Marine forecast
West Entrance US Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
- current wind
- 10 kt E
- Gusts
- 12 kt
- Seas
- 1.0 ft
- Period
- 12 sec
- Air
- 49°F
Observed Tue 12:10 PM | PZZ130
- Gusts now
- 12 kt
- Seas now
- 1.0 ft · 12 sec
- Air
- 49°F
- Water
- 51°F
- 72-hr peak
- 11 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), 16 miles away) measured wind from the E at 10 kt, gusting to 12 kt; buoy 46267 measured seas of 1.0 ft. The NWS forecast for West Entrance US Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, WA issued at 1:22 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “E wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Seattle WA forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 11 kt
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | E wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain. |
| Tonight | SE wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 3 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. |
| Wed | E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 3 seconds and W 4 ft at 13 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the morning. |
| Wed Night | E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 3 seconds and W 4 ft at 12 seconds. |
| Thu | E wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 3 ft at 12 seconds. |
| Thu Night | E wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 3 ft at 11 seconds. |
| Fri | E wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 4 ft at 11 seconds. |
| Fri Night | SW wind around 5 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 3 seconds and W 4 ft at 12 seconds. Rain. |
| Sat | W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning. |
| Sat Night | W wind around 5 kt, backing to S around 5 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 13 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)), 15.7 miles away. Seas from buoy 46267 (Angeles Point, WA (248)), 42.1 miles away, at Tue 12:00 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for West Entrance US Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca today?
Today: E wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain.
Is there a small craft advisory for West Entrance US Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PZZ130 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 West Entrance US Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca right now?
Seas are running 1.0 ft at a 12-second period, measured at NDBC buoy 46087 Tue 12:10 PM, 15.7 miles from this zone.
What is the water temperature at West Entrance US Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca?
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 PZZ130, 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.