Marine forecast
Cook Inlet Kalgin Island to Point Bede, AK
- current wind
- 5 kt E
- Seas
- 1.0 ft
- Period
- 10 sec
- Air
- 35°F
- 72-hr peak
- 28 kt
Observed Tue 10:45 AM | PKZ742
- Seas now
- 1.0 ft · 10 sec
- Air
- 35°F
- 72-hr peak
- 28 kt
- Peak seas
- 6 ft
In brief
At 10:45 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station APXA2 (Anchor Point, Kachemak Bay Reserve, AK, 35 miles away) measured wind from the E at 5 kt; buoy 46108 measured seas of 1.0 ft. The NWS forecast for Cook Inlet Kalgin Island to Point Bede, AK issued at 2:42 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “SW wind 10 kt in the morning becoming variable less than 10 kt. Seas 2 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 28 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 6 ft
Marine advisory
Small Craft Advisory in effect for Cook Inlet Kalgin Island to Point Bede 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...SW wind 10 kt in the morning becoming variable less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .TONIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming NE 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 ft. .WED...NE wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 ft building to 6 ft in the afternoon. Rain. .WED NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. .THU...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. .FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | SW wind 10 kt in the morning becoming variable less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. |
| Tonight | Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming NE 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 ft. |
| Wed | NE wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 ft building to 6 ft in the afternoon. Rain. |
| Wed Night | NE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. |
| Thu | NE wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. |
| Fri | N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. |
| Sat | N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. |
Issued Tue 2:42 AM by Anchorage Alaska (product CWFAER).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 10:45 AM | 5 kt E | — | — | — |
| Tue 9:45 AM | 4 kt ESE | — | — | — |
| Tue 8:45 AM | 5 kt ESE | — | — | — |
| Tue 7:45 AM | 5 kt ESE | — | — | — |
| Tue 6:45 AM | 4 kt ESE | — | — | — |
| Tue 5:45 AM | 4 kt ESE | — | — | — |
| Tue 4:45 AM | 4 kt SE | — | — | — |
| Tue 3:45 AM | 3 kt ESE | — | — | — |
| Tue 2:45 AM | 3 kt E | — | — | — |
| Tue 1:45 AM | 5 kt NNE | — | — | — |
| Tue 12:45 AM | 9 kt N | — | — | — |
| Mon 11:45 PM | 10 kt NNW | — | — | — |
Observed Tue 10:45 AM at NDBC buoy APXA2 (Anchor Point, Kachemak Bay Reserve, AK), 34.9 miles away. Seas from buoy 46108 (Lower Cook Inlet (204)), 45.8 miles away, at Tue 11:00 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Cook Inlet Kalgin Island to Point Bede today?
Today: SW wind 10 kt in the morning becoming variable less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Is there a small craft advisory for Cook Inlet Kalgin Island to Point Bede?
Yes — small craft advisory in effect until Wed 5:00 PM.
How high are the waves at Cook Inlet Kalgin Island to Point Bede right now?
Seas are running 1.0 ft at a 10-second period, measured at NDBC buoy APXA2 Tue 10:45 AM, 34.9 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 6.0 ft Wed 7 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 PKZ742, 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 APXA2, read Tue 10:45 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.