Marine forecast
Cape Espenberg to Motherwood Point, AK
- current wind
- 2 kt E
- Gusts
- 4 kt
- Air
- 34°F
- 72-hr peak
- 15 kt
- Peak seas
- 3 ft
Observed Tue 11:12 AM | PKZ808
- Gusts now
- 4 kt
- Air
- 34°F
- 72-hr peak
- 15 kt
- Peak seas
- 3 ft
In brief
At 11:12 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station KOZA2 (KOTZEBUE MXAK, AK, 55 miles away) measured wind from the E at 2 kt, gusting to 4 kt. The NWS forecast for Cape Espenberg to Motherwood Point, AK issued at 3:46 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “E winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Fairbanks AK forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 15 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 3 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | E winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. |
| Tonight | E winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. |
| Wed | NE winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. |
| Wed Night | NE winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. |
| Thu | NE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. |
| Thu Night | N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. |
| Fri | NW winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. |
| Sat | NW winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. |
Issued Tue 3:46 AM by Fairbanks AK (product CWFWCZ).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11:12 AM | 2 kt E | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:52 AM | 4 kt E | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:52 AM | 4 kt E | 7 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:52 AM | 4 kt ESE | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:52 AM | 9 kt E | 14 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:52 AM | 4 kt E | 7 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:52 AM | 6 kt ESE | 10 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:52 AM | 5 kt ESE | 9 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:52 AM | 5 kt E | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:52 AM | 4 kt E | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:52 AM | 4 kt E | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:52 AM | 7 kt E | 10 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 11:12 AM at NDBC buoy KOZA2 (KOTZEBUE MXAK, AK), 55.0 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Cape Espenberg to Motherwood Point today?
Today: E winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Is there a small craft advisory for Cape Espenberg to Motherwood Point?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PKZ808 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
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 PKZ808, issued by Fairbanks 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 CWFWCZ, issued Tue 3:46 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station KOZA2, read Tue 11:12 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.