Marine forecast
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape, AK
- current wind
- 23 kt E
- Gusts
- 27 kt
- Air
- 48°F
- Water
- 51°F
- 72-hr peak
- 27 kt
Observed Tue 11:10 AM | PKZ651
- Gusts now
- 27 kt
- Air
- 48°F
- Water
- 51°F
- 72-hr peak
- 27 kt
- Peak seas
- 15 ft
In brief
At 11:10 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station 46082 (Cape Suckling - 35 NM SE of Kayak Is, AK, 108 miles away) measured wind from the E at 23 kt, gusting to 27 kt. The NWS forecast for Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape, AK issued at 7:39 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.” A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until Fri 4:00 AM.
Source: National Weather Service Juneau AK forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 27 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 15 ft
Marine advisory
Small Craft Advisory in effect for Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape until Fri 4:00 AM.
Full text of this small craft advisory
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM. * WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 4 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain early in the morning. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers in the morning. |
| Tonight | E wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers late. |
| Wed | SE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. |
| Wed Night | E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. |
| Thu | E wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft. |
| Fri | SE wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft. |
| Sat | E wind 15 kt. Seas 9 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 11:10 AM | 23 kt E | 27 kt | — | 51°F |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 23 kt E | 27 kt | 7.5 ft | 51°F |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 21 kt E | 25 kt | 7.2 ft | 51°F |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 21 kt E | 29 kt | 6.9 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 21 kt E | 25 kt | 5.9 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 19 kt E | 23 kt | 4.9 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 16 kt E | 18 kt | 5.2 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 12 kt ESE | 14 kt | 5.6 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 3:50 AM | 12 kt ESE | 16 kt | 5.6 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 2:50 AM | 12 kt SE | 16 kt | 5.6 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 1:50 AM | 12 kt SE | 16 kt | 6.2 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 12:50 AM | 8 kt SE | 12 kt | 6.2 ft | 50°F |
Observed Tue 11:10 AM at NDBC buoy 46082 (Cape Suckling - 35 NM SE of Kayak Is, AK), 107.8 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape today?
Today: E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain early in the morning. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers in the morning.
Is there a small craft advisory for Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape?
Yes — small craft advisory in effect until Fri 4:00 AM.
What is the water temperature at Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape?
The nearest buoy read 51°F (11°C) at Tue 11:10 AM. Sea surface temperature at a single buoy can differ by several degrees from the water at a beach or in a shallow bay nearby.
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 PKZ651, 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 46082, read Tue 11:10 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.