Nikiski
Nikiski is a tide station in AK, United States. The tide is a major force here — around 21.8 ft at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Fair
Best window 11:00 – 13:00
Fair (53) — best around 11:00–13:00, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature.
- Feels like 21° around 22:00.
Why we say this
Apparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do.
- Shore66
- Boat64
- Rock65
- Kayak53
- Spearfishing est.48
- Shore66
- Boat64
- Rock65
- Kayak53
- Spearfishing48est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoBest 09:00–15:00
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Why
- moving water
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- strong current
- cold water
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Tides
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— ft
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 71 | 72 | 72 | 63 | 55 | 1–7kn ENE | 0.5–0.7ft SW | 0.5ft · 4.2s SW | 46° | |
| 19 Mon | 62 | 55 | 59 | 20 | 37 | 6–12kn NE | 0.5–1.3ft NNE | 0.6ft · 2.9s NNE | 46° | |
| 20 Tue | 71 | 71 | 72 | 47 | 47 | 1–7kn WSW | 0.4–1.8ft SSW | 0.9ft · 4.3s SSW | 46° | |
| 21 Wed | 52 | 49 | 51 | 39 | 32 | 2–9kn NE | 0.7–1.6ft WSW | 0.8ft · 4.5s SSW | 46° | |
| 22 Thu | 66 | 64 | 65 | 53 | 48 | 2–9kn ENE | 0.2–0.8ft NW | 0.3ft · 3.0s NNW | 45° | |
| 23 Fri | 57 | 59 | 59 | 48 | 43 | 4–6kn E | 0.1–0.3ft S | 0.1ft · 3.7s SSW | 45° | |
| 24 Sat | 58 | 59 | 58 | 55 | 50 | 2–6kn SE | 0.5–1.9ft SSW | 1.3ft · 4.3s SSW | 45° |
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Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Nikiski?
Our fishing score for Nikiski on October 22, 2026 is 53 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Nikiski on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 02:33 AM, 03:02 PM. Low tides: 08:57 AM, 09:30 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Nikiski?
The mean spring range at Nikiski is about 21.8 ft.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Nikiski?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 09:05 AM and sets at 06:33 PM. The moon rises at 05:36 PM and sets at 04:13 AM.