Marine forecast
Cook Inlet North Kalgin Island, AK
- current wind
- 4 kt NNE
- Gusts
- 9 kt
- Seas
- 1.0 ft
- Period
- 10 sec
- Air
- 40°F
Observed Tue 11:12 AM | PKZ740
- Gusts now
- 9 kt
- Seas now
- 1.0 ft · 10 sec
- Air
- 40°F
- 72-hr peak
- 14 kt
- Peak seas
- 3 ft
In brief
At 11:12 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station APMA2 (Anchorage Port, AK, 13 miles away) measured wind from the NNE at 4 kt, gusting to 9 kt; buoy 46108 measured seas of 1.0 ft. The NWS forecast for Cook Inlet North Kalgin Island, AK issued at 2:42 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “E wind 10 kt. Seas 1 ft.” A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until Wed 5:00 PM.
Source: National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 14 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 3 ft
Marine advisory
Small Craft Advisory in effect for Cook Inlet North Kalgin Island until Wed 5:00 PM.
Full text of this small craft advisory
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...E wind 10 kt. Seas 1 ft. .TONIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .WED...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft building to 5 ft in the afternoon. .WED NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. .THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. .FRI...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .SAT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | E wind 10 kt. Seas 1 ft. |
| Tonight | N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. |
| Wed | NE wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft building to 5 ft in the afternoon. |
| Wed Night | NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. |
| Thu | NE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. |
| Fri | NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. |
| Sat | NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. |
Issued Tue 2:42 AM by Anchorage Alaska (product CWFAER).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11:12 AM | 4 kt NNE | 9 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:52 AM | 4 kt N | 9 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:52 AM | 3 kt ESE | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:52 AM | 1 kt E | 2 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:52 AM | 3 kt E | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:52 AM | 5 kt NNE | 9 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:52 AM | 5 kt NNE | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:52 AM | 3 kt NNE | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:52 AM | 1 kt E | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:52 AM | 2 kt SSE | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:52 AM | 4 kt ENE | 9 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:52 AM | 4 kt NE | 8 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 11:12 AM at NDBC buoy APMA2 (Anchorage Port, AK), 12.7 miles away. Seas from buoy 46108 (Lower Cook Inlet (204)), 118.7 miles away, at Tue 11:00 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Cook Inlet North Kalgin Island today?
Today: E wind 10 kt. Seas 1 ft.
Is there a small craft advisory for Cook Inlet North Kalgin Island?
Yes — small craft advisory in effect until Wed 5:00 PM.
How high are the waves at Cook Inlet North Kalgin Island right now?
Seas are running 1.0 ft at a 10-second period, measured at NDBC buoy APMA2 Tue 11:12 AM, 12.7 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 3.0 ft Wed 10 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 PKZ740, 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 APMA2, 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.