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Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 1:27 AM PDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 8:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS Portland OR
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT SATURDAY
What:
Seas 6 to 8 ft at 13 seconds and north winds 15 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
Seas 6 to 8 ft at 13 seconds and north winds 15 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
Where:
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10
to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from
10 to 60 NM.
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10
to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from
10 to 60 NM.
When:
Until 8 AM PDT Saturday.
Until 8 AM PDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 nm
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 nm
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 2:00 PM PDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 2:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS Portland OR
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM PDT SATURDAY
What:
Seas 6 to 8 ft at 12 seconds and northwest winds 15 to
20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.
Seas 6 to 8 ft at 12 seconds and northwest winds 15 to
20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.
Where:
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR
out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR
out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR
from 10 to 60 NM.
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR
out 10 NM, Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR
out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR
from 10 to 60 NM.
When:
From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT Saturday.
From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 nm
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 nm
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 nm
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 3:00 AM PDT – Friday, May 01 2026 8:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS Portland OR
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING
What:
Rough bar conditions expected due to a strong ebb current.
Rough bar conditions expected due to a strong ebb current.
Where:
In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
When:
Until 8 AM PDT this morning.
Until 8 AM PDT this morning.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft,
especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the
Columbia River Bar.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft,
especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the
Columbia River Bar.
Additional Details:
Strong ebb current of 5.84 kt at 507 AM
Friday. Seas 6 to 7 ft.
Strong ebb current of 5.84 kt at 507 AM
Friday. Seas 6 to 7 ft.
Instructions:
A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to
be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River
Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions
from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the
bar.
A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to
be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River
Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions
from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the
bar.
Areas Impacted:
Columbia River Bar
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 4:17 AM EDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 2:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Boston/Norton MA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY
What:
West winds 5 to 10 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet.
West winds 5 to 10 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet.
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.
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:
Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in 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
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 4:17 AM EDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 2:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Boston/Norton MA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY
What:
West winds 10 to 15 kt and seas around 4 feet.
West winds 10 to 15 kt and seas around 4 feet.
Where:
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard
extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island.
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard
extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island.
When:
Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 4:17 AM EDT – Friday, May 01 2026 6:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Boston/Norton MA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING
What:
West winds 5 to 10 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet.
West winds 5 to 10 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet.
Where:
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen
Bank National Marine Sanctuary.
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen
Bank National Marine Sanctuary.
When:
Until 6 PM EDT this evening.
Until 6 PM EDT this evening.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 3:43 AM EDT – Friday, May 01 2026 8:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Caribou ME
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
What:
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
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.
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:
Until 8 AM EDT this morning.
Until 8 AM EDT this morning.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in 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
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 PM CDT – Friday, May 01 2026 10:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Corpus Christi TX
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25
knots with gusts up to 30 knots expected. For the Gale
Warning, north winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots
and seas 7 to 12 feet expected.
For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25
knots with gusts up to 30 knots expected. For the Gale
Warning, north winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots
and seas 7 to 12 feet expected.
Where:
Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre, Corpus Christi and
Nueces Bays, Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays, San Antonio,
Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays, Coastal waters from Baffin
Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Port
Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM, Waters from
Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from
Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to 60 NM.
Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre, Corpus Christi and
Nueces Bays, Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays, San Antonio,
Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays, Coastal waters from Baffin
Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Port
Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM, Waters from
Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from
Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to 60 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM to 10 PM CDT
this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to
10 AM CDT Saturday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM to 10 PM CDT
this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to
10 AM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Gale force winds and high seas will result in
dangerous marine conditions which could result in capsized or
damaged vessels.
Gale force winds and high seas will result in
dangerous marine conditions which could result in capsized or
damaged vessels.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre
Corpus Christi and Nueces Bays
Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays
San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM
Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to 60 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Saturday, May 02 2026 1:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 6:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY
What:
For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 8 ft. For
the second Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 8 ft. For
the second Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
Where:
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM and Cape
Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM.
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM and Cape
Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM.
When:
From 1 AM to 6 AM AKDT Saturday.
From 1 AM to 6 AM AKDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 4:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 1:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM AKDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30
kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For
the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to
50 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected.
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30
kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For
the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to
50 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected.
Where:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM.
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 1 PM AKDT
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT
Saturday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 1 PM AKDT
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT
Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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.
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:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 1:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM AKDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt
and seas 15 to 20 ft expected.
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt
and seas 15 to 20 ft expected.
Where:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM.
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM AKDT
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT
Saturday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM AKDT
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT
Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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.
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:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 10:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 6:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY
What:
For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 8 ft. For
the second Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 8 ft. For
the second Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
Where:
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM.
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM.
When:
From 10 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT Saturday.
From 10 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 4:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 6:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY
What:
For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 8 ft. For
the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected.
For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 7 to 8 ft. For
the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected.
Where:
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM.
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM.
When:
From 4 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT Saturday.
From 4 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 6:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY
What:
East winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.
East winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.
Where:
Yakutat Bay, Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to
15 NM and Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM.
Yakutat Bay, Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to
15 NM and Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM.
When:
From 7 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT Saturday.
From 7 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Yakutat Bay
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 10:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM AKDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30
kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Gale Warning,
southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected.
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30
kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Gale Warning,
southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected.
Where:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM AKDT
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT
Saturday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM AKDT
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT
Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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.
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 Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 1:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM AKDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30
kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft
expected.
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30
kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft
expected.
Where:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM.
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM AKDT
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT
Saturday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM AKDT
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT
Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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.
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 Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 2:46 AM EDT – Friday, May 01 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Gray ME
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
What:
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
Where:
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME
out 25 NM, 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.
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME
out 25 NM, 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:
Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
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
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 PM CDT – Sunday, May 03 2026 7:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS New Orleans LA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT SUNDAY
What:
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft expected.
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft expected.
Where:
Portions of Gulf of America.
Portions of Gulf of America.
When:
From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Sunday.
From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Sunday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Lake Maurepas
Lake Pontchartrain
Mississippi Sound
Lake Salvador and Lake Cataouatche
Lake Borgne
Breton Sound
Chandeleur Sound
Terrebonne Bay
Barataria Bay
Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm
Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM
Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM
Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya River LA from 20 to 60 NM
Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM
Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 2:27 AM EDT – Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Wakefield VA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING
What:
North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves
2 to 4 ft.
North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves
2 to 4 ft.
Where:
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA
and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA
and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.
When:
Until 7 AM EDT this morning.
Until 7 AM EDT this morning.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 2:27 AM EDT – Friday, May 01 2026 10:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Wakefield VA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING
What:
North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
3 to 5 ft.
North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
3 to 5 ft.
Where:
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out 20 NM and Coastal waters from NC VA
border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM.
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out 20 NM and Coastal waters from NC VA
border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM.
When:
Until 10 AM EDT this morning.
Until 10 AM EDT this morning.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 NM
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 2:27 AM EDT – Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Wakefield VA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING
What:
North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves 2 to 4 ft.
North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves 2 to 4 ft.
Where:
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek
VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA
including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek
VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA
including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
When:
Until 7 AM EDT this morning.
Until 7 AM EDT this morning.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 2:15 AM EDT – Friday, May 01 2026 6:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING
What:
Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with a few gusts up to 25 kt
and 4 to 6 ft seas.
Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with a few gusts up to 25 kt
and 4 to 6 ft seas.
Where:
The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.
The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.
When:
Until 6 PM EDT Friday.
Until 6 PM EDT Friday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras NC out to 20 NM
S of Cape Hatteras NC to Ocracoke Inlet NC out to 20 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 1:51 AM EDT – Friday, May 01 2026 6:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING
What:
Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
Where:
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester
River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to
Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River.
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester
River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to
Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River.
When:
Until 6 AM EDT early this morning.
Until 6 AM EDT early this morning.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA
Chester River to Queenstown MD
Eastern Bay
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 1:51 AM EDT – Friday, May 01 2026 8:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
What:
Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
Where:
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA
and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA
and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding
Bloodsworth Island.
When:
Until 8 AM EDT this morning.
Until 8 AM EDT this morning.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
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.
UPDATED
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft building to 8 ft in the
afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. W swell.
.SUN...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
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.
UPDATED
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft building to 8 ft in the
afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. W swell.
.SUN...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
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.
UPDATED
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...S wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
6 ft building to 10 ft in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 13 ft.
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.
UPDATED
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...S wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
6 ft building to 10 ft in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 13 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
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.
UPDATED
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 10 kt becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft
building to 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...S wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
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.
UPDATED
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 10 kt becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft
building to 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...S wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
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.
UPDATED
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 15 kt becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft
building to 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. W swell.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft. W swell.
.SUN...W wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
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.
UPDATED
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 15 kt becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft
building to 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. W swell.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft. W swell.
.SUN...W wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Saturday, May 02 2026 1:00 AM CDT – Sunday, May 03 2026 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Mobile AL
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 1 PM CDT SUNDAY
What:
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 3 to 6 ft expected.
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 3 to 6 ft expected.
Where:
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to
60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to
Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to
60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to
Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.
When:
From 1 AM Saturday to 1 PM CDT Sunday.
From 1 AM Saturday to 1 PM CDT Sunday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM
Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Saturday, May 02 2026 1:00 AM CDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 10:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Mobile AL
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY
What:
North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2
to 4 ft expected.
North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2
to 4 ft expected.
Where:
Northern Mobile Bay, Southern Mobile Bay, Mississippi
Sound, Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out
20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL
to Pensacola FL out 20 NM.
Northern Mobile Bay, Southern Mobile Bay, Mississippi
Sound, Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out
20 NM and Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL
to Pensacola FL out 20 NM.
When:
From 1 AM to 10 PM CDT Saturday.
From 1 AM to 10 PM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
North Mobile Bay
South Mobile Bay
Mississippi Sound
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM
Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Saturday, May 02 2026 1:00 AM CDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Mobile AL
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY
What:
Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
expected.
Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
expected.
Where:
Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay System, Western
Choctawhatchee Bay and Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay.
Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay System, Western
Choctawhatchee Bay and Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay.
When:
From 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
From 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Perdido Bay Area
Pensacola Bay Area including Santa Rosa Sound
Western Choctawhatchee Bay
Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 4:00 PM CDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY
What:
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.
Where:
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to
Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM.
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to
Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM.
When:
From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 10:00 AM CDT – Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt
expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft possible.
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt
expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft possible.
Where:
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from
20 to 60 NM.
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from
20 to 60 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning
to 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from this
evening through Saturday afternoon.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning
to 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from this
evening through Saturday afternoon.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Saturday, May 02 2026 7:00 AM CDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY
What:
For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20
to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to
30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt expected.
For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20
to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to
30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt expected.
Where:
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out
20 NM.
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out
20 NM.
When:
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this
morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from
this evening through Saturday morning. For the second Small
Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this
morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from
this evening through Saturday morning. For the second Small
Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 PM CDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY
What:
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.
Where:
Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote
Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays.
Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote
Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays.
When:
From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Sabine Lake
Calcasieu Lake
Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays
Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 10:00 AM CDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY
What:
Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt expected.
Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt expected.
Where:
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA
out 20 NM.
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA
out 20 NM.
When:
From 10 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
From 10 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 4:00 PM CDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 7:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt
and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast
winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft
possible.
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt
and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast
winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft
possible.
Where:
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to
Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM.
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to
Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon
to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday
morning through Saturday afternoon.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon
to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday
morning through Saturday afternoon.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 10:00 AM CDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 7:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt
and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast
winds 25 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft possible.
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt
and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast
winds 25 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft possible.
Where:
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA
from 20 to 60 NM.
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA
from 20 to 60 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning
to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday
morning through Saturday afternoon.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning
to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday
morning through Saturday afternoon.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 10:00 AM CDT – Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY
What:
For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20
to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to
30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt expected.
For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20
to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to
30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt expected.
Where:
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out
20 NM.
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out
20 NM.
When:
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this
morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from
this evening through Saturday morning. For the second Small
Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this
morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from
this evening through Saturday morning. For the second Small
Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 1:00 PM CDT – Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20
to 30 kt with gusts up to around 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft
expected.
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20
to 30 kt with gusts up to around 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft
expected.
Where:
Matagorda Bay and Coastal waters from Freeport to
Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM.
Matagorda Bay and Coastal waters from Freeport to
Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 1 PM CDT
Saturday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 1 PM CDT
Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Additional Details:
Winds increase this afternoon. Frequent
gusts to gale force expected by the evening.
Winds increase this afternoon. Frequent
gusts to gale force expected by the evening.
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.
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:
Matagorda Bay
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 11:33 PM CDT – Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, east to northeast winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, northeast
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to around 40 kt and seas 5 to 8
ft expected.
For the Small Craft Advisory, east to northeast winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, northeast
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to around 40 kt and seas 5 to 8
ft expected.
Where:
Galveston Bay and Coastal waters from High Island to
Freeport TX out 20 NM.
Galveston Bay and Coastal waters from High Island to
Freeport TX out 20 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Additional Details:
East winds near 20 knots, gusting over 25
knots tonight. Winds become northeast on Friday, increasing
further by afternoon. Gusts to gale force are possible as early
as Friday afternoon, especially near thunderstorms. Frequent
gale force gusts expected by Friday evening.
East winds near 20 knots, gusting over 25
knots tonight. Winds become northeast on Friday, increasing
further by afternoon. Gusts to gale force are possible as early
as Friday afternoon, especially near thunderstorms. Frequent
gale force gusts expected by Friday evening.
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.
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:
Galveston Bay
Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 9:13 PM PDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 9:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS Eureka CA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SATURDAY
What:
Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 7 to 11 feet.
Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 7 to 11 feet.
Where:
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out
10 nm.
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out
10 nm.
When:
Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.
Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 9:13 PM PDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 9:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS Eureka CA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SATURDAY
What:
North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
7 to 10 feet.
North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
7 to 10 feet.
Where:
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino
CA out 10 nm.
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino
CA out 10 nm.
When:
Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.
Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 8:48 PM PDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 9:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS San Francisco CA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SATURDAY
What:
Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 8 to 10 ft.
Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 8 to 10 ft.
Where:
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.
When:
Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.
Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 8:48 PM PDT – Friday, May 01 2026 3:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS San Francisco CA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY
What:
Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt.
Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt.
Where:
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-
60 NM.
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-
60 NM.
When:
Until 3 AM PDT Friday.
Until 3 AM PDT Friday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 3:00 PM PDT – Friday, May 01 2026 9:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS San Francisco CA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING
What:
Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt expected.
Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt expected.
Where:
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
California out to 10 NM.
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
California out to 10 NM.
When:
From 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Friday.
From 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Friday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 8:48 PM PDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 9:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS San Francisco CA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SATURDAY
What:
Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 8 to 10 ft.
Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 8 to 10 ft.
Where:
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.
When:
Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.
Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 7:56 PM PDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS Seattle WA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY
What:
West winds 15 to 25 kt.
West winds 15 to 25 kt.
Where:
Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East
Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East
Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
When:
Until 5 AM PDT Friday.
Until 5 AM PDT Friday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 7:56 PM PDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS Seattle WA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY
What:
Seas 5 to 7 ft with a period of around 6 seconds.
Seas 5 to 7 ft with a period of around 6 seconds.
Where:
Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 60 nm.
Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 60 nm.
When:
Until 5 AM PDT Friday.
Until 5 AM PDT Friday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm
Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 PM CDT – Sunday, May 03 2026 1:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Brownsville TX
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM CDT SUNDAY
What:
North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
7 to 12 ft expected.
North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
7 to 12 ft expected.
Where:
All Lower Texas Coastal Waters including the Laguna
Madre.
All Lower Texas Coastal Waters including the Laguna
Madre.
When:
From 7 PM Friday to 1 AM CDT Sunday.
From 7 PM Friday to 1 AM CDT Sunday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Laguna Madre From the Port Of Brownsville to the Arroyo Colorado
Laguna Madre From The Arroyo Colorado To 5 NM North Of Port Mansfield TX
Laguna Madre From 5 nm North Of Port Mansfield To Baffin Bay TX
Coastal waters from Port Mansfield TX to the Rio Grande River out 20 NM
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield TX out 20 NM
Waters from Port Mansfield TX to the Rio Grande River from 20 to 60 NM
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield TX from 20 to 60 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:13 PM HST – Friday, May 01 2026 6:00 PM HST
Issued by NWS Honolulu HI
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY
What:
East winds 20 to 30 kt, except north in Maalaea Bay.
East winds 20 to 30 kt, except north in Maalaea Bay.
Where:
Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big
Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.
Maalaea Bay, Pailolo Channel, Alenuihaha Channel, Big
Island Leeward Waters and Big Island Southeast Waters.
When:
Until 6 PM HST Friday.
Until 6 PM HST Friday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Maalaea Bay
Pailolo Channel
Alenuihaha Channel
Big Island Leeward Waters
Big Island Southeast Waters
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:13 PM HST – Friday, May 01 2026 6:00 PM HST
Issued by NWS Honolulu HI
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY
What:
East winds 15 to 25 kt.
East winds 15 to 25 kt.
Where:
Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai
Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters, Oahu
Leeward Waters, Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters,
Maui County Leeward Waters and Big Island Windward Waters.
Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai
Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters, Oahu
Leeward Waters, Kaiwi Channel, Maui County Windward Waters,
Maui County Leeward Waters and Big Island Windward Waters.
When:
Until 6 PM HST Friday.
Until 6 PM HST Friday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Kauai Northwest Waters
Kauai Windward Waters
Kauai Leeward Waters
Kauai Channel
Oahu Windward Waters
Oahu Leeward Waters
Kaiwi Channel
Maui County Windward Waters
Maui County Leeward Waters
Big Island Windward Waters
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...E wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...E wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Chiniak Bay
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
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. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cook Inlet Kalgin Island to Point Bede
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
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...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Marmot Island To Sitkinak from 15 to 85 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT
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 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
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 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Valdez Arm
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Marmot Island to Sitkinak out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...E wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft building to 6 ft after midnight. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt becoming S 15 kt after midnight.
Seas 7 ft subsiding to 2 ft after midnight. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
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...E wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft building to 6 ft after midnight. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt becoming S 15 kt after midnight.
Seas 7 ft subsiding to 2 ft after midnight. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Southwest Prince William Sound
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 15 ft.
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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 15 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Gore Point to Marmot Island from 15 to 80 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft building to 6 ft in the evening. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
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...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft building to 6 ft in the evening. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Shelikof Strait
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY
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...E wind 15 kt increasing to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts to
30 kt after midnight. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 30 kt before midnight.
Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
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...E wind 15 kt increasing to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts to
30 kt after midnight. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 30 kt before midnight.
Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Passage Canal
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 14 ft.
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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 14 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Cleare to Gore Point from 15 to 75 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft building to 6 ft after midnight.
Rain showers.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft subsiding to 4 ft after midnight.
Rain.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
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...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft building to 6 ft after midnight.
Rain showers.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft subsiding to 4 ft after midnight.
Rain.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Northwest Prince William Sound
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...E wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.SAT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...E wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
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...E wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.SAT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...E wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Cleare to Gore Point out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...SE wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt after midnight. Seas
4 ft subsiding to 2 ft after midnight. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt becoming SE wind 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 2 ft except 4 ft in the outer bay. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt except S 20 kt in the outer bay.
Seas 2 ft except 4 ft in the outer bay.
.SAT...S wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
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...SE wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt after midnight. Seas
4 ft subsiding to 2 ft after midnight. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt becoming SE wind 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 2 ft except 4 ft in the outer bay. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt except S 20 kt in the outer bay.
Seas 2 ft except 4 ft in the outer bay.
.SAT...S wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kachemak Bay
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt diminishing to 10 kt after midnight.
Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...S wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
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...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt diminishing to 10 kt after midnight.
Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...S wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Marmot Bay
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...N wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
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...N wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Pacific Side out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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 13 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
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 13 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...S wind 15 kt becoming SW 25 kt after midnight. Seas
10 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
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...S wind 15 kt becoming SW 25 kt after midnight. Seas
10 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Pacfic Side out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY NIGHT
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...Variable wind 10 kt becoming SW 15 kt after midnight.
Seas 7 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
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...Variable wind 10 kt becoming SW 15 kt after midnight.
Seas 7 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT
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 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
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 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
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 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
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...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kiska to Attu Bering Side
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT
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...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain showers.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
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...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain showers.
.SAT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY NIGHT
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 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Snow with rain.
.SAT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
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 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Snow with rain.
.SAT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kuskokwim Delta and Etolin Strait out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...S wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
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...S wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef from 15 to 100 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
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 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Sitkinak to Castle Cape out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...S wind 15 kt becoming SW 25 kt after midnight. Seas
11 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
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...S wind 15 kt becoming SW 25 kt after midnight. Seas
11 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Pacific Side out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY
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...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
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...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY
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 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 15 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft.
Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
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 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 15 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft.
Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Port Heiden to Nelson Lagoon from 15 to 60 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY
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...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
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...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Bering Side out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT
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 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
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 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Port Heiden to Nelson Lagoon out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
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...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
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...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
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...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.TUE...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
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...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.TUE...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kiska to Attu Pacific Side
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT
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 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
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 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Bristol Bay from Port Heiden to Cape Chichagof out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...S wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE...W wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
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...S wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE...W wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi from 15 to 100 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT
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 in ice free waters 4 ft. Rain
showers.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
.SUN...N wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 1 foot.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
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 in ice free waters 4 ft. Rain
showers.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
.SUN...N wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 1 foot.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Bristol Bay from Cape Chichagof to Cape Pierce out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...S wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...W wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
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...S wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...W wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Sitkinak to Castle Cape from 15 to 100 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...S wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
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...S wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft.
.SUN...W wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 10 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 10 ft.
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...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft.
.SUN...W wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 10 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Saint Matthew Island Waters
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
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...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Adak to Kiska Bering Side
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
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 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Pacific Side from 15 to 85 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
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...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Adak to Kiska Pacific Side
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT
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 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
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 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef from 15 to 70 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
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...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
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...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Unimak Pass
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT
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...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
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...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Bering Side out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY EVENING
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...NW wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt late. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 10 kt becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...S wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
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...NW wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt late. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 10 kt becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...S wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY EVENING
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...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. W swell.
.SUN...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
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...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. W swell.
.SUN...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY
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...W wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt becoming SE 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas
6 ft building to 11 ft in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell. Rain.
.SUN...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
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...W wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt becoming SE 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas
6 ft building to 11 ft in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell. Rain.
.SUN...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY EVENING
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...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 15 kt becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain late.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. W swell.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft. W swell.
.SUN...W wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
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...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 15 kt becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain late.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. W swell.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft. W swell.
.SUN...W wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY AFTERNOON
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...W wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...S wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
5 ft building to 9 ft in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 13 ft.
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...W wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...S wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
5 ft building to 9 ft in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 13 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING FRIDAY AFTERNOON
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...S wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt late. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE gale to 40 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SW gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
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...S wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt late. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE gale to 40 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SW gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING FRIDAY AFTERNOON
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...W wind 10 kt becoming SE 20 kt late. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt increasing to 45 kt in the afternoon. Seas
11 ft building to 16 ft in the afternoon. Rain in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...E gale to 45 kt. Seas 20 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E gale to 40 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
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...W wind 10 kt becoming SE 20 kt late. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt increasing to 45 kt in the afternoon. Seas
11 ft building to 16 ft in the afternoon. Rain in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...E gale to 45 kt. Seas 20 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E gale to 40 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...GALE WARNING FRIDAY EVENING
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...W wind 15 kt becoming S late. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 12 ft in the
afternoon. Rain in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 kt. Seas 14 ft.
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...W wind 15 kt becoming S late. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 12 ft in the
afternoon. Rain in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 kt. Seas 14 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY EVENING
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...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 10 kt becoming S in the afternoon. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain late.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. SW swell. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell.
.SUN...S wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...W wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...W wind 10 kt. Seas 11 ft.
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...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 10 kt becoming S in the afternoon. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain late.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. SW swell. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell.
.SUN...S wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...W wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...W wind 10 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 1:47 PM PDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 11:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Medford OR
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SATURDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft at 6 to 7 seconds. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to
11 ft at 6 to 7 seconds expected.
For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft at 6 to 7 seconds. For
the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 9 to
11 ft at 6 to 7 seconds expected.
Where:
For the Hazardous Seas Warnings, waters south of Ophir
and beyond 3 nm from shore. For the Small Craft Advisory, all
other waters south of Cape Blanco.
For the Hazardous Seas Warnings, waters south of Ophir
and beyond 3 nm from shore. For the Small Craft Advisory, all
other waters south of Cape Blanco.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Saturday.
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 11
AM PDT Friday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Saturday.
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 PM this afternoon to 11
AM PDT Friday.
Impacts:
Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially
treacherous.
Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially
treacherous.
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Instructions:
Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.
Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 1:47 PM PDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 11:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Medford OR
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SATURDAY
What:
Seas 6 to 9 ft at 6 seconds expected. North winds 15 to
20 knots with gusts to 25 knots.
Seas 6 to 9 ft at 6 seconds expected. North winds 15 to
20 knots with gusts to 25 knots.
Where:
All the waters north of Cape Blanco.
All the waters north of Cape Blanco.
When:
Until 11 PM PDT Saturday.
Until 11 PM PDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
damage smaller vessels.
Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
damage smaller vessels.
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Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
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...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Bering Side out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
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 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Sitkinak to Castle Cape out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT
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 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 1 foot.
.SUN...N wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 1 foot.
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
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 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 1 foot.
.SUN...N wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 1 foot.
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Bristol Bay from Cape Chichagof to Cape Pierce out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT
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 30 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
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 30 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Bristol Bay from Port Heiden to Cape Chichagof out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT
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 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.SUN...N wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
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 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.SUN...N wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Bristol Bay greater than 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
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 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
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 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef from 15 to 100 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
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...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Unimak Pass
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
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...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Adak to Kiska Bering Side
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...S wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
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...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...S wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY
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 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
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 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef from 15 to 70 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY
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 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
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 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND FRIDAY
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...NE wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...W wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 10 ft.
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...NE wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft.
.FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...W wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Saint Matthew Island Waters
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
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 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi from 15 to 100 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
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...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI...N wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt becoming SW 25 kt after midnight. Seas
11 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
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...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt becoming SW 25 kt after midnight. Seas
11 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Pacfic Side out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY AND FRIDAY
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...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Widespread rain and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
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...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Widespread rain and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TONIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt becoming SW 20 kt after midnight.
Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
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...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TONIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt becoming SW 20 kt after midnight.
Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Pacific Side out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt becoming SW 15 kt after midnight.
Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.FRI...W wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Widespread rain and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
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...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt becoming SW 15 kt after midnight.
Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.FRI...W wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Widespread rain and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
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 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Sitkinak to Castle Cape from 15 to 100 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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 15 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
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 15 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
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 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.
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...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kiska to Attu Bering Side
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 19 ft.
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...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 19 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kiska to Attu Pacific Side
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY AND FRIDAY
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...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI...NW wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
8 ft. Widespread rain and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
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...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI...NW wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
8 ft. Widespread rain and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.
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...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Adak to Kiska Pacific Side
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
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...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Pacific Side out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY
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 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
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 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Port Heiden to Nelson Lagoon out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY
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...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt becoming S 20 kt after midnight.
Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
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...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt becoming S 20 kt after midnight.
Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Bering Side out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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 15 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt becoming SW 25 kt after midnight. Seas
14 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
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 15 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt becoming SW 25 kt after midnight. Seas
14 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Pacific Side from 15 to 85 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY AND FRIDAY
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 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 15 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
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 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 15 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Port Heiden to Nelson Lagoon from 15 to 60 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT
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...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft subsiding to 3 ft in the
afternoon. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...E wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
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...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft subsiding to 3 ft in the
afternoon. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...E wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Marmot Bay
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT
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...SE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt diminishing to 15 kt
after midnight. Seas 4 ft subsiding to 2 ft after midnight. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
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...SE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt diminishing to 15 kt
after midnight. Seas 4 ft subsiding to 2 ft after midnight. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kachemak Bay
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Marmot Island To Sitkinak from 15 to 85 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft subsiding to 3 ft in the
afternoon. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...E wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft subsiding to 3 ft in the
afternoon. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...E wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Chiniak Bay
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY
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...Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming NE 10 kt in
the afternoon. Seas 2 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...N wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
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...Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming NE 10 kt in
the afternoon. Seas 2 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...N wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cook Inlet North Kalgin Island
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
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...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Shelikof Strait
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Barren Islands East
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND FRIDAY
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...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
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...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI...NE wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cook Inlet Kalgin Island to Point Bede
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
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...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Cleare to Gore Point from 15 to 75 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY
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...Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming SW 10 kt in
the afternoon. Seas 2 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
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...Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming SW 10 kt in
the afternoon. Seas 2 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Valdez Arm
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND FRIDAY
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...E wind 10 kt increasing to 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 3 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft building to 6 ft after
midnight. Rain showers.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
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...E wind 10 kt increasing to 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 3 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft building to 6 ft after
midnight. Rain showers.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Northwest Prince William Sound
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft building to 11 ft in the
afternoon. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 15 ft.
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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft building to 11 ft in the
afternoon. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 15 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Gore Point to Marmot Island from 15 to 80 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND FRIDAY
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...Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming SE 15 kt in
the afternoon. Seas 2 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
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...Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming SE 15 kt in
the afternoon. Seas 2 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Southwest Prince William Sound
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Marmot Island to Sitkinak out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY
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...E wind 10 kt increasing to 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 2 ft. Rain showers with snow showers.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 30 kt after midnight.
Seas 3 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
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...E wind 10 kt increasing to 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 2 ft. Rain showers with snow showers.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 30 kt after midnight.
Seas 3 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Passage Canal
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
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...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Cleare to Gore Point out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT
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.
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 15 kt becoming E 25 kt late. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt increasing to gale to 45 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 11 ft building to 16 ft in the afternoon. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E storm force wind to 50 kt. Seas 20 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E gale to 40 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.SUN...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
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.
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 15 kt becoming E 25 kt late. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt increasing to gale to 45 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 11 ft building to 16 ft in the afternoon. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E storm force wind to 50 kt. Seas 20 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E gale to 40 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.SUN...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT
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.
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt diminishing to 20 kt. Seas 8 ft subsiding to
7 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt increasing to 25 kt late. Seas building
to 9 ft.
.FRI...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E gale to 45 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
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.
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt diminishing to 20 kt. Seas 8 ft subsiding to
7 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt increasing to 25 kt late. Seas building
to 9 ft.
.FRI...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E gale to 45 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT
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...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
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...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Cleare to Gore Point out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT
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...S wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...SE wind 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt before midnight.
Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
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...S wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...SE wind 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Gusts to 35 kt before midnight.
Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kachemak Bay
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY NIGHT
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. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...S wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
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. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...S wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare from 15 to 75 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
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...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Marmot Island to Sitkinak out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY NIGHT
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 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft building to 11 ft after midnight.
Rain.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
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 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft building to 11 ft after midnight.
Rain.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Gravel Point to Cape Cleare out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY NIGHT
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...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming SE 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 2 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt after midnight.
Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
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...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming SE 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 2 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt after midnight.
Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Southwest Prince William Sound
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT
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...S wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...S wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
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...S wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...S wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Chiniak Bay
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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...SE wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt after midnight.
Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
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...SE wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt after midnight.
Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Shelikof Strait
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY NIGHT
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...S wind 10 kt in the evening becoming variable less than 10 kt.
Seas 2 ft. Areas of fog.
.THU...E wind 10 kt becoming NE 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
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...S wind 10 kt in the evening becoming variable less than 10 kt.
Seas 2 ft. Areas of fog.
.THU...E wind 10 kt becoming NE 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cook Inlet North Kalgin Island
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT
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...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain and snow.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
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...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain and snow.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cook Inlet Kalgin Island to Point Bede
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT
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...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
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...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Gore Point to Marmot Island from 15 to 80 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY NIGHT
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. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt becoming E 30 kt after midnight. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
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. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt becoming E 30 kt after midnight. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...E wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT
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...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
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...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Cleare to Gore Point from 15 to 75 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY NIGHT
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 10 kt becoming NE after midnight. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...E wind 10 kt increasing to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft building to 6 ft after midnight.
Rain showers.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
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 10 kt becoming NE after midnight. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...E wind 10 kt increasing to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft building to 6 ft after midnight.
Rain showers.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Northwest Prince William Sound
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY NIGHT
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 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...SE wind 10 kt increasing to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt after midnight.
Seas 3 ft building to 6 ft after midnight.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
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 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...SE wind 10 kt increasing to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt after midnight.
Seas 3 ft building to 6 ft after midnight.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Central and Eastern Prince William Sound
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT
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...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft building to 5 ft after midnight.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
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...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft building to 5 ft after midnight.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Marmot Bay
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt becoming SW 20 kt after midnight.
Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
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...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt becoming SW 20 kt after midnight.
Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Pacific Side out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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 7 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
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 7 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Sitkinak to Castle Cape out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND THURSDAY NIGHT
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...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
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...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Bering Side out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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 4 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...W wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 kt. Seas 1 foot.
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 4 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...W wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 kt. Seas 1 foot.
Areas Impacted:
Bristol Bay from Port Heiden to Cape Chichagof out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
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...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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 in ice free waters 3 ft. Rain and
snow.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
.SUN...W wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 1 foot.
.MON...N wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 1 foot.
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 in ice free waters 3 ft. Rain and
snow.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
.SUN...W wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 1 foot.
.MON...N wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 1 foot.
Areas Impacted:
Bristol Bay from Cape Chichagof to Cape Pierce out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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 15 kt. Seas 11 ft building to 16 ft after
midnight.
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt becoming SW 15 kt after midnight.
Seas 11 ft. Widespread rain showers.
.FRI...W wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
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 15 kt. Seas 11 ft building to 16 ft after
midnight.
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt becoming SW 15 kt after midnight.
Seas 11 ft. Widespread rain showers.
.FRI...W wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Pacfic Side out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
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...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Adak to Kiska Bering Side
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SUN...S wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.MON...S wind 30 kt. Seas 22 ft.
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...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SUN...S wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.MON...S wind 30 kt. Seas 22 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kiska to Attu Pacific Side
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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 9 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
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 9 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 18 ft.
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...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 18 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kiska to Attu Bering Side
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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 15 kt. Seas 12 ft building to 17 ft after
midnight.
.THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
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 15 kt. Seas 12 ft building to 17 ft after
midnight.
.THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain showers and widespread
snow showers.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...S wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
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...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain showers and widespread
snow showers.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...S wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Pacific Side out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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...S wind 20 kt in the evening becoming variable 10 kt.
Seas 11 ft.
.THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt becoming SW 30 kt after midnight. Seas
13 ft. Rain.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
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...S wind 20 kt in the evening becoming variable 10 kt.
Seas 11 ft.
.THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt becoming SW 30 kt after midnight. Seas
13 ft. Rain.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Pacific Side from 15 to 85 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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...NE wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt after midnight. Seas
17 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...S wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...S wind 25 kt. Seas 18 ft.
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...NE wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt after midnight. Seas
17 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...S wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...S wind 25 kt. Seas 18 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Adak to Kiska Pacific Side
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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 diminishing to 15 kt after midnight. Seas
8 ft. Rain.
.THU...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
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 diminishing to 15 kt after midnight. Seas
8 ft. Rain.
.THU...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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 in ice free waters 4 ft. Rain and
snow.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.SUN...W wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 1 foot.
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 in ice free waters 4 ft. Rain and
snow.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 ft.
.SUN...W wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 2 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 kt. Seas in ice free waters 1 foot.
Areas Impacted:
Bristol Bay greater than 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt after midnight. Seas
8 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
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 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt after midnight. Seas
8 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Unimak Pass
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft. Widespread rain
showers.
.FRI...W wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
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...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft. Widespread rain
showers.
.FRI...W wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain showers and
widespread
snow showers.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
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...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain showers and
widespread
snow showers.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM