Marine forecast
Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon
- current wind
- 1 kt E
- Gusts
- 2 kt
- Seas
- 3.6 ft
- Period
- 12 sec
- Air
- 56°F
Observed Tue 11:54 AM | PZZ251
- Gusts now
- 2 kt
- Seas now
- 3.6 ft · 12 sec
- Air
- 56°F
- Water
- 54°F
- 72-hr peak
- 10 kt
In brief
At 11:54 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station TOKW1 (Toke Point, WA, 17 miles away) measured wind from the E at 1 kt, gusting to 2 kt; buoy 46243 measured seas of 3.6 ft. The NWS forecast for Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon issued at 1:30 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Portland OR forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 10 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 2 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 15 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Tonight | S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 4 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Wed | S wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to SW in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 6 ft at 13 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Wed Night | N wind around 5 kt, veering to NE after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Thu | NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 5 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu Night | E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 4 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri | SE wind around 5 kt, veering to SW around 5 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri Night | SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 6 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight. |
| Sat | SW wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to W in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 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 11:54 AM | 1 kt E | 2 kt | — | 54°F |
| Tue 10:54 AM | 4 kt E | 4 kt | — | 54°F |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 5 kt E | 6 kt | — | 54°F |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 4 kt ENE | 5 kt | — | 54°F |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 5 kt E | 6 kt | — | 54°F |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 8 kt E | 9 kt | — | 55°F |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 5 kt E | 7 kt | — | 55°F |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 6 kt ENE | 8 kt | — | 55°F |
| Tue 3:54 AM | 6 kt E | 7 kt | — | 54°F |
| Tue 2:54 AM | 7 kt E | 7 kt | — | 55°F |
| Tue 1:54 AM | 7 kt ENE | 8 kt | — | 56°F |
| Tue 12:54 AM | 6 kt E | 7 kt | — | 55°F |
Observed Tue 11:54 AM at NDBC buoy TOKW1 (Toke Point, WA), 17.3 miles away. Seas from buoy 46243 (Clatsop Spit, OR (162)), 19.0 miles away, at Tue 10:30 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon today?
Today: S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 15 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Is there a small craft advisory for Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PZZ251 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 Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon right now?
Seas are running 3.6 ft at a 12-second period, measured at NDBC buoy TOKW1 Tue 11:54 AM, 17.3 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 2.0 ft Thu 11 PM.
What is the water temperature at Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon?
The nearest buoy read 54°F (12°C) at Tue 11:54 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 PZZ251, 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 TOKW1, read Tue 11:54 AM. 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.