Marine forecast
Port of Valdez, AK
- current wind
- 1 kt WSW
- Gusts
- 4 kt
- Air
- 40°F
- Water
- 50°F
- 72-hr peak
- 9 kt
Observed Tue 10:54 AM | PKZ720
- Gusts now
- 4 kt
- Air
- 40°F
- Water
- 50°F
- 72-hr peak
- 9 kt
In brief
At 10:54 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station VDZA2 (Valdez, AK, 1 miles away) measured wind from the WSW at 1 kt, gusting to 4 kt. The NWS forecast for Port of Valdez, AK issued at 2:42 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 9 kt
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Rain showers. |
| Tonight | Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Rain. |
| Wed | Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming NE 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft. Rain. |
| Wed Night | NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. |
| Thu | NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. |
| Fri Through Sat | Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. |
Issued Tue 2:42 AM by Anchorage Alaska (product CWFAER).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 10:54 AM | 1 kt WSW | 4 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 4 kt W | 6 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 4 kt ENE | 6 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 1 kt NNE | 2 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 1 kt N | 3 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 3 kt NNW | 4 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 3 kt NNW | 3 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 3:54 AM | 0 kt | 1 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 2:54 AM | 0 kt | 1 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 1:54 AM | 0 kt | 0 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 12:54 AM | 0 kt | 2 kt | — | 50°F |
| Mon 11:54 PM | 3 kt NNW | 4 kt | — | 50°F |
Observed Tue 10:54 AM at NDBC buoy VDZA2 (Valdez, AK), 1.2 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Port of Valdez today?
Today: Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Rain showers.
Is there a small craft advisory for Port of Valdez?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PKZ720 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
What is the water temperature at Port of Valdez?
The nearest buoy read 50°F (10°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 PKZ720, 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 VDZA2, 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.