Marine forecast
Chiniak Bay, AK
- current wind
- 1 kt S
- Gusts
- 2 kt
- Air
- 42°F
- 72-hr peak
- 30 kt
Observed Tue 11:12 AM | PKZ736
- Gusts now
- 2 kt
- Air
- 42°F
- 72-hr peak
- 30 kt
In brief
At 11:12 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station WFXA2 (Womens Bay Fuel Pier, 2 miles away) measured wind from the S at 1 kt, gusting to 2 kt. The NWS forecast for Chiniak Bay, AK issued at 2:42 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “NW wind 10 kt in the morning becoming variable less than 10 kt. Seas 1 ft building to 3 ft in the afternoon.” A Gale Warning is in effect until Wed 5:00 PM.
Source: National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 30 kt
Marine advisory
Gale Warning in effect for Chiniak Bay until Wed 5:00 PM.
Full text of this gale warning
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TODAY...NW wind 10 kt in the morning becoming variable less than 10 kt. Seas 1 ft building to 3 ft in the afternoon. .TONIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming SE 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 ft. .WED...E wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 12 ft in the afternoon. Rain. .WED NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. .THU...E wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. .FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .SAT...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 1 ft.
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | NW wind 10 kt in the morning becoming variable less than 10 kt. Seas 1 ft building to 3 ft in the afternoon. |
| Tonight | Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming SE 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 ft. |
| Wed | E wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 12 ft in the afternoon. Rain. |
| Wed Night | E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. |
| Thu | E wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. |
| Fri | N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. |
| Sat | NW wind 10 kt. Seas 1 ft. |
Issued Tue 2:42 AM by Anchorage Alaska (product CWFAER).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11:12 AM | 1 kt S | 2 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:52 AM | 3 kt SW | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:52 AM | 2 kt SSW | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:52 AM | 2 kt S | 3 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:52 AM | 1 kt S | 3 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:52 AM | 0 kt | 2 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:52 AM | 2 kt S | 3 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:52 AM | 2 kt S | 3 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:52 AM | 4 kt SW | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:52 AM | 4 kt SSW | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:52 AM | 2 kt E | 2 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:52 AM | 2 kt WSW | 4 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 11:12 AM at NDBC buoy WFXA2 (Womens Bay Fuel Pier), 2.2 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Chiniak Bay today?
Today: NW wind 10 kt in the morning becoming variable less than 10 kt. Seas 1 ft building to 3 ft in the afternoon.
Is there a small craft advisory for Chiniak Bay?
Yes — gale warning in effect until Wed 5:00 PM.
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 PKZ736, issued by Anchorage Alaska, 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 CWFAER, issued Tue 2:42 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station WFXA2, 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.