FZAK61 PAFC 161138
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
338 AM AKDT Thu Apr 16 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.

PKZ399-170100-
338 AM AKDT Thu Apr 16 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A trough in the southwestern Gulf strengthens to a 1008 mb low at
58N 152W Thu afternoon. It moves to 60N 147W at 1007 mb Sat morning.

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PKZ351-170100-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
338 AM AKDT Thu Apr 16 2026

.TODAY...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

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PKZ352-170100-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
338 AM AKDT Thu Apr 16 2026

.TODAY...SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

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