Marine forecast
Valdez Narrows, AK
- current wind
- 7 kt NE
- Gusts
- 7 kt
- Air
- 40°F
- 72-hr peak
- 19 kt
Observed Tue 11:00 AM | PKZ721
- Gusts now
- 7 kt
- Air
- 40°F
- 72-hr peak
- 19 kt
In brief
At 11:00 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station MRKA2 (Middle Rock Light, AK, 4 miles away) measured wind from the NE at 7 kt. The NWS forecast for Valdez Narrows, AK issued at 2:42 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 19 kt
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers. |
| Tonight | N wind 10 kt increasing to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 3 ft. Rain. |
| Wed | N wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain. |
| Wed Night | NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. |
| Thu | NE wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. |
| Fri Through Sat | NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. |
Issued Tue 2:42 AM by Anchorage Alaska (product CWFAER).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11:00 AM | 7 kt NE | 7 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:30 AM | 6 kt NNE | 7 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:30 AM | 8 kt E | 9 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:30 AM | 7 kt NE | 7 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:30 AM | 8 kt NE | 9 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:30 AM | 7 kt NE | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:30 AM | 6 kt NE | 7 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:30 AM | 4 kt ENE | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:30 AM | 6 kt ENE | 7 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:30 AM | 4 kt NE | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:30 AM | 6 kt NNE | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:30 AM | 4 kt NE | 4 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 11:00 AM at NDBC buoy MRKA2 (Middle Rock Light, AK), 3.5 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Valdez Narrows today?
Today: N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers.
Is there a small craft advisory for Valdez Narrows?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PKZ721 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 PKZ721, 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 MRKA2, read Tue 11:00 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.