Marine forecast
Yakutat Bay, AK
- current wind
- 16 kt E
- Gusts
- 18 kt
- Air
- 49°F
- Water
- 52°F
- 72-hr peak
- 15 kt
Observed Tue 11:10 AM | PKZ053
- Gusts now
- 18 kt
- Air
- 49°F
- Water
- 52°F
- 72-hr peak
- 15 kt
- Peak seas
- 4 ft
In brief
At 11:10 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station 46083 (FAIRWEATHER GROUND - 105 NM West of Juneau, AK, 114 miles away) measured wind from the E at 16 kt, gusting to 18 kt. The NWS forecast for Yakutat Bay, AK issued at 3:39 am AKDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “E wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.” A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until Fri 4:00 AM.
Source: National Weather Service Juneau AK forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 15 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 4 ft
Marine advisory
Small Craft Advisory in effect for Yakutat Bay until Fri 4:00 AM.
Full text of this small craft advisory
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...Yakutat Bay. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | E wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers early in the morning. Slight chance of thunderstorms. |
| Tonight | E wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers late. |
| Wed | E wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain in the morning. |
| Wed Night | NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain. |
| Thu | E wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. |
| Fri | E wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. |
| Sat | E wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. |
Issued Tue 3:39 AM by Juneau AK (product CWFYAK).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 11:10 AM | 16 kt E | 18 kt | — | 52°F |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 14 kt ESE | 18 kt | 5.6 ft | 52°F |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 16 kt E | 19 kt | 5.2 ft | 52°F |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 12 kt ESE | 14 kt | 5.6 ft | 52°F |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 10 kt SSE | 12 kt | 5.6 ft | 52°F |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 12 kt SE | 18 kt | 5.6 ft | 52°F |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 16 kt E | 18 kt | 5.9 ft | 52°F |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 12 kt SE | 16 kt | 5.9 ft | 51°F |
| Tue 3:50 AM | 8 kt ESE | 10 kt | 5.9 ft | — |
| Tue 2:50 AM | 8 kt SSE | 10 kt | 5.9 ft | 51°F |
| Tue 1:50 AM | 4 kt SSE | 8 kt | 5.6 ft | 51°F |
| Tue 12:50 AM | 2 kt E | 4 kt | 5.9 ft | 51°F |
Observed Tue 11:10 AM at NDBC buoy 46083 (FAIRWEATHER GROUND - 105 NM West of Juneau, AK), 113.9 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Yakutat Bay today?
Today: E wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers early in the morning. Slight chance of thunderstorms.
Is there a small craft advisory for Yakutat Bay?
Yes — small craft advisory in effect until Fri 4:00 AM.
What is the water temperature at Yakutat Bay?
The nearest buoy read 52°F (11°C) at Tue 11:10 AM. Sea surface temperature at a single buoy can differ by several degrees from the water at a beach or in a shallow bay nearby.
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 PKZ053, 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 CWFYAK, issued Tue 3:39 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station 46083, 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.