Marine forecast
Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater, WA
- current wind
- 3 kt SSW
- Gusts
- 8 kt
- Seas
- 3.6 ft
- Period
- 12 sec
- Air
- 57°F
Observed Tue 11:36 AM | PZZ156
- Gusts now
- 8 kt
- Seas now
- 3.6 ft · 12 sec
- Air
- 57°F
- Water
- 53°F
- 72-hr peak
- 12 kt
In brief
At 11:36 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station WPTW1 (Westport, WA, 14 miles away) measured wind from the SSW at 3 kt, gusting to 8 kt; buoy 46211 measured seas of 3.6 ft. The NWS forecast for Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater, WA issued at 1:22 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Seattle WA forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 12 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 5 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 6 seconds, W 4 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A slight chance of rain late this morning and afternoon. |
| Tonight | S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds, W 4 ft at 13 seconds and SW 2 ft at 19 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight. |
| Wed | S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds, W 5 ft at 13 seconds and SW 2 ft at 18 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning. |
| Wed Night | SE wind around 5 kt, backing to E after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Thu | E wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 3 seconds, 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 3 seconds, W 4 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri | SE wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to S in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 3 seconds, W 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri Night | SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. |
| Sat | W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning. |
| Sat Night | NW wind around 5 kt, veering to N around 5 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 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 | 3 kt SSW | 8 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 10:54 AM | 5 kt SSW | 6 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 4 kt SE | 5 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 5 kt S | 7 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 6 kt S | 9 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 4 kt S | 4 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 4 kt SSE | 5 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 3 kt S | 3 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 3:54 AM | 5 kt SSE | 5 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 2:54 AM | 3 kt SSE | 3 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 1:54 AM | 4 kt SSW | 4 kt | — | 54°F |
| Tue 12:54 AM | 2 kt SSE | 3 kt | — | 54°F |
Observed Tue 11:36 AM at NDBC buoy WPTW1 (Westport, WA), 14.4 miles away. Seas from buoy 46211 (Grays Harbor, WA (036)), 16.1 miles away, at Tue 11:56 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater today?
Today: S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 6 seconds, W 4 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A slight chance of rain late this morning and afternoon.
Is there a small craft advisory for Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PZZ156 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 Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater right now?
Seas are running 3.6 ft at a 12-second period, measured at NDBC buoy WPTW1 Tue 11:36 AM, 14.4 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 5.0 ft Wed 11 AM.
What is the water temperature at Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater?
The nearest buoy read 53°F (12°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 PZZ156, 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 WPTW1, 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.