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NOAA #9455653 Ninilchik, AK

Ninilchik

NOAA tide gauge at Ninilchik on the Cook Inlet coast, the reference station for the Ninilchik River fishery and central Kenai Peninsula beach access.

Today's Tide Predictions

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24-Hour Tide Curve

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Fishing Intelligence

Ninilchik River King Salmon

King Salmon enter the Ninilchik River on the incoming tide. The 1–2 hours before high tide concentrate fish at the river mouth and are prime time for bank anglers.

Deep Creek Beach Fishery

Anglers fishing the Deep Creek beach for King Salmon use Ninilchik tide predictions to time their casts into the surf during peak tidal pushes.

Halibut Charter Timing

Ninilchik-based halibut charters time their offshore departures around the tide. Slack tide near high water tends to produce the best halibut action on the near-shore grounds.

Official NOAA Data

All data on this page is sourced directly from NOAA CO-OPS Station 9455653. For extended forecasts, official tide tables, and real-time water levels, visit the station page directly.

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