Albatross bank
NDBC buoy 46078
Observed , 40 minutes ago
Hazardous
Gale Warning in effect. Moderate WSW winds at 12 kn gusting to 16 kn. Rough seas at 6 ft with 8 second dominant period from the NE. Water 55°F, air 49°F. Tonight: NW Wind 10 To 25 Kt.
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Gale Warning issued September 23 at 3:04PM AKDT until September 25 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
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. .TONIGHT...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Isolated thunderstorms east of 147W in the evening. .THU...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .THU NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft. Rain. .FRI...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. .FRI NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. .SAT THROUGH MON...W wind 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
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Speed
12kn
Gust
16kn
Direction
250° WSW
Trend
Steady
Last 11 hours12 to 17 kn
Waves
5.9ft
Period
8 s
Direction
42° NE
Last 11 hours5.6 to 6.9 ft
Air temp
49°F
49 to 50°F today
Water temp
55°F
55 to 55°F today
Pressure
1014mbar
Tendency
Steady
3 hour change
+0.2 mbar
Last 11 hours1011 to 1014 mbar
Zone forecast
Tonight
NW Wind 10 To 25 Kt. Seas 4 To 8 Ft. Isolated Thunderstorms East Of 147w In The Evening.
Thu
SW Wind 10 To 25 Kt. Seas 5 Ft.
Thu Night
S Wind 20 To 35 Kt. Seas 5 To 10 Ft. Rain.
Synopsis
A 1001 mb low at 56N 141W moves to 55N 139W at 1010 mb Thu afternoon before dissipating. A front from a Bering low enters the Gulf Thu morning. The front lifts NE across the Gulf through Fri afternoon.
NWS zone Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of 144W
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 49 to 50°F, water 55 to 55°F, pressure 1,011 to 1,014 mbar over the same window.
Common questions
How often does buoy 46078 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 46078?
Buoycast Pro lets you set your own limits on wind, waves or pressure and sends a threshold notification when this buoy crosses them.
Does this page show NOAA warnings for this area?
Watches, warnings, and advisories for Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of 144W appear alongside the conditions, here and in the app. Pro also pushes NOAA watches, warnings, and advisories when they are issued.
Can I see the forecast against what buoy 46078 measured?
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Station 46078
55°33'40" N 152°35'56" W · 3D66 · owned and maintained by NDBC
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