FZAK61 PAFC 082256
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
256 PM AKDT Wed Jul 8 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.

PKZ399-091345-
256 PM AKDT Wed Jul 8 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A 1005 mb low at 57N 150W moves to 56N 138W at 1007 mb by Thu
afternoon before moving inland by Fri afternoon. Its front moves
from the W. Gulf to the E. Gulf through Fri afternoon.

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PKZ351-091345-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
256 PM AKDT Wed Jul 8 2026

.TONIGHT...E wind up to 20 kt becoming NE after midnight. Seas 4
to 7 ft. Rain.
.THU...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...W wind up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft.

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PKZ352-091345-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
256 PM AKDT Wed Jul 8 2026

.TONIGHT...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.THU...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...W wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft.

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