Marine forecast
Cape Blanco OR to Point St. George
- current wind
- 4 kt SSE
- Gusts
- 5 kt
- Seas
- 5.6 ft
- Period
- 15 sec
- Air
- 57°F
Observed Tue 11:54 AM | PZZ356
- Gusts now
- 5 kt
- Seas now
- 5.6 ft · 15 sec
- Air
- 57°F
- Water
- 50°F
- 72-hr peak
- 20 kt
In brief
At 11:54 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station PORO3 (Port Orford, OR, 30 miles away) measured wind from the SSE at 4 kt, gusting to 5 kt; buoy 46244 measured seas of 5.6 ft. The NWS forecast for Cape Blanco OR to Point St. George issued at 12:26 pm PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for this afternoon: “NW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt late. Seas around 5 ft.” A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until Wed 11:00 PM.
Source: National Weather Service Medford, OR forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 20 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 7 ft
Marine advisory
Small Craft Advisory in effect for Cape Blanco OR to Point St. George until Wed 11:00 PM.
Full text of this small craft advisory
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and steep wind-driven seas 6 to 8 ft. * WHERE...The waters south of Cape Blanco. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| This Afternoon | NW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt late. Seas around 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 4 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Tonight | N wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 5 seconds, NW 4 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Wed | N wind 15 to 20 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 6 seconds, W 4 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds. Patchy dense fog in the morning. |
| Wed Night | N wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds, NW 6 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds. Patchy fog after midnight. |
| Thu | NE wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 5 seconds, NW 6 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog. |
| Thu Night | N wind around 5 kt. Seas around 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog. |
| Fri | N wind around 5 kt, backing to NW in the afternoon. Seas around 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning. |
| Fri Night | N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Sat | N wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds, W 6 ft at 13 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. |
| Sat Night | N wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 7 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. |
Issued Tue 12:26 PM by Medford, OR (product CWFMFR).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11:54 AM | 4 kt SSE | 5 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 10:54 AM | 1 kt SE | 3 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 3 kt NNE | 5 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 6 kt N | 9 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 7 kt N | 9 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 2 kt NNW | 3 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 9 kt NNW | 12 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 9 kt N | 14 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 3:54 AM | 9 kt NNW | 13 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 2:54 AM | 8 kt NNW | 11 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 1:54 AM | 6 kt N | 8 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 12:54 AM | 8 kt NNW | 10 kt | — | 50°F |
Observed Tue 11:54 AM at NDBC buoy PORO3 (Port Orford, OR), 29.6 miles away. Seas from buoy 46244 (Humboldt Bay, North Spit, CA (168)), 97.9 miles away, at Tue 11:56 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Cape Blanco OR to Point St. George today?
This Afternoon: NW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt late. Seas around 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 4 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Is there a small craft advisory for Cape Blanco OR to Point St. George?
Yes — small craft advisory in effect until Wed 11:00 PM.
How high are the waves at Cape Blanco OR to Point St. George right now?
Seas are running 5.6 ft at a 15-second period, measured at NDBC buoy PORO3 Tue 11:54 AM, 29.6 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 7.0 ft Tue 8 PM.
What is the water temperature at Cape Blanco OR to Point St. George?
The nearest buoy read 50°F (10°C) at Tue 11:54 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 PZZ356, issued by Medford, OR, 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 CWFMFR, issued Tue 12:26 PM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station PORO3, read Tue 11:54 AM. Retrieved Oct 13, 12:42 PM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.