Marine forecast
Chiniak Bay, AK
- current wind
- 15 kt NE
- Gusts
- 28 kt
- Air
- 45°F
- 72-hr peak
- 35 kt
Observed Wed 8:52 AM | PKZ736
- Gusts now
- 28 kt
- Air
- 45°F
- 72-hr peak
- 35 kt
In brief
At 8:52 am AKDT on Oct 14, 2026, NDBC station WFXA2 (Womens Bay Fuel Pier, 2 miles away) measured wind from the NE at 15 kt, gusting to 28 kt. The NWS forecast for Chiniak Bay, AK issued at 3:51 am AKDT on Oct 14, 2026 reads, for today: “E wind 40 kt. Seas 13 ft.” A Gale Warning is in effect until Wed 5:00 PM.
Source: National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 35 kt
Marine advisory
Gale Warning in effect for Chiniak Bay until Wed 5:00 PM.
Full text of this gale warning
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...E wind 40 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain showers. .TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain showers. .THU...NE wind 25 kt becoming N 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 10 ft subsiding to 4 ft in the afternoon. Rain. .THU NIGHT...S wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. .FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .SAT...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 1 ft. .SUN...S wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Gale Warning in effect for Chiniak Bay until Thu 5:00 AM.
Full text of this gale warning
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. .TONIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming SE 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 ft. .WED...E wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 12 ft in the afternoon. Rain showers. .WED NIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft building to 15 ft after midnight. Rain showers. .THU...E wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. .THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. .FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. .SAT THROUGH SUN...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 1 ft.
Gale Warning in effect for Chiniak Bay until Wed 5:00 PM.
Full text of this gale warning
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...NW wind 10 kt in the morning becoming variable less than 10 kt. Seas 1 ft building to 3 ft in the afternoon. .TONIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming SE 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 ft. .WED...E wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 12 ft in the afternoon. Rain. .WED NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. .THU...E wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. .FRI...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .SAT...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 1 ft.
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | E wind 40 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain showers. |
| Tonight | E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain showers. |
| Thu | NE wind 25 kt becoming N 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 10 ft subsiding to 4 ft in the afternoon. Rain. |
| Thu Night | S wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. |
| Fri | N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. |
| Sat | NW wind 10 kt. Seas 1 ft. |
| Sun | S wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. |
Issued Wed 3:51 AM by Anchorage Alaska (product CWFAER).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 8:52 AM | 15 kt NE | 28 kt | — | — |
| Wed 7:52 AM | 14 kt NE | 27 kt | — | — |
| Wed 6:52 AM | 12 kt NE | 21 kt | — | — |
| Wed 5:52 AM | 11 kt NE | 20 kt | — | — |
| Wed 4:52 AM | 12 kt NE | 20 kt | — | — |
| Wed 3:52 AM | 8 kt NE | 14 kt | — | — |
| Wed 2:52 AM | 1 kt ESE | 3 kt | — | — |
| Wed 1:52 AM | 0 kt | 2 kt | — | — |
| Wed 12:52 AM | 3 kt SW | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 11:52 PM | 2 kt WSW | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:52 PM | 3 kt SW | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:52 PM | 3 kt SSW | 5 kt | — | — |
Observed Wed 8:52 AM at NDBC buoy WFXA2 (Womens Bay Fuel Pier), 2.2 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Chiniak Bay today?
Today: E wind 40 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain showers.
Is there a small craft advisory for Chiniak Bay?
Yes — gale warning, gale warning, gale warning 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 PKZ736, 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 Wed 3:51 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station WFXA2, read Wed 8:52 AM. Retrieved Oct 14, 9:09 AM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.