Marine forecast
Stephens Passage, AK
- current wind
- 2 kt SSE
- Gusts
- 5 kt
- Air
- 44°F
- 72-hr peak
- 17 kt
- Peak seas
- 4 ft
Observed Tue 11:12 AM | PKZ031
- Gusts now
- 5 kt
- Air
- 44°F
- 72-hr peak
- 17 kt
- Peak seas
- 4 ft
In brief
At 11:12 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station MIXA2 (Midway Island, AK, 2 miles away) measured wind from the SSE at 2 kt, gusting to 5 kt. The NWS forecast for Stephens Passage, AK issued at 3:42 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “E wind 10 kt becoming N in the morning, then becoming light in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft or less.”
Source: National Weather Service Juneau AK forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 17 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 4 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | E wind 10 kt becoming N in the morning, then becoming light in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft or less. Patchy fog early in the morning. |
| Tonight | NW wind 10 kt becoming SE late. Seas 2 ft or less. |
| Wed | SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. |
| Wed Night | NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain. |
| Thu | SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. |
| Fri | SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. |
| Sat | SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. |
Issued Tue 3:42 AM by Juneau AK (product CWFAJK).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11:12 AM | 2 kt SSE | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:52 AM | 4 kt NW | 9 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:52 AM | 2 kt NE | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:52 AM | 5 kt WSW | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:52 AM | 2 kt NNE | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:52 AM | 2 kt N | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:52 AM | 5 kt S | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:52 AM | 8 kt S | 13 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:52 AM | 9 kt SSE | 10 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:52 AM | 9 kt SSE | 10 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:52 AM | 12 kt SSE | 14 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:52 AM | 11 kt SE | 13 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 11:12 AM at NDBC buoy MIXA2 (Midway Island, AK), 2.2 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Stephens Passage today?
Today: E wind 10 kt becoming N in the morning, then becoming light in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft or less. Patchy fog early in the morning.
Is there a small craft advisory for Stephens Passage?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PKZ031 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 PKZ031, 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 CWFAJK, issued Tue 3:42 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station MIXA2, 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.