Marine forecast
Cape Flattery To James Island, WA
- current wind
- 4 kt ESE
- Gusts
- 8 kt
- Seas
- 1.0 ft
- Period
- 12 sec
- Air
- 55°F
Observed Tue 11:36 AM | PZZ150
- Gusts now
- 8 kt
- Seas now
- 1.0 ft · 12 sec
- Air
- 55°F
- Water
- 50°F
- 72-hr peak
- 15 kt
In brief
At 11:36 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station LAPW1 (La Push, WA, 18 miles away) measured wind from the ESE at 4 kt, gusting to 8 kt; buoy 46267 measured seas of 1.0 ft. The NWS forecast for Cape Flattery To James Island, WA issued at 1:22 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “SE wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Seattle WA forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 15 kt
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | SE wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 4 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of rain. |
| Tonight | S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 4 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. |
| Wed | SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 6 ft at 13 seconds and SW 2 ft at 18 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the morning. |
| Wed Night | E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Thu | E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds. |
| Thu Night | E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 4 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri | SE wind around 5 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri Night | S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SW 7 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Rain. |
| Sat | W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning. |
| Sat Night | W wind around 5 kt, backing to S after midnight. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 8 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. |
Issued Tue 1:22 AM by Seattle WA (product CWFSEW).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11:36 AM | 4 kt ESE | 8 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 10:54 AM | 4 kt ENE | 6 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 3 kt ENE | 5 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 5 kt ENE | 8 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 5 kt NE | 8 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 4 kt ENE | 7 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 2 kt ENE | 4 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 0 kt | 0 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 3:54 AM | 3 kt E | 4 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 2:54 AM | 4 kt ENE | 5 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 1:54 AM | 5 kt ENE | 7 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 12:54 AM | 4 kt ENE | 5 kt | — | 50°F |
Observed Tue 11:36 AM at NDBC buoy LAPW1 (La Push, WA), 17.5 miles away. Seas from buoy 46267 (Angeles Point, WA (248)), 52.6 miles away, at Tue 12:00 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Cape Flattery To James Island today?
Today: SE wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 4 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of rain.
Is there a small craft advisory for Cape Flattery To James Island?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PZZ150 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
How high are the waves at Cape Flattery To James Island right now?
Seas are running 1.0 ft at a 12-second period, measured at NDBC buoy LAPW1 Tue 11:36 AM, 17.5 miles from this zone.
What is the water temperature at Cape Flattery To James Island?
The nearest buoy read 50°F (10°C) at Tue 11:36 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 PZZ150, issued by Seattle WA, 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 CWFSEW, issued Tue 1:22 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station LAPW1, read Tue 11:36 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.