Marine forecast
Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather, OR
- current wind
- 2 kt NE
- Gusts
- 4 kt
- Seas
- 4.3 ft
- Period
- 14 sec
- Air
- 61°F
Observed Tue 12:10 PM | PZZ252
- Gusts now
- 4 kt
- Seas now
- 4.3 ft · 14 sec
- Air
- 61°F
- 72-hr peak
- 6 kt
- Peak seas
- 6 ft
In brief
At 12:10 pm PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station NWPO3 (Newport, OR, 45 miles away) measured wind from the NE at 2 kt, gusting to 4 kt; buoy 46278 measured seas of 4.3 ft. The NWS forecast for Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather, OR issued at 1:30 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “SE wind around 5 kt, veering to SW this afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Portland OR forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 6 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 6 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | SE wind around 5 kt, veering to SW this afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 15 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Tonight | E wind around 5 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Wed | NE wind around 5 kt, backing to N in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 13 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds. |
| Wed Night | N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 6 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds. |
| Thu | NE wind around 5 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu Night | NE wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri | E wind around 5 kt, backing to NW in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. |
| Fri Night | NW wind around 5 kt, backing to S after midnight. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight. |
| Sat | S wind around 5 kt, veering to NW in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning. |
| Sat Night | N wind around 5 kt. Seas around 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 14 seconds. |
Issued Tue 1:30 AM by Portland OR (product CWFPQR).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 12:10 PM | 2 kt NE | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 11:50 AM | 4 kt NE | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 5 kt ENE | 7 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 5 kt E | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 5 kt E | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 3 kt ENE | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 3 kt E | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 5 kt E | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 6 kt E | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:50 AM | 8 kt E | 11 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:50 AM | 5 kt E | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:50 AM | 3 kt E | 4 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 12:10 PM at NDBC buoy NWPO3 (Newport, OR), 45.3 miles away. Seas from buoy 46278 (Tillamook Bay South Jetty, OR (270)), 20.3 miles away, at Tue 12:00 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather today?
Today: SE wind around 5 kt, veering to SW this afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 15 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Is there a small craft advisory for Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PZZ252 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
How high are the waves at Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather right now?
Seas are running 4.3 ft at a 14-second period, measured at NDBC buoy NWPO3 Tue 12:10 PM, 45.3 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 6.0 ft Wed 8 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 PZZ252, issued by Portland OR, 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 CWFPQR, issued Tue 1:30 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station NWPO3, read Tue 12:10 PM. Retrieved Oct 13, 12:42 PM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.