Marine forecast
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision (15-90 nm), AK
- current wind
- 5 kt S
- Gusts
- 16 kt
- Seas
- 4.6 ft
- Period
- 9 sec
- Air
- 52°F
Observed Tue 10:24 AM | PKZ661
- Gusts now
- 16 kt
- Seas now
- 4.6 ft · 9 sec
- Air
- 52°F
- 72-hr peak
- 34 kt
- Peak seas
- 16 ft
In brief
At 10:24 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station CRGA2 (Craig, AK, 45 miles away) measured wind from the S at 5 kt, gusting to 16 kt; buoy 46205 measured seas of 4.6 ft. The NWS forecast for Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision (15-90 nm), AK issued at 7:39 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “E wind 15 kt becoming N in the afternoon. 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 34 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 16 ft
Marine advisory
Small Craft Advisory in effect for Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision (15-90 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 Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision (15-90 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 Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision (15-90 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 | E wind 15 kt becoming N in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft. |
| Tonight | W wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. |
| Wed | SW wind 10 kt becoming SE 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 ft. |
| Wed Night | SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain. |
| Thu | S gale to 35 kt. Seas 17 ft. |
| Fri | SW wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft. |
| Sat | SW wind 20 kt. Seas 15 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 10:24 AM | 5 kt S | 16 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:24 AM | 4 kt NE | 11 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:24 AM | 3 kt ESE | 16 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:24 AM | 8 kt SSE | 19 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:24 AM | 4 kt W | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:24 AM | 5 kt NW | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:24 AM | 2 kt N | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:24 AM | 2 kt NNE | 3 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:24 AM | 0 kt | 3 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:24 AM | 2 kt NNW | 3 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:24 AM | 0 kt | 3 kt | — | — |
| Mon 11:24 PM | 2 kt N | 4 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 10:24 AM at NDBC buoy CRGA2 (Craig, AK), 45.0 miles away. Seas from buoy 46205 (West Dixon Entrance), 57.3 miles away, at Tue 11:00 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision (15-90 nm) today?
Today: E wind 15 kt becoming N in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft.
Is there a small craft advisory for Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision (15-90 nm)?
Yes — small craft advisory, small craft advisory, gale warning in effect until Fri 4:00 AM.
How high are the waves at Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision (15-90 nm) right now?
Seas are running 4.6 ft at a 9-second period, measured at NDBC buoy CRGA2 Tue 10:24 AM, 45.0 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 16.0 ft Thu 10 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 PKZ661, 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 CRGA2, read Tue 10:24 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.