Marine forecast
Cape Shoalwater–Cape Falcon (10-60 nm), WA
- current wind
- 10 kt S
- Gusts
- 12 kt
- Seas
- 4.6 ft
- Period
- 11 sec
- Air
- 55°F
Observed Tue 12:10 PM | PZZ271
- Gusts now
- 12 kt
- Seas now
- 4.6 ft · 11 sec
- Air
- 55°F
- Water
- 57°F
- 72-hr peak
- 10 kt
In brief
At 12:10 pm PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station 46029 (COLUMBIA RIVER BAR - 20NM West of Columbia River Mouth, 11 miles away) measured wind from the S at 10 kt, gusting to 12 kt; buoy 46248 measured seas of 4.6 ft. The NWS forecast for Cape Shoalwater–Cape Falcon (10-60 nm), WA issued at 1:30 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Portland OR forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 10 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 6 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 5 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A slight chance of rain early this morning. |
| Tonight | S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 5 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Wed | S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 6 ft at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Wed Night | E wind around 5 kt, backing to NE after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Thu | NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 5 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds. |
| Thu Night | NE wind around 5 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri | W wind around 5 kt. Seas around 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri Night | SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 5 ft, building to 6 to 7 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 7 ft at 11 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain. |
| Sat | NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 8 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning. |
| Sat Night | N wind around 5 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 8 ft at 14 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. |
Issued Tue 1:30 AM by Portland OR (product CWFPQR).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 12:10 PM | 10 kt S | 12 kt | — | 57°F |
| Tue 11:50 AM | 10 kt SSE | 12 kt | 4.3 ft | 57°F |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 8 kt SSE | 10 kt | 4.6 ft | 57°F |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 8 kt S | 10 kt | 4.6 ft | 57°F |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 8 kt S | 10 kt | 4.6 ft | 57°F |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 8 kt S | 8 kt | 4.9 ft | 57°F |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 8 kt S | 8 kt | 4.3 ft | 57°F |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 6 kt S | 6 kt | 4.6 ft | 57°F |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 6 kt S | 8 kt | 4.9 ft | 56°F |
| Tue 3:50 AM | 6 kt S | 8 kt | 4.6 ft | 57°F |
| Tue 2:50 AM | 4 kt SSE | 6 kt | 4.9 ft | 57°F |
| Tue 1:50 AM | 4 kt SE | 6 kt | 4.9 ft | 56°F |
Observed Tue 12:10 PM at NDBC buoy 46029 (COLUMBIA RIVER BAR - 20NM West of Columbia River Mouth), 10.9 miles away. Seas from buoy 46248 (Astoria Canyon, OR (179)), 7.9 miles away, at Tue 11:56 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Cape Shoalwater–Cape Falcon (10-60 nm) today?
Today: S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 5 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A slight chance of rain early this morning.
Is there a small craft advisory for Cape Shoalwater–Cape Falcon (10-60 nm)?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PZZ271 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 Shoalwater–Cape Falcon (10-60 nm) right now?
Seas are running 4.6 ft at a 11-second period, measured at NDBC buoy 46029 Tue 12:10 PM, 10.9 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 6.0 ft Wed 2 PM.
What is the water temperature at Cape Shoalwater–Cape Falcon (10-60 nm)?
The nearest buoy read 57°F (14°C) at Tue 12:10 PM. 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 PZZ271, issued by Portland 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 CWFPQR, issued Tue 1:30 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station 46029, read Tue 12:10 PM. 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.