1 mi

Snug Harbor, Chisik Island

NOAA 9456173 · AK

31.2 mi

Bear Cove, Kachemak Bay

NOAA 9455595 · AK

32.3 mi

Homer, Coal Point, Kachemak Bay

NOAA 9455558 · AK

32.7 mi

Kalgin Island (north end), Cook Inlet

NOAA 9455732 · AK

32.9 mi

Sources And Confidence

NOAA CO-OPS tide predictionsofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Aug 5 at 1:19 AM

National Weather Service observation and hourly forecastofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Aug 5 at 1:19 AM

National Weather Service coastal marine gridofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Aug 5 at 1:19 AM

U.S. Naval Observatory astronomical applicationsofficial-calculation

Fetched Wed, Aug 5 at 1:19 AM

Not for navigation. Conditions can change faster than source update intervals. Always check local warnings, closures and on-site conditions.