In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 11:02 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 7:00 PM
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
What:
For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft occurring. For the
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate
of 2 cm per hour or greater occurring, and may rapidly
accumulate on vessels.
Where:
Portions of Central, Eastern and Western Lake Superior.
When:
Until 7 PM EST Thursday.
Impacts:
Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is
hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic
components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and
superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of
stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on
their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area
or conduct mitigation.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI
Huron Islands to Marquette MI
Marquette to Munising MI
Munising to Grand Marais MI
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 1:00 PM - Friday, Jan 02 2026 7:00 AM
Issued by NWS Gray ME
What:
For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Freezing
Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray
expected.
Where:
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME
out 25 NM, Penobscot Bay, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME
to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape
Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.
When:
For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST
Friday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM Thursday
to 1 PM EST Friday.
Impacts:
Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate
hazardous accumulation of ice on their vessel. During freezing
spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises that you ensure all
lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
Penobscot Bay
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 2:00 PM - Friday, Jan 02 2026 10:00 AM
Issued by NWS Caribou ME
What:
For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the Freezing
Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray
expected.
Where:
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
Stonington, ME.
When:
For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST
Friday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 8 PM Thursday to
1 PM EST Friday.
Impacts:
Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.
Instructions: During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.
Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 2:00 PM - Friday, Jan 02 2026 10:00 AM
Issued by NWS Caribou ME
What:
For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Freezing
Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray
expected.
Where:
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME
out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to
Stonington, ME out 25 NM.
When:
For the Gale Warning, from 2 PM Thursday to 10 AM EST
Friday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 8 PM Thursday to
1 PM EST Friday.
Impacts:
Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.
Instructions: During freezing spray conditions the U.S. Coast Guard advises
that you ensure all lifesaving equipment remains free of ice.
Mariners should prepare for accumulation of ice on their vessel
and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
navigating conditions.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM
Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 9:17 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 10:00 AM
Issued by NWS Duluth MN
What:
Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
waves 1 to 2 ft.
Where:
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Grand Marais to
Taconite Harbor MN and Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN.
When:
Until 10 AM CST Thursday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN
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Gale Warning
In effect from Friday, Jan 02 2026 9:00 AM - Saturday, Jan 03 2026 3:00 AM
Issued by NWS San Francisco CA
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10
to 15 ft expected.
Where:
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PST Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Friday to 3 AM PST Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Friday, Jan 02 2026 9:00 AM - Saturday, Jan 03 2026 3:00 AM
Issued by NWS San Francisco CA
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds
25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected.
Where:
Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras
Blancas California out to 10 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PST Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Friday to 3 AM PST Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 nm
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Gale Warning
In effect from Friday, Jan 02 2026 9:00 AM - Saturday, Jan 03 2026 3:00 AM
Issued by NWS San Francisco CA
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25
to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected.
Where:
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PST Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Friday to 3 AM PST Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Friday, Jan 02 2026 3:00 PM - Saturday, Jan 03 2026 3:00 AM
Issued by NWS San Francisco CA
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.
Where:
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-
60 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Friday to 3 AM PST Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Friday, Jan 02 2026 3:00 PM - Saturday, Jan 03 2026 3:00 AM
Issued by NWS San Francisco CA
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25
to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.
Where:
Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point
California out to 10 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Friday to 3 AM PST Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to 10 nm
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Gale Warning
In effect from Friday, Jan 02 2026 3:00 PM - Saturday, Jan 03 2026 3:00 AM
Issued by NWS San Francisco CA
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25
to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.
Where:
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM PST Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM Friday to 3 AM PST Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Friday, Jan 02 2026 3:00 AM - Saturday, Jan 03 2026 3:00 AM
Issued by NWS San Francisco CA
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20
to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected.
Where:
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
California out to 10 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM PST Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM Friday to 3 AM PST Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm
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Gale Warning
In effect from Friday, Jan 02 2026 9:00 AM - Saturday, Jan 03 2026 3:00 AM
Issued by NWS San Francisco CA
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected.
Where:
Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos
California out to 10 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PST Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM Friday to 3 AM PST Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to 10 nm
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 8:13 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 3:00 AM
Issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
What:
Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
combined seas 7 to 11 ft expected when conditions are worst.
Where:
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST this
evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 3 AM
PST Thursday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions
which could capsize or damage small and large vessels.
Additional Details:
See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 8:13 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 3:00 AM
Issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
What:
Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
combined seas 7 to 10 ft expected when conditions are worst.
Where:
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and
westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands.
When:
Until 3 AM PST Thursday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions
which could capsize or damage small and large vessels.
Additional Details:
See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 8:13 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 3:00 AM
Issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
What:
East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
combined seas 3 to 6 ft expected when conditions are worst.
Where:
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt.
Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island.
When:
Until 3 AM PST Thursday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will create dangerous sea conditions
which could capsize or damage small and large vessels.
Additional Details:
See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Areas Impacted:
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt late. Seas 5 ft. Snow
showers in the evening. Light freezing spray late.
.THU...N wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing
spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Northern Lynn Canal
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
UPDATED
...GALE WARNING THURSDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt late, except
35 kt near Point Couverden. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...N wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Light freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Light freezing
spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing
spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Southern Lynn Canal
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...E wind increasing to 35 kt late. Seas 11 ft. Snow
showers early in the evening.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Light freezing spray in the
morning.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Light freezing spray.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Light freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...E gale to 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt late. Seas 5 ft. Snow
showers in the evening.
.THU...N wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Light freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Light freezing
spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing
spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Southern Lynn Canal
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt late. Seas 5 ft. Snow
showers in the evening. Light freezing spray late.
.THU...N wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing
spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Northern Lynn Canal
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 4:28 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 12:00 AM
Issued by NWS Gaylord MI
What:
Highest gusts up to 35 kts from the northwest and
highest waves around 9 feet.
Where:
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse
Light to Norwood MI, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge
including Little Traverse Bay and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand
Traverse Light MI.
When:
Until midnight EST tonight.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves
which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 4:28 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 10:00 AM
Issued by NWS Gaylord MI
What:
Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the northwest and
highest waves around 12 feet.
Where:
Whitefish Bay (U. S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point
Iroquois MI and St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E.
Potagannissing Bay.
When:
Until 10 AM EST Thursday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves
which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 3:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Fairbanks AK
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...E winds 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Blowing snow. Snow. Heavy
freezing spray.
.THU...E winds 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Blowing snow. Snow. Heavy
freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Blowing snow. Snow. Heavy
freezing spray.
.FRI...E winds 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Blowing snow. Heavy
freezing spray.
.SAT...E winds 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN...E winds 40 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.MON...NE winds 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Southwest of Saint Lawrence Island from 15 to 100 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Fairbanks AK
Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W winds 35 kt. Blowing snow.
.THU...W winds 30 kt. Blowing snow.
.THU NIGHT...W winds 15 kt.
.FRI...W winds 10 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 10 kt.
.SAT...W winds 10 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 10 kt.
.SUN...W winds 10 kt.
.MON...E winds 10 kt.
Areas Impacted:
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point from 15 to 75 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 3:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Fairbanks AK
Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W winds 35 kt. Blowing snow.
.THU...W winds 30 kt. Blowing snow.
.THU NIGHT...W winds 20 kt.
.FRI...W winds 15 kt.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 10 kt.
.SAT...W winds 10 kt.
.SAT NIGHT...W winds 10 kt.
.SUN...W winds 10 kt.
.MON...E winds 10 kt.
Areas Impacted:
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point out to 15 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM - Friday, Jan 02 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...S wind 20 kt increasing to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9
ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt after midnight.
Seas 16 ft.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 55 kt. Seas 23 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM - Friday, Jan 02 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.THU...S wind 30 kt becoming SW 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 10 ft
building to 16 ft in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 35 kt becoming S 25 kt after midnight. Seas
17 ft subsiding to 11 ft after midnight.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...S wind 60 kt. Seas 25 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Adak to Kiska Bering Side
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt after midnight. Seas
11 ft.
.THU...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Sitkinak to Castle Cape from 15 to 100 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 3:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 35 kt becoming S 25 kt after midnight. Seas
18 ft. Rain.
.THU...S wind 40 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Seas 22 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt becoming SE after midnight. Seas 17 ft
subsiding to 12 ft after midnight.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SAT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 26 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 60 kt. Seas 28 ft.
.MON...S wind 60 kt. Seas 25 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kiska to Attu Pacific Side
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM - Friday, Jan 02 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...S wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6
ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt after midnight.
Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 55 kt. Seas 14 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Bering Side out to 15 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.THU...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft building to 23 ft in the
afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 20 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 29 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...S wind 60 kt. Seas 31 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Adak to Kiska Pacific Side
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Sitkinak to Castle Cape out to 15 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Seas 12 ft.
Rain.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 25 kt becoming SE after midnight. Seas 14 ft.
.FRI...S wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 23 ft.
.SAT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 55 kt. Seas 24 ft.
.MON...S wind 55 kt. Seas 22 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kiska to Attu Bering Side
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt E of Saint Matthew Island...SE 40 kt W of
Saint Matthew Island. Seas 15 ft. Snow and rain showers. Freezing
spray.
.THU...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. Snow showers.
.THU NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 50 kt. Seas 28 ft.
.MON...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 31 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Saint Matthew Island Waters
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM - Friday, Jan 02 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.THU...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.FRI...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.SUN...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 24 ft.
.MON...SW wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 20 to 24 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt late. Seas 5 ft. Snow
showers in the evening.
.THU...N wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Light freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Light freezing
spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing
spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Southern Lynn Canal
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt late. Seas 5 ft. Snow
showers in the evening. Light freezing spray late.
.THU...N wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing
spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Northern Lynn Canal
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 2:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Snow showers early in the
evening.
.THU...E wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Light freezing spray in the
morning.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Light freezing spray.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Light freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Light freezing spray.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...E gale to 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 2:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Resurrection Bay
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM - Friday, Jan 02 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Barren Islands East
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 40 kt diminishing to 30 kt after midnight. Seas
10 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
West of Barren Islands Including Kamishak Bay
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 2:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 40 kt. Gusts to 50 kt in the evening. Seas 9 ft.
Freezing spray.
.THU...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Valdez Arm
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...N wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Shelikof Strait
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt except NW 40 kt N of Dangerous Cape. Seas
9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Marmot Island to Sitkinak out to 15 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...N wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Cleare to Gore Point out to 15 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 2:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.THU...NW wind 25 kt except NW 40 kt N of Dangerous Cape. Seas
11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...W wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Marmot Island To Sitkinak from 15 to 85 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM - Friday, Jan 02 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 45 kt diminishing to 35 kt after midnight. Seas
13 ft.
.THU...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Gore Point to Marmot Island from 15 to 80 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...N wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Chiniak Bay
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W wind 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt near Whittier in the evening.
Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...W wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt near Whittier. Seas 4 ft.
Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt near Whittier. Seas 4 ft.
Freezing spray.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Passage Canal
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 2:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 45 kt. Gusts to 60 kt out of the Copper River
Delta. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 40 kt. Gusts to 55 kt out of the Copper River Delta.
Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...E wind 40 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 to 40 kt diminishing to 15 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.THU...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.MON...SW wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of 144W
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 6:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 6:00 PM
Issued by NWS Upton NY
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30
kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet
expected.
Where:
Fire Island Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Thursday.
For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Thursday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 6:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 6:00 PM
Issued by NWS Upton NY
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale
Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
and seas 4 to 6 feet expected.
Where:
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EST Thursday.
For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Thursday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 7:00 AM - Friday, Jan 02 2026 4:00 AM
Issued by NWS Boston/Norton MA
What:
West winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
3 to 5 feet expected.
Where:
Block Island Sound.
When:
From 7 AM Thursday to 4 AM EST Friday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Block Island Sound
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 7:00 AM - Friday, Jan 02 2026 4:00 AM
Issued by NWS Boston/Norton MA
What:
West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
4 to 6 feet expected.
Where:
Rhode Island Sound.
When:
From 7 AM Thursday to 4 AM EST Friday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Rhode Island Sound
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 4:00 AM - Friday, Jan 02 2026 7:00 AM
Issued by NWS Boston/Norton MA
What:
West winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
5 to 8 feet expected.
Where:
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard
extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island.
When:
From 4 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 7:00 AM - Friday, Jan 02 2026 7:00 AM
Issued by NWS Boston/Norton MA
What:
For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. For the Freezing
Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray
expected.
Where:
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen
Bank National Marine Sanctuary.
When:
For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST
Friday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM Thursday
to 1 PM EST Friday.
Impacts:
Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce
visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 7:00 AM - Friday, Jan 02 2026 7:00 AM
Issued by NWS Boston/Norton MA
What:
West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
5 to 8 feet expected.
Where:
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to
Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Coastal Waters extending out to 25
nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.
When:
From 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 7:00 AM - Friday, Jan 02 2026 4:00 AM
Issued by NWS Boston/Norton MA
What:
For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. For the Freezing
Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray
expected.
Where:
Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.
When:
For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Thursday to 4 AM EST
Friday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM Thursday
to 1 PM EST Friday.
Impacts:
Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Nantucket Sound
Vineyard Sound
Buzzards Bay
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 7:00 AM - Friday, Jan 02 2026 4:00 AM
Issued by NWS Boston/Norton MA
What:
For the Gale Warning, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet expected. For the Freezing
Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray
expected.
Where:
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.
When:
For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM Thursday to 4 AM EST
Friday. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM Thursday
to 1 PM EST Friday.
Impacts:
Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions. During freezing spray conditions, the U.S. Coast
Guard advises mariners to check and ensure all life-saving
devices remain free of ice.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 7:00 AM - Friday, Jan 02 2026 4:00 AM
Issued by NWS Boston/Norton MA
What:
West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
3 to 5 feet expected.
Where:
Cape Cod Bay.
When:
From 7 AM Thursday to 4 AM EST Friday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Cod Bay
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 7:00 AM - Friday, Jan 02 2026 4:00 AM
Issued by NWS Boston/Norton MA
What:
West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
2 to 3 feet expected.
Where:
In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In
Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.
When:
From 7 AM Thursday to 4 AM EST Friday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions: Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Boston Harbor
Narragansett Bay
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...S wind 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
10 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...S wind 20 kt increasing to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9
ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI...S wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...S wind 55 kt. Seas 23 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 3:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 40 kt diminishing to 30 kt after midnight. Seas
17 ft.
.THU...S wind 35 kt becoming SW 45 kt in the afternoon. From
Shemya W, SE wind 25 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Seas 14 ft.
Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI...S wind 40 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 55 kt. Seas 24 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kiska to Attu Bering Side
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 3:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...E wind 30 kt E of Saint Matthew Island...E 45 kt W of
Saint Matthew Island. Seas 15 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...E of Saint Matthew Island, E wind 35 kt. W of Saint
Matthew Island, SE wind 45 kt diminishing to 35 kt after midnight.
Seas 15 ft. Snow and rain showers. Freezing spray.
.THU...S wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. Snow showers.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 50 kt. Seas 28 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Saint Matthew Island Waters
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...S wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.THU...S wind 30 kt becoming SW 45 kt in the afternoon. Seas 10 ft
building to 17 ft in the afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN...S wind 60 kt. Seas 25 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Adak to Kiska Bering Side
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 3:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...NW wind 45 kt. Gusts to 60 kt out of bays and passes. Seas
9 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 40 kt diminishing to 30 kt after midnight. Seas
7 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Sitkinak to Castle Cape out to 15 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...S wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.THU...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SAT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 29 ft.
.SUN...S wind 60 kt. Seas 33 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Adak to Kiska Pacific Side
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 3:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt after midnight. Seas
11 ft.
.THU...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Sitkinak to Castle Cape from 15 to 100 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 3:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft.
.THU...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SUN...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 17 to 26 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International Date Line
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Gale Warning
In effect from Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...S wind 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.THU...S wind 15 to 25 kt increasing to 20 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.SUN...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 24 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 2:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...NE wind 45 kt. Gusts to 60 kt out of the Copper River
Delta. Seas 10 ft. Snow. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 45 kt. Gusts to 60 kt out of the Copper River
Delta. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 40 kt. Gusts to 65 kt out of the Copper River Delta in
the morning. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 2:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...N wind 40 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 35 kt. Gusts to 45 kt in the morning. Seas 7 ft.
Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Resurrection Bay
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 2:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...N wind 40 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Cleare to Gore Point out to 15 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 2:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Barren Islands East
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 2:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...NE wind 45 kt. Gusts to 55 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9 ft.
Snow.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Valdez Arm
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 2:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 45 kt diminishing to 35 kt after midnight. Seas
13 ft.
.THU...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Gore Point to Marmot Island from 15 to 80 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 2:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...NW wind 35 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...N wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Chiniak Bay
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 2:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...W wind 35 kt. Gusts to 55 kt near Whittier. Seas 5 ft. Snow.
Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...W wind 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt near Whittier. Seas 5 ft.
Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...W wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt near Whittier. Seas 4 ft.
Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Passage Canal
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 2:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...NW wind 45 kt. Gusts to 60 kt out of bays and passes. Seas
12 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Shelikof Strait
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 2:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 to 40 kt diminishing to 15 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.THU...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of 144W
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 2:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.THU...NW wind 25 kt except NW 40 kt N of Dangerous Cape. Seas
11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...W wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Marmot Island To Sitkinak from 15 to 85 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 2:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt except NW 40 kt N of Dangerous Cape. Seas
9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Marmot Island to Sitkinak out to 15 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Marmot Island to Sitkinak out to 15 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt increasing to 35 kt after midnight. Gusts to
55 kt near Whittier after midnight. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...W wind 35 kt. Gusts to 55 kt near Whittier. Seas 5 ft.
Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt near Whittier. Seas 5 ft.
Heavy freezing spray.
.THU AND THU NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Passage Canal
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt increasing to 35 kt after midnight. Gusts to
45 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 40 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing
spray.
.THU...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Resurrection Bay
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Gusts to 50 kt out of the Copper River
Delta. Seas 11 ft. Snow and rain showers. Freezing spray.
.WED...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 10 ft. Gusts to 55 kt out of the Copper
River Delta. Snow showers. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 40 kt. Gusts to 60 kt out of the Copper River
Delta. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 40 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.WED...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.THU...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...W wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Marmot Island To Sitkinak from 15 to 85 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.WED...N wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 40 kt diminishing to 30 kt after midnight.
Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Cleare to Gore Point out to 15 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Snow.
.WED...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 9 ft. Snow.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Valdez Arm
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 45 kt. Gusts to 55 kt out of bays and passes.
Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NW wind 45 kt. Gusts to 55 kt out of bays and passes. Seas 10
ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU AND THU NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Shelikof Strait
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.WED...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 45 kt diminishing to 35 kt after midnight.
Seas 13 ft.
.THU...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Gore Point to Marmot Island from 15 to 80 NM
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU AND THU NIGHT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Barren Islands East
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.WED...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.THU...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of 144W
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 PM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.WED...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt diminishing to 25 kt after midnight.
Seas 16 ft.
.THU...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 25 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kiska to Attu Bering Side
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.WED...S wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt becoming S 25 kt after midnight. Seas
17 ft.
.THU...S wind 20 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SUN...W wind 45 kt. Seas 27 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kiska to Attu Pacific Side
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Gale Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Dec 31 2025 5:00 AM - Thursday, Jan 01 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...E of Saint Matthew Island, NW wind 25 kt. W of Saint
Matthew Island, N wind 30 kt becoming NE 40 kt after midnight.
Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...E wind 30 kt E of Saint Matthew Island...E 45 kt W of Saint
Matthew Island. Seas 10 ft building to 15 ft in the afternoon.
Snow. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 30 kt E of Saint Matthew Island... E 40 kt W
of Saint Matthew Island. Seas 16 ft. Snow. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...E wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 50 kt. Seas 27 ft.
