Marine forecast
Valdez Arm, AK
- current wind
- 13 kt NNE
- Gusts
- 15 kt
- Air
- 43°F
- 72-hr peak
- 15 kt
- Peak seas
- 2 ft
Observed Tue 11:10 AM | PKZ722
- Gusts now
- 15 kt
- Air
- 43°F
- 72-hr peak
- 15 kt
- Peak seas
- 2 ft
In brief
At 11:10 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station BLIA2 (Bligh Reef Light, AK, 8 miles away) measured wind from the NNE at 13 kt, gusting to 15 kt. The NWS forecast for Valdez Arm, AK issued at 2:42 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 15 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 2 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Rain showers. |
| Tonight | NE wind 10 kt increasing to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 ft. Rain. |
| Wed | NE wind 10 kt increasing to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 ft. |
| Wed Night | NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. |
| Thu | NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. |
| Fri | NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. |
| Sat | NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. |
Issued Tue 2:42 AM by Anchorage Alaska (product CWFAER).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11:10 AM | 13 kt NNE | 15 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 13 kt NNE | 15 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 16 kt NNE | 21 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 8 kt N | 12 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 6 kt NE | 10 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 10 kt NNE | 12 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 8 kt NE | 12 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 8 kt E | 12 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:50 AM | 9 kt ESE | 12 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:50 AM | 4 kt ENE | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:50 AM | 9 kt NE | 12 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:50 AM | 6 kt ENE | 8 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 11:10 AM at NDBC buoy BLIA2 (Bligh Reef Light, AK), 8.0 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Valdez Arm today?
Today: NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Rain showers.
Is there a small craft advisory for Valdez Arm?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PKZ722 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 PKZ722, 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 CWFAER, issued Tue 2:42 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station BLIA2, 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.