FZAK61 PAFC 181129
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
329 AM AKDT Mon May 18 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.

PKZ399-190215-
329 AM AKDT Mon May 18 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A Bering low pushes a series of fronts across the Gulf through 
Tue night. A North Pacific A 1008 mb low enters the region Wed 
morning at 56N 153W.

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PKZ351-190215-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
329 AM AKDT Mon May 18 2026

.TODAY...S wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt becoming SE after midnight. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.WED...W wind up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.

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PKZ352-190215-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
329 AM AKDT Mon May 18 2026

.TODAY...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.TUE...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

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