Small Craft Advisory
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
248 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
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.
PKZ641-101700-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM-
248 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft subsiding to 7 ft.
.SAT...N wind 10 kt in the morning becoming light. Seas
5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Light winds becoming S 10 kt late. Seas 5 ft. W
swell late.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.MON...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
248 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ642-101700-
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM-
248 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING...
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...N wind 10 kt in the morning becoming light. Seas
5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Light winds becoming SE 10 kt late. Seas 6 ft.
W swell late.
.SUN...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.MON...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
248 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
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.
PKZ661-101700-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM-
248 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt late. Seas 9 ft
subsiding 7 ft.
.SAT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...Light winds becoming SW 10 kt late. Seas 6 ft.
W swell.
.SUN...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. W swell.
.MON...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
248 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ662-101700-
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM-
248 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt late. Seas 8 ft
subsiding to 7 ft late.
.SAT...N wind 10 kt in the morning becoming light. Seas
6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. W swell.
.MON...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
247 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ012-101630-
Northern Lynn Canal-
247 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt. Gusts to 35 kt in
the evening. Seas 5 ft in the evening then 2 ft or less.
.SAT...Light winds becoming SE 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas
2 ft or less.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 10 kt. Seas building to 3 ft late.
.SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.MON...S wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
247 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
PKZ012-013-031-641-100300-
/O.EXT.PAJK.SC.Y.0322.000000T0000Z-261010T0300Z/
Northern Lynn Canal-Southern Lynn Canal-Stephens Passage-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM-
247 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
6 to 9 ft.
* WHERE...Northern Lynn Canal, Southern Lynn Canal, Stephens
Passage and Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
247 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ013-101630-
Southern Lynn Canal-
247 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 10 kt. Gusts to 40 kt in
the evening. Seas 5 ft in the evening then 2 ft or less.
.SAT...Light winds. Seas 2 ft or less.
.SAT NIGHT...Light winds becoming SE 10 kt late. Seas 2 ft
or less. Rain late.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.MON...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
247 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ031-101630-
Stephens Passage-
247 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt. Seas 5 ft in the
evening then 2 ft or less.
.SAT...Light winds. Seas 2 ft or less.
.SAT NIGHT...Light winds. Seas 2 ft or less.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.MON...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
.TUE...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
.WED...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
247 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ032-101630-
Northern Chatham Strait-
247 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING...
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 10 kt. Seas 5 ft in the
evening then 2 ft or less.
.SAT...Light winds. Seas 2 ft or less.
.SAT NIGHT...Light winds. Seas 2 ft or less.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.MON...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
.TUE...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
.WED...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
247 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
PKZ032>034-642-100000-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0322.000000T0000Z-261010T0000Z/
Northern Chatham Strait-Southern Chatham Strait-Frederick Sound-
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM-
247 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
6 to 9 ft.
* WHERE...Northern Chatham Strait, Southern Chatham Strait,
Frederick Sound and Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15
NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
247 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ033-101630-
Southern Chatham Strait-
247 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING...
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt diminishing to 10 kt. Seas 5 ft in the
evening then 2 ft or less. Near ocean entrances, seas 6 ft.
.SAT...Light winds. Seas 2 ft or less, except 4 ft near
ocean entrances.
.SAT NIGHT...Light winds. Seas 2 ft or less, except 5 ft
near ocean entrances.
.SUN...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 8 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 8 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain.
.MON...Light winds. Seas 2 ft or less.
.TUE...S wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
.WED...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
247 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ034-101630-
Frederick Sound-
247 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING...
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt in the afternoon becoming light. Seas 5
ft in the evening then 2 ft or less.
.SAT...Light winds. Seas 2 ft or less.
.SAT NIGHT...Light winds becoming SE 10 kt late. Seas 2 ft
or less.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.MON...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
.TUE...S wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
.WED...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
247 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
PKZ661-100700-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0322.000000T0000Z-261010T1200Z/
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM-
247 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
7 to 10 ft.
* WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
247 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
PKZ662-100700-
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0322.000000T0000Z-261010T0900Z/
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM-
247 PM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft.
* WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
356 AM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
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.
PKZ712-100015-
Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare from 15 to 75 NM-
356 AM AKDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY SATURDAY...
.TODAY...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$