Marine forecast
Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM, AK
- current wind
- 27 kt N
- Gusts
- 43 kt
- Air
- 36°F
- 72-hr peak
- 25 kt
- Peak seas
- 10 ft
Observed Tue 11:12 AM | PKZ854
- Gusts now
- 43 kt
- Air
- 36°F
- 72-hr peak
- 25 kt
- Peak seas
- 10 ft
In brief
At 11:12 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station SVXA2 (Savoonga, AK, 49 miles away) measured wind from the N at 27 kt, gusting to 43 kt. The NWS forecast for Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM, AK issued at 3:46 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “N winds 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.” A Gale Warning is in effect until Tue 5:00 PM.
Source: National Weather Service Fairbanks AK forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 25 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 10 ft
Marine advisory
Gale Warning in effect for Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM until Tue 5:00 PM.
Full text of this gale warning
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one- third of the combined wind-wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...NE winds 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain. .TUE...N winds 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain and snow. .TUE NIGHT...N winds 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. .WED...N winds 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. .WED NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. .THU...N winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .THU NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .FRI...N winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .SAT...NW winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | N winds 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain and snow. |
| Tonight | N winds 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. |
| Wed | N winds 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. |
| Wed Night | N winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. |
| Thu | N winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. |
| Thu Night | N winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. |
| Fri | N winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. |
| Sat | W winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. |
Issued Tue 3:46 AM by Fairbanks AK (product CWFWCZ).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11:12 AM | 27 kt N | 43 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:52 AM | 27 kt N | 45 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:52 AM | 29 kt N | 45 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:52 AM | 31 kt N | 43 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:52 AM | 29 kt N | 45 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:52 AM | 28 kt N | 42 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:52 AM | 26 kt N | 40 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:52 AM | 25 kt N | 37 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:52 AM | 27 kt N | 38 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:52 AM | 26 kt N | 38 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:52 AM | 25 kt N | 37 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:52 AM | 20 kt N | 29 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 11:12 AM at NDBC buoy SVXA2 (Savoonga, AK), 49.1 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM today?
Today: N winds 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain and snow.
Is there a small craft advisory for Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM?
Yes — gale warning in effect until Tue 5:00 PM.
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 PKZ854, issued by Fairbanks 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 CWFWCZ, issued Tue 3:46 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station SVXA2, read Tue 11:12 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.