National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZAK61 PAFC

FZAK61 PAFC 212320
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
220 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026

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.

PKZ399-221345
220 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026

SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA

High pressure builds in the Gulf of Alaska through Fri morning. A weak front moves into the southern Gulf Fri morning through Fri afternoon.

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PKZ351-221345
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W
220 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026

TONIGHT
NE wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.

THU
NE wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.

THU NIGHT
E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.

FRI
E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.

FRI NIGHT
E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.

SAT THROUGH MON
SE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

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PKZ352-221345
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of 144W
220 PM AKST Wed Jan 21 2026

TONIGHT
NE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.

THU
NE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.

THU NIGHT
E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

FRI
SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

FRI NIGHT
SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

SAT THROUGH MON
SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.