Marine forecast
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling (15-80 nm), AK
- current wind
- 23 kt E
- Gusts
- 27 kt
- Air
- 48°F
- Water
- 51°F
- 72-hr peak
- 34 kt
Observed Tue 11:10 AM | PKZ672
- Gusts now
- 27 kt
- Air
- 48°F
- Water
- 51°F
- 72-hr peak
- 34 kt
- Peak seas
- 19 ft
In brief
At 11:10 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station 46082 (Cape Suckling - 35 NM SE of Kayak Is, AK, 19 miles away) measured wind from the E at 23 kt, gusting to 27 kt. The NWS forecast for Icy Cape to Cape Suckling (15-80 nm), AK issued at 7:39 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “SE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.” A Gale Warning is in effect until Thu 4:00 PM.
Source: National Weather Service Juneau AK forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 34 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 19 ft
Marine advisory
Gale Warning in effect for Icy Cape to Cape Suckling (15-80 nm) until Thu 4:00 PM.
Full text of this gale warning
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM to 10 PM AKDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Wednesday to 4 PM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM 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 Icy Cape to Cape Suckling (15-80 nm) until Wed 10:00 PM.
Full text of this small craft advisory
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM to 10 PM AKDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Wednesday to 4 PM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM 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 Icy Cape to Cape Suckling (15-80 nm) until Fri 4:00 AM.
Full text of this small craft advisory
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM to 10 PM AKDT Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM Wednesday to 4 PM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM 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 | SE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Slight chance of thunderstorms. |
| Tonight | S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Showers in the evening. Slight chance of thunderstorms. |
| Wed | SW wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft. |
| Wed Night | E gale to 40 kt. Seas 20 ft. |
| Thu | SE gale to 40 kt. Seas 23 ft. |
| Fri | SE wind 15 kt. Seas 13 ft. |
| Sat | SE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 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 11:10 AM | 23 kt E | 27 kt | — | 51°F |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 23 kt E | 27 kt | 7.5 ft | 51°F |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 21 kt E | 25 kt | 7.2 ft | 51°F |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 21 kt E | 29 kt | 6.9 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 21 kt E | 25 kt | 5.9 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 19 kt E | 23 kt | 4.9 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 16 kt E | 18 kt | 5.2 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 12 kt ESE | 14 kt | 5.6 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 3:50 AM | 12 kt ESE | 16 kt | 5.6 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 2:50 AM | 12 kt SE | 16 kt | 5.6 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 1:50 AM | 12 kt SE | 16 kt | 6.2 ft | 50°F |
| Tue 12:50 AM | 8 kt SE | 12 kt | 6.2 ft | 50°F |
Observed Tue 11:10 AM at NDBC buoy 46082 (Cape Suckling - 35 NM SE of Kayak Is, AK), 19.3 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Icy Cape to Cape Suckling (15-80 nm) today?
Today: SE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Slight chance of thunderstorms.
Is there a small craft advisory for Icy Cape to Cape Suckling (15-80 nm)?
Yes — gale warning, small craft advisory, small craft advisory in effect until Thu 4:00 PM.
What is the water temperature at Icy Cape to Cape Suckling (15-80 nm)?
The nearest buoy read 51°F (11°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 PKZ672, 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 46082, 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.