Marine forecast
Flaxman I.–Demarcation Pt. (15-75 nm), AK
- marine forecast
- 72-hour
- 72-hr peak
- 22 kt
- Peak seas
- 4 ft
Forecast issued Tue 3:45 AM | PKZ861
- 72-hr peak
- 22 kt
- Peak seas
- 4 ft
In brief
The NWS forecast for Flaxman I.–Demarcation Pt. (15-75 nm), AK issued at 3:45 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Fairbanks AK forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 22 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 4 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Moderate freezing spray. |
| Tonight | N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Moderate freezing spray. |
| Wed | E winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Moderate freezing spray. |
| Wed Night | E winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Moderate freezing spray. |
| Thu | E winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. Light freezing spray. |
| Thu Night | E winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Moderate freezing spray. |
| Fri | E winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. |
| Sat | NW winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. |
Issued Tue 3:45 AM by Fairbanks AK (product CWFNSB).
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Flaxman I.–Demarcation Pt. (15-75 nm) today?
Today: N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Moderate freezing spray.
Is there a small craft advisory for Flaxman I.–Demarcation Pt. (15-75 nm)?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PKZ861 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 PKZ861, 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. 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.