Shumagin islands

NDBC buoy 46075

Observed , 49 minutes ago

Hazardous

Gale Warning in effect. Moderate SE winds at 14 kn gusting to 17 kn. Small chop seas at 2 ft with 16 second dominant period from the SSE. Water 52°F, air 50°F. Tonight: SE Wind 40 Kt.

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Gale Warning

Gale Warning issued September 23 at 4:27AM AKDT until September 24 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out. 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. .TODAY...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .TONIGHT...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft building to 15 ft after midnight. Widespread rain showers. .THU...SW wind 40 kt diminishing to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 15 ft. .THU NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft. .FRI...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 25 ft. .SAT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft. .SUN...W wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.

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Wind

Speed

14kn

Gust

17kn

Direction

130° SE

Trend

Rising

Last 11 hours0 to 14 kn

Waves

2.3ft

Period

16 s

Direction

159° SSE

Last 11 hours2 to 3 ft

Air temp

50°F

48 to 50°F today

Water temp

52°F

52 to 53°F today

Pressure

1013mbar

Tendency

Easing

3 hour change

-1.7 mbar

Last 11 hours1013 to 1016 mbar

Zone forecast

Tonight

SE Wind 40 Kt. Seas 9 Ft Building To 15 Ft After Midnight. Rain Showers.

Thu

SW Wind 40 Kt Diminishing To 30 Kt In The Afternoon. Seas 15 Ft.

Thu Night

SW Wind 40 Kt. Seas 15 Ft Building To 21 Ft After Midnight. Rain Showers.

Synopsis

248 PM AKDT Wed Sep 23 2026 .SYNOPSIS FOR SOUTHWEST ALASKA+BRISTOL BAY+THE ALASKA PENINSULA WATERS AND THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS...

NWS zone Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef from 15 to 100 NM

Last 24 hours

Time WindWaves
14 kn SE2.3 ft
7.8 kn SE2.3 ft
3.9 kn E3 ft
1.9 kn NE3 ft
3.9 kn N

Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 48 to 50°F, water 52 to 53°F, pressure 1,013 to 1,016 mbar over the same window.

Common questions

How often does buoy 46075 report?

Wind, temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes. Wave height and period update about every 30 minutes.

Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy 46075?

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Watches, warnings, and advisories for Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef from 15 to 100 NM appear alongside the conditions, here and in the app. Pro also pushes NOAA watches, warnings, and advisories when they are issued.

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Station 46075
53°58'08" N 160°47'38" W · 3D70 · owned and maintained by NDBC

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