Marine forecast
Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare (15-75 nm), AK
- current wind
- 13 kt ESE
- Gusts
- 19 kt
- Air
- 46°F
- 72-hr peak
- 35 kt
- Peak seas
- 14 ft
Observed Tue 11:12 AM | PKZ712
- Gusts now
- 19 kt
- Air
- 46°F
- 72-hr peak
- 35 kt
- Peak seas
- 14 ft
In brief
At 11:12 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station MDXA2 (Middleton Island, AK, 12 miles away) measured wind from the ESE at 13 kt, gusting to 19 kt. The NWS forecast for Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare (15-75 nm), AK issued at 2:42 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.” A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until Wed 5:00 PM.
Source: National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 35 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 14 ft
Marine advisory
Small Craft Advisory in effect for Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare (15-75 nm) until Wed 5:00 PM.
Full text of this small craft advisory
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TODAY...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. .TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. .WED...SE wind 15 kt increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft. .WED NIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. .THU...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft. .FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. .SAT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. |
| Tonight | S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. |
| Wed | SE wind 15 kt increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft. |
| Wed Night | E wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. |
| Thu | SE wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft. |
| Fri | SE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. |
| Sat | Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft. |
Issued Tue 2:42 AM by Anchorage Alaska (product CWFAER).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11:12 AM | 13 kt ESE | 19 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:52 AM | 17 kt SE | 23 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:52 AM | 11 kt ESE | 15 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:52 AM | 13 kt ESE | 14 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:52 AM | 10 kt SE | 11 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:52 AM | 8 kt SE | 9 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:52 AM | 8 kt SSE | 10 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:52 AM | 6 kt E | 7 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:52 AM | 4 kt ESE | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:52 AM | 3 kt E | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:52 AM | 9 kt ESE | 11 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:52 AM | 7 kt SE | 9 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 11:12 AM at NDBC buoy MDXA2 (Middleton Island, AK), 12.5 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare (15-75 nm) today?
Today: S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Is there a small craft advisory for Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare (15-75 nm)?
Yes — small craft advisory in effect until Wed 5:00 PM.
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 PKZ712, issued by Anchorage Alaska, 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 CWFAER, issued Tue 2:42 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station MDXA2, 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.