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National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZAK61 PAFC
FZAK61 PAFC 041106
OFFAER
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
306 AM AKDT Fri Apr 4 2025
Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ399-050030
306 AM AKDT Fri Apr 4 2025
SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA
A 973 mb North Pacific low complex moves to 54N 155W at 978 mb for Sat morning. It pivots to 51N 151W at 985 mb by Sun morning. Its front lingers across the Gulf through Sat afternoon.
PKZ351-050030
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W
306 AM AKDT Fri Apr 4 2025
GALE WARNING TODAY
TODAY
SE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
TONIGHT
E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft.
SAT
SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft. Rain.
SAT NIGHT
SE wind 25 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft.
SUN
SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
MON THROUGH TUE
SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
PKZ352-050030
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W
306 AM AKDT Fri Apr 4 2025
TODAY
SE wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
TONIGHT
SE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
SAT
SE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 15 ft.
SAT NIGHT
E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
SUN
E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
MON THROUGH TUE
W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.