Marine forecast
North and West of Nunivak Island, AK
- marine forecast
- 72-hour
- 72-hr peak
- 28 kt
- Peak seas
- 5 ft
Forecast issued Tue 3:58 AM | PKZ765
- 72-hr peak
- 28 kt
- Peak seas
- 5 ft
In brief
The NWS forecast for North and West of Nunivak Island, AK issued at 3:58 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 28 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 5 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. |
| Tonight | Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. |
| Wed | Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. |
| Wed Night | N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. |
| Thu | N wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. |
| Fri | NW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. |
| Sat | NW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. |
Issued Tue 3:58 AM by Anchorage Alaska (product CWFALU).
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for North and West of Nunivak Island today?
Today: Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Is there a small craft advisory for North and West of Nunivak Island?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PKZ765 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
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 PKZ765, 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. 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.