Marine forecast
Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef, AK
- current wind
- 5 kt NNE
- Gusts
- 6 kt
- Air
- 41°F
- Water
- 48°F
- 72-hr peak
- 37 kt
Observed Tue 10:54 AM | PKZ758
- Gusts now
- 6 kt
- Air
- 41°F
- Water
- 48°F
- 72-hr peak
- 37 kt
- Peak seas
- 12 ft
In brief
At 10:54 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station KGCA2 (King Cove, AK, 39 miles away) measured wind from the NNE at 5 kt, gusting to 6 kt. The NWS forecast for Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef, AK issued at 3:58 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “SW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 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 37 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 12 ft
Marine advisory
Small Craft Advisory in effect for Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef until Wed 5:00 PM.
Full text of this small craft advisory
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out. 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...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. .TONIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt becoming N 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 ft. .WED...N wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. .WED NIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. .THU...N wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. .FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. .SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | SW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. |
| Tonight | Variable wind 10 kt becoming N 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 ft. |
| Wed | N wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. |
| Wed Night | N wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. |
| Thu | N wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. |
| Fri | NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. |
| Sat | NW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. |
Issued Tue 3:58 AM by Anchorage Alaska (product CWFALU).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 10:54 AM | 5 kt NNE | 6 kt | — | 48°F |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 4 kt N | 5 kt | — | 48°F |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 3 kt N | 5 kt | — | 48°F |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 3 kt N | 4 kt | — | 48°F |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 3 kt N | 4 kt | — | 48°F |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 3 kt NE | 3 kt | — | 48°F |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 3 kt N | 4 kt | — | 48°F |
| Tue 3:54 AM | 3 kt N | 5 kt | — | 48°F |
| Tue 2:54 AM | 0 kt | 1 kt | — | 48°F |
| Tue 1:54 AM | 2 kt N | 3 kt | — | 48°F |
| Tue 12:54 AM | 0 kt | 0 kt | — | 48°F |
| Mon 11:54 PM | 2 kt W | 3 kt | — | 48°F |
Observed Tue 10:54 AM at NDBC buoy KGCA2 (King Cove, AK), 39.2 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef today?
Today: SW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Is there a small craft advisory for Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef?
Yes — small craft advisory in effect until Wed 5:00 PM.
What is the water temperature at Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef?
The nearest buoy read 48°F (9°C) at Tue 10:54 AM. Sea surface temperature at a single buoy can differ by several degrees from the water at a beach or in a shallow bay nearby.
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 PKZ758, 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 CWFALU, issued Tue 3:58 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station KGCA2, read Tue 10:54 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.