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3NM SW Ninilchik AK

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High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.

Water temperature forecast is experimental.

Last Update: 9:28 pm AKDT Apr 9, 2026
Forecast Valid: 10pm AKDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 16, 2026

Synopsis: A trough pushes across the Gulf of Alaska from west to east on Fri. Weak high pressure temporarily builds over the Gulf on Sat.

Tonight

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly cloudy. Seas around 1 ft.

Friday

Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming SSW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. A chance of rain after 10am. Seas 1 to 2 ft.

Friday Night

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly cloudy. Seas 1 to 2 ft.

Saturday

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly cloudy. Seas 1 to 2 ft.

Saturday Night

Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of rain and snow between 1am and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Seas around 1 ft.

Sunday

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Scattered snow showers before 10am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Seas around 2 ft.

Sunday Night

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Scattered rain and snow showers before 10pm, then scattered snow showers between 10pm and 4am. Seas around 2 ft.

Monday

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny. Seas around 1 ft.

Monday Night

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly clear. Seas around 1 ft.

*Notices:

This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.

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