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Fishing forecast Alaska

Sea conditions for anglers and small boats: waves, wind, gusts, the best fishing times and a 7-day sea outlook.

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Sea data for Resurrection Bay, Seward (Open-Meteo marine model). Conditions differ along the coast and on bays, lakes and rivers.

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Fair – moderate seas

Waves
2.1 ft
Sea state
Slight
Wind
12 mph N
Gusts
11 mph
Swell
1.8 ft
Wave period
9 s
Water temperature
48 °F
Visibility
6.2 mi

Wave height – next 48 hours

Thu 3 AM2.1 ft
6 AM2.3 ft
9 AM2.6 ft
12 PM2.9 ft
3 PM3.5 ft
6 PM4.6 ft
9 PM6 ft
Fri 12 AM7 ft
3 AM7.7 ft
6 AM7.8 ft
9 AM7.5 ft
12 PM7.5 ft
3 PM7.2 ft
6 PM6.9 ft
9 PM6.8 ft
Sat 12 AM6.7 ft

Amber ≥ 4.1 ft (caution), red ≥ 8.2 ft (dangerous for small boats).

Best fishing times today

Waning gibbous · strong tides
  • High tide turn2:42 AM – 4:42 AM
  • Dawn bite7:05 AM – 9:05 AM
  • Low tide turn8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
  • High tide turn2:11 PM – 4:11 PM
  • Dusk bite4:14 PM – 6:14 PM
  • Low tide turn9:02 PM – 11:02 PM

Fish feed most actively around dawn, dusk and when the tide turns. New and full moon bring stronger currents.

7-day sea outlook

DayMax wavesWindRainSmall boats
Today 6.7 ft 14 mph 0% Small craft caution
Tomorrow 8 ft 7 mph 0% Small craft caution
Sat, Oct 31 6.7 ft 7 mph 100% Small craft caution
Sun, Nov 1 4.9 ft 5 mph 100% Small craft caution
Mon, Nov 2 9.5 ft 5 mph 64% Dangerous
Tue, Nov 3 6.2 ft 7 mph 84% Small craft caution
Wed, Nov 4 – 8 mph 100% Good

Always wear a life jacket, file a float plan (tell someone your route and return time), check the NWS marine forecast and Small Craft Advisories and monitor VHF channel 16 / NOAA Weather Radio. Do not go out when a gale, storm or tropical warning is in effect. U.S. Coast Guard emergencies: VHF 16 or 911.