Marine forecast
Cape Flattery To James Island 10, WA
- current wind
- 10 kt E
- Gusts
- 12 kt
- Seas
- 5.2 ft
- Period
- 7 sec
- Air
- 49°F
Observed Tue 12:10 PM | PZZ170
- Gusts now
- 12 kt
- Seas now
- 5.2 ft · 7 sec
- Air
- 49°F
- Water
- 51°F
- 72-hr peak
- 17 kt
In brief
At 12:10 pm PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station 46087 (Neah Bay - 6 NM North of Cape Flattery, WA (Traffic Separation Lighted Buoy), 30 miles away) measured wind from the E at 10 kt, gusting to 12 kt; buoy 46206 measured seas of 5.2 ft. The NWS forecast for Cape Flattery To James Island 10, WA issued at 1:22 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Seattle WA forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 17 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 7 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 6 seconds, W 5 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of rain. |
| Tonight | S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 4 seconds, W 6 ft at 13 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain after midnight. |
| Wed | S wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 5 seconds, W 7 ft at 13 seconds and SW 3 ft at 18 seconds. A chance of rain. |
| Wed Night | SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Thu | E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 3 ft at 16 seconds. |
| Thu Night | E wind around 5 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri | S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 11 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain in the afternoon. |
| Fri Night | SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 11 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. Rain likely. |
| Sat | W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: W 8 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Sat Night | W wind around 5 kt, backing to S after midnight. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: W 10 ft at 14 seconds, S 2 ft at 14 seconds and S 2 ft at 19 seconds. |
Issued Tue 1:22 AM by Seattle WA (product CWFSEW).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 12:10 PM | 10 kt E | 12 kt | — | 51°F |
| Tue 11:50 AM | 12 kt E | 14 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 12 kt E | 14 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 12 kt E | 16 kt | — | 50°F |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 10 kt E | 14 kt | — | 51°F |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 10 kt E | 12 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 8 kt ENE | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 2 kt ENE | 4 kt | — | 51°F |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 2 kt WSW | 4 kt | — | 51°F |
| Tue 3:50 AM | 4 kt E | 4 kt | — | 51°F |
| Tue 2:50 AM | 4 kt NNE | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:50 AM | 4 kt E | 4 kt | — | 51°F |
Observed Tue 12:10 PM at NDBC buoy 46087 (Neah Bay - 6 NM North of Cape Flattery, WA (Traffic Separation Lighted Buoy)), 29.9 miles away. Seas from buoy 46206 (La Perouse Bank), 57.1 miles away, at Tue 12:00 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Cape Flattery To James Island 10 today?
Today: S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 6 seconds, W 5 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of rain.
Is there a small craft advisory for Cape Flattery To James Island 10?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PZZ170 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 Flattery To James Island 10 right now?
Seas are running 5.2 ft at a 7-second period, measured at NDBC buoy 46087 Tue 12:10 PM, 29.9 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 7.0 ft Wed 6 AM.
What is the water temperature at Cape Flattery To James Island 10?
The nearest buoy read 51°F (10°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 PZZ170, issued by Seattle WA, 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 CWFSEW, issued Tue 1:22 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station 46087, 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.