Marine forecast
Nikolski to Seguam Pacific Side (15-75 nm), AK
- current wind
- 8 kt NNW
- Gusts
- 10 kt
- Seas
- 5.9 ft
- Air
- 42°F
- Water
- 47°F
Observed Tue 11:10 AM | PKZ778
- Gusts now
- 10 kt
- Seas now
- 5.9 ft
- Air
- 42°F
- Water
- 47°F
- 72-hr peak
- 31 kt
In brief
At 11:10 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station 46072 (CENTRAL ALEUTIANS 230 NM SW Dutch Harbor, 77 miles away) measured wind from the NNW at 8 kt, gusting to 10 kt, with seas of 5.9 ft. The NWS forecast for Nikolski to Seguam Pacific Side (15-75 nm), AK issued at 3:58 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “N wind 15 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 31 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 12 ft
Marine advisory
Small Craft Advisory in effect for Nikolski to Seguam Pacific Side (15-75 nm) until Wed 5:00 PM.
Full text of this small craft advisory
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out. 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...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .TONIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. .WED...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. .WED NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. .THU...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. .FRI THROUGH SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. |
| Tonight | NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. |
| Wed | NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. |
| Wed Night | NW wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. |
| Thu | NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. |
| Fri Through Sat | SW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. |
Issued Tue 3:58 AM by Anchorage Alaska (product CWFALU).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11:10 AM | 8 kt NNW | 10 kt | 5.9 ft | 47°F |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 8 kt NNW | 10 kt | 4.9 ft | — |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 10 kt NNW | 12 kt | 5.2 ft | 47°F |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 6 kt NNW | 8 kt | 5.6 ft | 47°F |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 4 kt NNW | 6 kt | 5.2 ft | 48°F |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 4 kt N | 6 kt | 5.6 ft | 47°F |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 4 kt N | 6 kt | 6.6 ft | — |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 4 kt NNE | 6 kt | 6.2 ft | 47°F |
| Tue 3:50 AM | 8 kt N | 10 kt | 7.2 ft | 47°F |
| Tue 2:50 AM | 4 kt NW | 6 kt | 6.9 ft | 47°F |
| Tue 1:50 AM | 6 kt WSW | 8 kt | 7.2 ft | — |
| Tue 12:50 AM | 6 kt W | 8 kt | — | 47°F |
Observed Tue 11:10 AM at NDBC buoy 46072 (CENTRAL ALEUTIANS 230 NM SW Dutch Harbor), 77.4 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Nikolski to Seguam Pacific Side (15-75 nm) today?
Today: N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Is there a small craft advisory for Nikolski to Seguam Pacific Side (15-75 nm)?
Yes — small craft advisory in effect until Wed 5:00 PM.
How high are the waves at Nikolski to Seguam Pacific Side (15-75 nm) right now?
Seas are running 5.9 ft, measured at NDBC buoy 46072 Tue 11:10 AM, 77.4 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 12.0 ft Wed 7 PM.
What is the water temperature at Nikolski to Seguam Pacific Side (15-75 nm)?
The nearest buoy read 47°F (8°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 PKZ778, 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 CWFALU, issued Tue 3:58 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station 46072, 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.