Marine forecast
James Island To Point Grenville 10, WA
- current wind
- 6 kt SSE
- Gusts
- 8 kt
- Seas
- 3.6 ft
- Period
- 12 sec
- Air
- 54°F
Observed Tue 12:10 PM | PZZ173
- Gusts now
- 8 kt
- Seas now
- 3.6 ft · 12 sec
- Air
- 54°F
- Water
- 54°F
- 72-hr peak
- 14 kt
In brief
At 12:10 pm PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station 46041 (CAPE ELIZABETH - 45NM NW of Aberdeen, WA, 31 miles away) measured wind from the SSE at 6 kt, gusting to 8 kt; buoy 46211 measured seas of 3.6 ft. The NWS forecast for James Island To Point Grenville 10, WA issued at 1:22 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “S wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Seattle WA forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 14 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 7 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | S wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds, W 5 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain until late afternoon, then a slight chance of rain late. |
| Tonight | S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 4 seconds, W 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 6 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of 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: S 2 ft at 5 seconds, W 7 ft at 13 seconds and SW 3 ft at 18 seconds. Rain likely in the morning. |
| Wed Night | SE wind around 5 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 12 seconds and SW 3 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Thu | E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 12 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 SW 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 SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri Night | SW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 11 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the evening. |
| Sat | W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 8 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Sat Night | W wind around 5 kt, backing to SW after midnight. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 10 ft at 14 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. |
Issued Tue 1:22 AM by Seattle WA (product CWFSEW).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 12:10 PM | 6 kt SSE | 8 kt | — | 54°F |
| Tue 11:50 AM | 6 kt SSE | 8 kt | 4.6 ft | 53°F |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 6 kt SE | 8 kt | 4.9 ft | 53°F |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 10 kt SE | 12 kt | 4.9 ft | 53°F |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 8 kt SE | 10 kt | 4.6 ft | 54°F |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 6 kt SE | 8 kt | 4.6 ft | 53°F |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 8 kt SE | 10 kt | 4.6 ft | 54°F |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 8 kt SE | 10 kt | 4.6 ft | 54°F |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 6 kt ESE | 8 kt | 3.9 ft | 54°F |
| Tue 3:50 AM | 4 kt SE | 6 kt | 4.6 ft | 54°F |
| Tue 2:50 AM | 4 kt SE | 6 kt | 4.9 ft | 54°F |
| Tue 1:50 AM | 4 kt SSE | 4 kt | 4.9 ft | 54°F |
Observed Tue 12:10 PM at NDBC buoy 46041 (CAPE ELIZABETH - 45NM NW of Aberdeen, WA), 30.9 miles away. Seas from buoy 46211 (Grays Harbor, WA (036)), 71.1 miles away, at Tue 11:56 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for James Island To Point Grenville 10 today?
Today: S wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds, W 5 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain until late afternoon, then a slight chance of rain late.
Is there a small craft advisory for James Island To Point Grenville 10?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PZZ173 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 James Island To Point Grenville 10 right now?
Seas are running 3.6 ft at a 12-second period, measured at NDBC buoy 46041 Tue 12:10 PM, 30.9 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 7.0 ft Wed 7 AM.
What is the water temperature at James Island To Point Grenville 10?
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 PZZ173, 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 46041, 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.