Marine forecast
Gravel Point to Cape Cleare, AK
- current wind
- 16 kt E
- Gusts
- 18 kt
- Air
- 44°F
- Water
- 50°F
- 72-hr peak
- 29 kt
Observed Tue 11:10 AM | PKZ711
- Gusts now
- 18 kt
- Air
- 44°F
- Water
- 50°F
- 72-hr peak
- 29 kt
- Peak seas
- 11 ft
In brief
At 11:10 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station 46061 (Seal Rocks - Between Montague and Hinchinbrook Islands, AK, 11 miles away) measured wind from the E at 16 kt, gusting to 18 kt. The NWS forecast for Gravel Point to Cape Cleare, AK issued at 2:42 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “SE wind 20 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 29 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 11 ft
Marine advisory
Small Craft Advisory in effect for Gravel Point to Cape Cleare 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...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. .TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt becoming SW 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms in the evening. .WED...Variable wind 10 kt becoming E 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 ft. .WED NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. .THU...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft. .FRI THROUGH SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. |
| Tonight | SE wind 25 kt becoming SW 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms in the evening. |
| Wed | Variable wind 10 kt becoming E 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 ft. |
| Wed Night | E wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. |
| Thu | SE wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft. |
| Fri Through Sat | E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. |
Issued Tue 2:42 AM by Anchorage Alaska (product CWFAER).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11:10 AM | 16 kt E | 18 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 19 kt E | 23 kt | 3.9 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 23 kt E | 27 kt | 4.3 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 21 kt E | 25 kt | 4.3 ft | 51°F |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 23 kt E | 29 kt | 3.9 ft | 51°F |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 21 kt E | 25 kt | 3.9 ft | 51°F |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 18 kt E | 23 kt | 3.3 ft | — |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 19 kt E | 23 kt | 3.0 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 3:50 AM | 18 kt ESE | 21 kt | 3.0 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 2:50 AM | 16 kt ESE | 19 kt | 3.3 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 1:50 AM | 16 kt SE | 18 kt | 3.6 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 12:50 AM | 16 kt ENE | 21 kt | 3.9 ft | 51°F |
Observed Tue 11:10 AM at NDBC buoy 46061 (Seal Rocks - Between Montague and Hinchinbrook Islands, AK), 11.2 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Gravel Point to Cape Cleare today?
Today: SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Is there a small craft advisory for Gravel Point to Cape Cleare?
Yes — small craft advisory in effect until Wed 5:00 PM.
What is the water temperature at Gravel Point to Cape Cleare?
The nearest buoy read 50°F (10°C) at Tue 11:10 AM. Sea surface temperature at a single buoy can differ by several degrees from the water at a beach or in a shallow bay nearby.
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 PKZ711, 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 46061, read Tue 11:10 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.