Marine forecast
Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island, AK
- current wind
- 13 kt NNE
- Gusts
- 15 kt
- Air
- 24°F
- 72-hr peak
- 26 kt
Observed Tue 11:00 AM | PKZ814
- Gusts now
- 15 kt
- Air
- 24°F
- 72-hr peak
- 26 kt
In brief
At 11:00 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station PRDA2 (Prudhoe Bay, AK, 20 miles away) measured wind from the NNE at 13 kt, gusting to 15 kt. The NWS forecast for Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island, AK issued at 3:45 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “NE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft subsiding.”
Source: National Weather Service Fairbanks AK forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 26 kt
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | NE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft subsiding. Light freezing spray. |
| Tonight | NE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Light freezing spray. |
| Wed | E winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Light freezing spray. |
| Wed Night | E winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Light freezing spray. |
| Thu | E winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Light freezing spray. |
| Thu Night | E winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Blowing snow. Moderate freezing spray. |
| Fri | E winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. |
| Sat | W winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. |
Issued Tue 3:45 AM by Fairbanks AK (product CWFNSB).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11:00 AM | 13 kt NNE | 15 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:54 AM | 13 kt NNE | 15 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 14 kt NNE | 16 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 14 kt NNE | 16 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 15 kt NNE | 17 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 12 kt NE | 13 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 13 kt NE | 15 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 13 kt NNE | 14 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:54 AM | 12 kt NNE | 14 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:54 AM | 13 kt NNE | 14 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:54 AM | 12 kt NNE | 14 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:54 AM | 14 kt NNE | 15 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 11:00 AM at NDBC buoy PRDA2 (Prudhoe Bay, AK), 20.3 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island today?
Today: NE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft subsiding. Light freezing spray.
Is there a small craft advisory for Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PKZ814 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
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 PKZ814, issued by Fairbanks 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 CWFNSB, issued Tue 3:45 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station PRDA2, read Tue 11:00 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.