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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 7:46 PM AKDT

Current Conditions

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

Estimated tide now
4.7ft
falling · Station 9455653
Next low tide
8:45 PM
Wed, Sep 233.7 ft
Next high tide
2:44 AM
Thu, Sep 2418.6 ft
Current Weather
52°F

Clear

Observed

N 0 mph

Observed
Tide Forecast
NOAA Ninilchik · Station 9455653 · MLLW datum · local time
currentOfficial NOAA curve
-2 ft4 ft10 ft16 ft22 ft3.7 ft18.6 ft0.3 ft19.6 ft1.7 ft19.8 ft-0.3 ft20.7 ftWed, Sep 237:30 PMThu, Sep 247:30 AMThu, Sep 247:30 PMFri, Sep 257:30 AMFri, Sep 257:30 PM
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

Temperature52°FObserved

Humidity62%Observed

Pressure1010 mbObserved

Wind

SustainedN 0 mphObserved

Gusts7 mphModel

Rain chance0%Model

Marine

Wave height0.0 ftModel

DirectionCalm / No DirectionModel

WaterUnavailable
Sun & Moon

Sunrise7:54 AM

Sunset8:02 PM

MoonWaxing Gibbous

Hourly Forecast
Model
National Weather Service point forecast when the live feed is available.
Local date & timeConditionsTempWindGustsRain
Wed, Sep 23, 20267:00 PMMostly Clear49°FN 5 mph7 mph0%
Wed, Sep 23, 20268:00 PMMostly Clear48°FN 5 mph7 mph0%
Wed, Sep 23, 20269:00 PMMostly Clear46°FN 5 mph7 mph0%
Wed, Sep 23, 202610:00 PMClear44°FE 5 mph5 mph0%
Wed, Sep 23, 202611:00 PMClear42°FE 5 mph5 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 202612:00 AMClear41°FE 5 mph5 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20261:00 AMClear40°FE 5 mph5 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20262:00 AMClear40°FE 5 mph5 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20263:00 AMClear40°FE 5 mph5 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20264:00 AMMostly Clear38°FE 5 mph5 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20265:00 AMMostly Clear38°FE 5 mph5 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20266:00 AMSunny37°FE 5 mph5 mph0%

Fishing, Crabbing & Surfing Analysis

These scores use the available tide, wind, and marine data. They do not predict catches, report local activity, or replace safety notices.

76/100 · Good
Fishing
Environmental planning guidance, not a catch guarantee.

Best planning window

2 hours around the next tide change

  • Manageable wind0 mph sustained wind
  • Mostly dry0% precipitation chance
  • 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 surface0 mph wind favors safer gear handling
  • Large tidal exchange16.8 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 predictions at Ninilchikofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 7:46 PM

National Weather Service observation and hourly forecastofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 7:46 PM

National Weather Service coastal marine gridofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 7:46 PM

U.S. Naval Observatory astronomical applicationsofficial-calculation

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 7:46 PM

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