Marine forecast
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe, AK
- current wind
- 2 kt SE
- Gusts
- 4 kt
- 72-hr peak
- 29 kt
- Peak seas
- 6 ft
Observed Tue 11:12 AM | PKZ642
- Gusts now
- 4 kt
- 72-hr peak
- 29 kt
- Peak seas
- 6 ft
In brief
At 11:12 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station SHXA2 (Sitka Harbor, AK, 21 miles away) measured wind from the SE at 2 kt, gusting to 4 kt. The NWS forecast for Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe, AK issued at 7:39 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “E wind 15 kt becoming N in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft.” A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until Thu 4:00 AM.
Source: National Weather Service Juneau AK forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 29 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 6 ft
Marine advisory
Small Craft Advisory in effect for Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe until Thu 4:00 AM.
Full text of this small craft advisory
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Small Craft Advisory in effect for Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe until Fri 4:00 AM.
Full text of this small craft advisory
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Gale Warning in effect for Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe until Thu 10:00 AM.
Full text of this gale warning
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 10 AM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | E wind 15 kt becoming N in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft. |
| Tonight | W wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft. |
| Wed | SE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. |
| Wed Night | E gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain. |
| Thu | SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 16 ft. |
| Fri | SW wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft. |
| Sat | S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft. |
Issued Tue 7:39 AM by Juneau AK (product CWFAEG).
Synopsis
Winds along southern ocean entrances increase Tuesday as a northward moving low clips the southern panhandle. Up north, winds strengthen near Cape St. Elias to Icy Bay as a weak barrier jet forms. By early Thursday, a strong gale force low will impact the Gulf and coastal waters.
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11:12 AM | 2 kt SE | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:52 AM | 0 kt | 2 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:52 AM | 0 kt | 2 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:52 AM | 2 kt ENE | 3 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:52 AM | 1 kt NNE | 3 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:52 AM | 3 kt NE | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:52 AM | 3 kt E | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:52 AM | 2 kt SE | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:52 AM | 1 kt ENE | 3 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:52 AM | 2 kt E | 3 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:52 AM | 2 kt E | 2 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:52 AM | 2 kt E | 2 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 11:12 AM at NDBC buoy SHXA2 (Sitka Harbor, AK), 21.2 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe today?
Today: E wind 15 kt becoming N in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft.
Is there a small craft advisory for Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe?
Yes — small craft advisory, small craft advisory, gale warning in effect until Thu 4:00 AM.
What do the wind speeds in knots mean?
One knot is 1.15 mph. The National Weather Service issues a small craft advisory for sustained winds of roughly 22–33 knots or hazardous seas, a gale warning at 34–47 knots, and a storm warning at 48 knots and above. Exact advisory thresholds vary by forecast office and by water body — a bay reaches dangerous chop at a lower wind speed than open ocean.
Where does this forecast come from?
The forecast text is the National Weather Service's own marine bulletin for zone PKZ642, issued by Juneau AK, reproduced in full. The wind and seas charts are drawn from the NWS gridded forecast for a point inside the zone. Observations come from the nearest reporting NDBC buoy. We are not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service.
Forecast: NOAA/NWS product CWFAEG, issued Tue 7:39 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station SHXA2, read Tue 11:12 AM. Retrieved Oct 13, 11:42 AM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.