Gale Warning
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
312 PM AKDT Thu Aug 7 2025
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.
PKZ710-081130-
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM-
312 PM AKDT Thu Aug 7 2025
...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...E wind 40 kt becoming SE 30 kt after midnight. Seas
12 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
312 PM AKDT Thu Aug 7 2025
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ711-081130-
Gravel Point to Cape Cleare out to 15 NM-
312 PM AKDT Thu Aug 7 2025
...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
312 PM AKDT Thu Aug 7 2025
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.
PKZ712-081130-
Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare from 15 to 75 NM-
312 PM AKDT Thu Aug 7 2025
...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...SE wind 40 kt becoming S 15 kt after midnight. Seas 12
ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
330 PM PDT Thu Aug 7 2025
PZZ475-080630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-250808T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0039.250808T0600Z-250808T1800Z/
Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm-
330 PM PDT Thu Aug 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 AM PDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
to 35 kt and seas 9 to 11 feet expected. For the Small Craft
Advisory, north winds 25 to 30 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt
and seas 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...Cape Mendocino to Pt Arena 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM
PDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
330 PM PDT Thu Aug 7 2025
PZZ470-080630-
/O.CON.KEKA.SC.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-250808T0600Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0039.250808T0600Z-250809T1200Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
330 PM PDT Thu Aug 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
PDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 feet expected. For the Small Craft
Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with localized gusts to 40 kt
and seas 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 5 AM
PDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT
this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
223 PM AKDT Thu Aug 7 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ652-081630-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM-
223 PM AKDT Thu Aug 7 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.SUN...W wind 10 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
223 PM AKDT Thu Aug 7 2025
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.
PKZ672-081630-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM-
223 PM AKDT Thu Aug 7 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...E wind 35 kt becoming S late. Seas 14 ft subsiding to
10 ft late. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SUN...W wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...W wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
132 PM PDT Thu Aug 7 2025
PZZ376-081200-
/O.EXT.KMFR.SC.Y.0069.000000T0000Z-250808T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFR.GL.W.0023.250808T0000Z-250810T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMFR.SE.W.0033.250808T0000Z-250810T1200Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
132 PM PDT Thu Aug 7 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT
SUNDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 5 AM PDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep
wind driven seas 7 to 9 ft. North winds increase this afternoon
to 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and wind driven seas
become steep to very steep 8 to 13 ft.
* WHERE...All areas. Gales are expected south of Gold Beach.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM PDT this
afternoon. For the Gale and Hazardous Seas Warning, from 5 PM
this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Sunday. Gales are expected mainly in
the afternoons and evenings.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep
seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
