Marine forecast
Kwikpak Pass to Cape Stephens, AK
- current wind
- 11 kt NE
- Gusts
- 16 kt
- Air
- 38°F
- 72-hr peak
- 28 kt
- Peak seas
- 6 ft
Observed Tue 11:12 AM | PKZ803
- Gusts now
- 16 kt
- Air
- 38°F
- 72-hr peak
- 28 kt
- Peak seas
- 6 ft
In brief
At 11:12 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station NMXA2 (Nome, AK, 103 miles away) measured wind from the NE at 11 kt, gusting to 16 kt. The NWS forecast for Kwikpak Pass to Cape Stephens, AK issued at 3:46 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “SE winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Fairbanks AK forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 28 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 6 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | SE winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. |
| Tonight | SE winds 5 kt. Seas 1 foot. |
| Wed | SE winds 5 kt. Seas 1 foot. |
| Wed Night | NE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. |
| Thu | NE winds 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. |
| Thu Night | N winds 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. |
| Fri | N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. |
| Sat | NW winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. |
Issued Tue 3:46 AM by Fairbanks AK (product CWFWCZ).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11:12 AM | 11 kt NE | 16 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:52 AM | 11 kt NE | 16 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:52 AM | 12 kt NE | 17 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:52 AM | 11 kt NE | 15 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:52 AM | 9 kt NE | 13 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:52 AM | 4 kt N | 7 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:52 AM | 6 kt NNE | 9 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:52 AM | 8 kt NE | 11 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:52 AM | 7 kt NE | 11 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:52 AM | 7 kt NE | 10 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:52 AM | 8 kt NE | 13 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:52 AM | 7 kt NE | 10 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 11:12 AM at NDBC buoy NMXA2 (Nome, AK), 103.2 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Kwikpak Pass to Cape Stephens today?
Today: SE winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Is there a small craft advisory for Kwikpak Pass to Cape Stephens?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PKZ803 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 PKZ803, 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 CWFWCZ, issued Tue 3:46 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station NMXA2, 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.