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National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZAK61 PAFC

FZAK61 PAFC 231133
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
333 AM AKDT Wed Apr 23 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.

PKZ399-240030
333 AM AKDT Wed Apr 23 2025

SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA

A 997 mb low at 56N 148W moves to 56N 145W at 1000 mb by Thu morning. It continues to 58N 140W at 1006 mb by Fri morning. Its front moves to the N Gulf and pushes inland by Thu morning.

PKZ351-240030
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W
333 AM AKDT Wed Apr 23 2025

TODAY
E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Rain.

TONIGHT
E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.

THU
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.

THU NIGHT
N wind up to 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.

FRI
NE wind up to 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.

SAT THROUGH SUN
SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.

PKZ352-240030
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of 144W
333 AM AKDT Wed Apr 23 2025

TODAY
N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.

TONIGHT
NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

THU
NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.

THU NIGHT
SW wind up to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.

FRI
SE wind up to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.

SAT THROUGH SUN
S wind up to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.