Marine forecast
Cape Blanco–Pt. St. George (10-60 nm), OR
- current wind
- 14 kt N
- Gusts
- 16 kt
- Seas
- 5.6 ft
- Period
- 15 sec
- Air
- 53°F
Observed Tue 12:10 PM | PZZ376
- Gusts now
- 16 kt
- Seas now
- 5.6 ft · 15 sec
- Air
- 53°F
- Water
- 54°F
- 72-hr peak
- 23 kt
In brief
At 12:10 pm PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station 46015 (PORT ORFORD - 15 NM West of Port Orford, OR, 32 miles away) measured wind from the N at 14 kt, gusting to 16 kt; buoy 46244 measured seas of 5.6 ft. The NWS forecast for Cape Blanco–Pt. St. George (10-60 nm), OR issued at 12:26 pm PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for this afternoon: “N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 5 ft.” A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until Wed 11:00 PM.
Source: National Weather Service Medford, OR forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 23 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 9 ft
Marine advisory
Small Craft Advisory in effect for Cape Blanco–Pt. St. George (10-60 nm) until Wed 11:00 PM.
Full text of this small craft advisory
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and steep wind-driven seas 6 to 8 ft. * WHERE...The waters south of Cape Blanco. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| This Afternoon | N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds, NW 4 ft at 14 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Tonight | N wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 5 ft at 5 seconds, W 4 ft at 14 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Wed | N wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: N 6 ft at 5 seconds, NW 4 ft at 14 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Wed Night | N wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: N 7 ft at 6 seconds, NW 6 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Thu | N wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds, NW 5 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu Night | N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds, NW 5 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri | N wind around 10 kt. Seas around 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 4 ft at 11 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri Night | N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 5 ft at 11 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Sat | N wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds, W 7 ft at 13 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. |
| Sat Night | N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 8 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. |
Issued Tue 12:26 PM by Medford, OR (product CWFMFR).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 12:10 PM | 14 kt N | 16 kt | — | 54°F |
| Tue 11:50 AM | 14 kt N | 16 kt | 4.6 ft | 54°F |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 14 kt N | 16 kt | 4.9 ft | 54°F |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 12 kt N | 16 kt | 4.6 ft | 54°F |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 14 kt N | 16 kt | 4.9 ft | 54°F |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 12 kt N | 14 kt | 4.9 ft | 54°F |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 12 kt N | 14 kt | 4.9 ft | 54°F |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 14 kt N | 16 kt | 4.6 ft | 54°F |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 12 kt N | 14 kt | 4.9 ft | 54°F |
| Tue 3:50 AM | 12 kt N | 14 kt | 4.9 ft | 54°F |
| Tue 2:50 AM | 12 kt N | 14 kt | 4.6 ft | 54°F |
| Tue 1:50 AM | 10 kt N | 12 kt | 4.9 ft | 54°F |
Observed Tue 12:10 PM at NDBC buoy 46015 (PORT ORFORD - 15 NM West of Port Orford, OR), 32.4 miles away. Seas from buoy 46244 (Humboldt Bay, North Spit, CA (168)), 102.8 miles away, at Tue 11:56 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Cape Blanco–Pt. St. George (10-60 nm) today?
This Afternoon: N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds, NW 4 ft at 14 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
Is there a small craft advisory for Cape Blanco–Pt. St. George (10-60 nm)?
Yes — small craft advisory in effect until Wed 11:00 PM.
How high are the waves at Cape Blanco–Pt. St. George (10-60 nm) right now?
Seas are running 5.6 ft at a 15-second period, measured at NDBC buoy 46015 Tue 12:10 PM, 32.4 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 9.0 ft Wed 2 PM.
What is the water temperature at Cape Blanco–Pt. St. George (10-60 nm)?
The nearest buoy read 54°F (12°C) at Tue 12:10 PM. 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 PZZ376, issued by Medford, 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 CWFMFR, issued Tue 12:26 PM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station 46015, 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.