National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZUS56 KSEW

FZUS56 KSEW 120844
CWFSEW

Coastal Waters Forecast for Washington
National Weather Service Seattle WA
144 AM PDT Tue May 12 2026

Inland waters of western Washington and the northern and central Washington coastal waters including the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary

PZZ100-122145
144 AM PDT Tue May 12 2026

.SYNOPSIS FOR THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL WASHINGTON COASTAL AND INLAND WATERS...High pressure stays over the waters today. A weak system will pass through Wednesday, with pushes through the Strait of Juan de Fuca expected at times through the end of the week.


PZZ150-122145
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm
144 AM PDT Tue May 12 2026

TODAY
E wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to SW this afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.

TONIGHT
SW wind around 5 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds, W 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

WED
W wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 6 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain in the afternoon.

WED NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds and W 5 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain.

THU
W wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to SW in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and W 4 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of rain in the afternoon.

THU NIGHT
S wind around 10 kt, veering to SW after midnight. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Rain.

FRI
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 6 ft at 12 seconds. Rain in the morning, then showers in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: W 8 ft at 13 seconds. Showers in the evening, then rain after midnight.

SAT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 8 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.

SAT NIGHT
W wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds and W 8 ft at 12 seconds.


PZZ153-122145
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm
144 AM PDT Tue May 12 2026

TODAY
E wind around 5 kt, veering to SW late this morning and afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 6 seconds and W 4 ft at 11 seconds.

TONIGHT
W wind around 5 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds and W 4 ft at 11 seconds.

WED
W wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain in the afternoon.

WED NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds and W 5 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain.

THU
W wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to SW in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and W 4 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of rain in the afternoon.

THU NIGHT
S wind around 10 kt, veering to SW after midnight. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds. Rain.

FRI
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 6 ft at 10 seconds. Rain likely in the morning, then showers in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 7 ft at 14 seconds. Showers in the evening, then rain after midnight.

SAT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 8 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.

SAT NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds and W 8 ft at 12 seconds.


PZZ156-122145
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm
144 AM PDT Tue May 12 2026

TODAY
E wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to SW this afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 6 seconds and W 4 ft at 11 seconds.

TONIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and W 5 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.

WED
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.

WED NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds and W 5 ft at 11 seconds.

THU
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and W 4 ft at 10 seconds.

THU NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of rain.

FRI
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds and W 6 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and W 8 ft at 13 seconds. Showers likely in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.

SAT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: W 9 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.

SAT NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and W 8 ft at 12 seconds.


PZZ170-122145
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm
144 AM PDT Tue May 12 2026

TODAY
NE wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to W this afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds, W 4 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

TONIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 5 seconds, W 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.

WED
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 6 seconds, W 5 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

WED NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds, W 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

THU
W wind around 10 kt, backing to SW in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds, W 4 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain in the afternoon.

THU NIGHT
SW wind 10 to 15 kt, veering to W after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.

FRI
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds, W 7 ft at 14 seconds and S 2 ft at 17 seconds. Rain likely in the morning, then rain in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
W wind around 15 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds, W 9 ft at 14 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds. Rain likely.

SAT
NW wind around 15 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 9 ft at 13 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 6 seconds, W 8 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.


PZZ173-122145
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm
144 AM PDT Tue May 12 2026

TODAY
NE wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to W late. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds, W 4 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

TONIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.

WED
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 6 seconds, W 5 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

WED NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds, W 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

THU
W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds, W 4 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain in the afternoon.

THU NIGHT
SW wind 10 to 15 kt, veering to W after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds, W 6 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.

FRI
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds, W 8 ft at 14 seconds and S 2 ft at 17 seconds. Rain likely in the morning, then showers in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
W wind around 15 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 9 ft at 13 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.

SAT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 6 seconds, W 9 ft at 13 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 8 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.


PZZ176-122145
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm
144 AM PDT Tue May 12 2026

TODAY
N wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to W this afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 6 seconds, W 4 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

TONIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, building to 6 to 7 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

WED
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 6 seconds, W 6 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

WED NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds, W 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

THU
W wind around 10 kt, backing to SW in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds, W 4 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain in the afternoon.

THU NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds, W 6 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening.

FRI
W wind around 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft, building to 6 to 8 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 8 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
W wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 9 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.

SAT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 6 seconds, W 9 ft at 13 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 6 seconds, W 8 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.


PZZ130-122145
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
144 AM PDT Tue May 12 2026

TODAY
E wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE 5 to 10 kt early this afternoon, veering to SW late. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 4 ft at 11 seconds.

TONIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 4 ft at 11 seconds.

WED
W wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 6 seconds and W 5 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain.

WED NIGHT
W wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 6 seconds and W 4 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.

THU
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds and W 3 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of rain in the afternoon.

THU NIGHT
SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 10 seconds. Rain.

FRI
W wind around 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 12 seconds. Rain in the morning, then showers in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 13 seconds. Rain, mainly in the evening.

SAT
W wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds and W 6 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain.

SAT NIGHT
W wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds and W 7 ft at 12 seconds.


PZZ131-122145
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
144 AM PDT Tue May 12 2026

TODAY
E wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt early this afternoon, then becoming W 10 to 15 kt late. Waves around 2 ft or less.

TONIGHT
W wind 15 to 20 kt. Waves 3 to 5 ft. A chance of rain after midnight.

WED
W wind 20 to 25 kt, rising to 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Waves 4 to 6 ft. A chance of rain in the morning.

WED NIGHT
W wind 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, easing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Waves 5 to 7 ft. A chance of rain.

THU
W wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves 3 to 4 ft. A chance of rain in the morning.

THU NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves around 3 ft in the evening, then around 2 ft or less. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.

FRI
W wind 15 to 20 kt. Waves 3 to 4 ft. A chance of rain in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
W wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves 3 to 4 ft. A chance of rain.

SAT
W wind 15 to 20 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Waves 3 to 5 ft. A chance of rain.

SAT NIGHT
W wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Waves 4 to 6 ft.


PZZ132-122145
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
144 AM PDT Tue May 12 2026

TODAY
NW wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

TONIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Waves 3 to 4 ft. A chance of rain after midnight.

WED
SW wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Waves 3 to 4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft in the afternoon. A chance of rain in the morning.

WED NIGHT
W wind 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Waves 5 to 8 ft, subsiding to 4 to 6 ft after midnight.

THU
SW wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves 3 to 4 ft in the morning, then around 2 ft or less.

THU NIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to SW after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.

FRI
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less, then around 3 ft in the afternoon. A chance of rain in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
W wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves 3 to 4 ft. A chance of rain.

SAT
SW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Waves 3 to 4 ft. A chance of rain.

SAT NIGHT
W wind 15 to 20 kt. Waves 3 to 5 ft.


PZZ134-122145
Admiralty Inlet
144 AM PDT Tue May 12 2026

TODAY
NW wind around 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt late. Waves around 2 ft or less.

TONIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to S after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain after midnight.

WED
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. Rain, mainly in the morning.

WED NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW around 5 kt after midnight. Waves around 3 ft. A chance of rain.

THU
S wind around 5 kt, veering to W in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain in the afternoon.

THU NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less. Rain likely in the evening.

FRI
S wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to NW in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain in the morning, then showers in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to S after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less. Rain, mainly in the evening.

SAT
S wind around 5 kt, veering to NW in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain.

SAT NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.


PZZ133-122145
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands
144 AM PDT Tue May 12 2026

TODAY
NW wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

TONIGHT
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain after midnight.

WED
S wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain in the morning.

WED NIGHT
SW wind 15 to 20 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain.

THU
SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

THU NIGHT
SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.

FRI
SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. Showers likely in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.

SAT
SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain in the morning.

SAT NIGHT
SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.


PZZ135-122145
Puget Sound and Hood Canal
144 AM PDT Tue May 12 2026

TODAY
N wind around 5 kt, backing to SW 10 to 15 kt late. Waves around 2 ft or less.

TONIGHT
S wind 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain.

WED
S wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.

WED NIGHT
SW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain in the evening.

THU
S wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.

THU NIGHT
SW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain in the evening.

FRI
SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
SW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less. Showers likely in the evening.

SAT
SW wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to W in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain.

SAT NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.


PZZ110-122145
Grays Harbor Bar
144 AM PDT Tue May 12 2026

Combined seas 4 to 6 ft. Bar conditions light. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 145 PM Tuesday afternoon, 230 AM and 245 PM Wednesday.