Marine forecast
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer (15-80 nm), AK
- current wind
- 3 kt S
- Gusts
- 6 kt
- Air
- 51°F
- 72-hr peak
- 28 kt
- Peak seas
- 14 ft
Observed Tue 11:32 AM | PKZ663
- Gusts now
- 6 kt
- Air
- 51°F
- 72-hr peak
- 28 kt
- Peak seas
- 14 ft
In brief
At 11:32 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station PEXA2 (Pelican MXAK, AK, 38 miles away) measured wind from the S at 3 kt, gusting to 6 kt. The NWS forecast for Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer (15-80 nm), AK issued at 7:39 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “S wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.” A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until Fri 4:00 AM.
Source: National Weather Service Juneau AK forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 28 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 14 ft
Marine advisory
Small Craft Advisory in effect for Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer (15-80 nm) until Fri 4:00 AM.
Full text of this small craft advisory
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM, Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM and Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Wednesday to 1 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Small Craft Advisory in effect for Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer (15-80 nm) until Thu 1:00 AM.
Full text of this small craft advisory
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM, Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM and Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Wednesday to 1 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Gale Warning in effect for Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer (15-80 nm) until Thu 10:00 AM.
Full text of this gale warning
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM, Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM and Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM Wednesday to 1 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | S wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft. |
| Tonight | SW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. |
| Wed | SE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. |
| Wed Night | E gale to 40 kt. Seas 17 ft. |
| Thu | SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 17 ft. |
| Fri | SW wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. |
| Sat | S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft. |
Issued Tue 7:39 AM by Juneau AK (product CWFAEG).
Synopsis
Winds along southern ocean entrances increase Tuesday as a northward moving low clips the southern panhandle. Up north, winds strengthen near Cape St. Elias to Icy Bay as a weak barrier jet forms. By early Thursday, a strong gale force low will impact the Gulf and coastal waters.
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11:32 AM | 3 kt S | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:52 AM | 2 kt S | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:52 AM | 2 kt ESE | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:52 AM | 4 kt SE | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:52 AM | 4 kt SSE | 9 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:52 AM | 4 kt SE | 9 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:52 AM | 5 kt SSE | 11 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:52 AM | 5 kt SE | 11 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:52 AM | 4 kt SSE | 9 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:52 AM | 4 kt SSE | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:52 AM | 4 kt SE | 9 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:52 AM | 4 kt SSE | 12 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 11:32 AM at NDBC buoy PEXA2 (Pelican MXAK, AK), 38.0 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer (15-80 nm) today?
Today: S wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Is there a small craft advisory for Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer (15-80 nm)?
Yes — small craft advisory, small craft advisory, gale warning in effect until Fri 4:00 AM.
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 PKZ663, issued by Juneau AK, 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 CWFAEG, issued Tue 7:39 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station PEXA2, read Tue 11:32 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.