National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZUS56 KSEW

FZUS56 KSEW 120835
CWFSEW

Coastal Waters Forecast for Washington
National Weather Service Seattle WA
135 AM PDT Wed Aug 12 2026

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

PZZ100-122145
135 AM PDT Wed Aug 12 2026

.SYNOPSIS FOR THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL WASHINGTON COASTAL AND INLAND WATERS...Onshore flow will continue throughout the week with high pressure situated offshore and lower pressure inland. High pressure gets pushed southward this weekend with weak pressure gradients offshore. Diurnal pushes of westerly winds are expected along the Strait of Juan de Fuca over the next several afternoons and evenings.


PZZ150-122145
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm
135 AM PDT Wed Aug 12 2026

TODAY
W wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 4 ft at 8 seconds. Areas of drizzle early this morning.

TONIGHT
W wind around 5 kt, backing to SW after midnight. Seas around 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 7 seconds.

THU
S wind around 5 kt. Seas around 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds.

THU NIGHT
W wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 7 seconds.

FRI
SW wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Areas of drizzle in the morning.

FRI NIGHT
W wind around 5 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

SAT
Light and variable winds, becoming SW around 5 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
NW wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds, W 3 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.

SUN
NW wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 2 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

SUN NIGHT
NW wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 2 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.


PZZ153-122145
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm
135 AM PDT Wed Aug 12 2026

TODAY
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 4 ft at 7 seconds. Areas of drizzle early this morning.

TONIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, easing to around 5 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds.

THU
SW wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds.

THU NIGHT
NW wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds.

FRI
W wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds. Areas of drizzle in the morning.

FRI NIGHT
NW wind around 5 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds.

SAT
N wind around 5 kt, backing to W in the afternoon. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 6 seconds, W 3 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
NW wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds, W 3 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

SUN
NW wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds, W 3 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

SUN NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds, W 3 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.


PZZ156-122145
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm
135 AM PDT Wed Aug 12 2026

TODAY
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft this afternoon. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds. Areas of drizzle early this morning.

TONIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds.

THU
W wind around 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds.

THU NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 8 seconds.

FRI
NW wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds. Areas of drizzle in the morning.

FRI NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, easing to around 5 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 8 seconds.

SAT
NW wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 7 seconds, W 3 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds, W 3 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 18 seconds.

SUN
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

SUN NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.


PZZ170-122145
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm
135 AM PDT Wed Aug 12 2026

TODAY
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds, W 4 ft at 11 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. Areas of drizzle early this morning.

TONIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 4 seconds, W 5 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

THU
W wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.

THU NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 5 seconds, W 4 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

FRI
W wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Areas of drizzle in the morning.

FRI NIGHT
W wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

SAT
W wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds, W 3 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 2 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 18 seconds.

SUN
NW wind around 5 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 2 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

SUN NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 2 ft at 8 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds.


PZZ173-122145
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm
135 AM PDT Wed Aug 12 2026

TODAY
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 6 seconds, W 4 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds. Areas of drizzle early this morning.

TONIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

THU
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds, W 4 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.

THU NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds, W 3 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.

FRI
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds, W 2 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Areas of drizzle in the morning.

FRI NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds, W 3 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

SAT
W wind around 5 kt. Seas around 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds, W 3 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 3 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 18 seconds.

SUN
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 3 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

SUN NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 3 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.


PZZ176-122145
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm
135 AM PDT Wed Aug 12 2026

TODAY
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 18 seconds. Areas of drizzle early this morning.

TONIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds, W 5 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

THU
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.

THU NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds, W 4 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.

FRI
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds, W 3 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds. Areas of drizzle in the morning.

FRI NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds, W 3 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.

SAT
NW wind around 5 kt. Seas around 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds, W 3 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds, W 3 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

SUN
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

SUN NIGHT
NW wind around 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds.


PZZ130-122145
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
135 AM PDT Wed Aug 12 2026

TODAY
W wind 5 to 10 kt, easing to around 5 kt until late afternoon, rising to 5 to 10 kt late. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds. Areas of drizzle early this morning.

TONIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds.

THU
W wind around 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds.

THU NIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds.

FRI
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds. Areas of drizzle in the morning.

FRI NIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 7 seconds.

SAT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 10 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 10 seconds.

SUN
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 2 ft at 8 seconds.

SUN NIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 2 ft at 8 seconds.


PZZ131-122145
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
135 AM PDT Wed Aug 12 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING

TODAY
W wind 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt early. Waves around 3 ft after midnight, then around 2 ft or less.

TONIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

THU
W wind 5 to 10 kt, easing to around 5 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.

THU NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

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

FRI NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 3 ft.

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

SAT NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 3 ft.

SUN
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

SUN NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.


PZZ132-122145
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
135 AM PDT Wed Aug 12 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING

TODAY
W wind 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt early. Waves 2 to 3 ft after midnight, then around 2 ft or less.

TONIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

THU
W wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

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

FRI
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

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

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

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

SUN
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

SUN NIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.


PZZ134-122145
Admiralty Inlet
135 AM PDT Wed Aug 12 2026

TODAY
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W this morning, veering to NW around 5 kt this afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.

TONIGHT
NW wind around 5 kt, backing to SW after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.

THU
S wind around 5 kt, veering to NW around 5 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.

THU NIGHT
NW wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

FRI
S wind around 5 kt, veering to NW around 5 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.

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

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

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

SUN
Light and variable winds, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.

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


PZZ133-122145
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands
135 AM PDT Wed Aug 12 2026

TODAY
SW wind around 5 kt, veering to W this afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.

TONIGHT
S wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

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

THU NIGHT
S wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

FRI
S wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

FRI NIGHT
S wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

SAT
S wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

SAT NIGHT
S wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

SUN
SW wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

SUN NIGHT
S wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.


PZZ135-122145
Puget Sound and Hood Canal
135 AM PDT Wed Aug 12 2026

TODAY
N wind around 5 kt after midnight, becoming light and variable, then becoming S around 5 kt late this morning, veering to NW. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms early this afternoon.

TONIGHT
NW wind around 5 kt, backing to SW after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.

THU
S wind around 5 kt, veering to NW in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.

THU NIGHT
NW wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

FRI
SW wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

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

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

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

SUN
Light and variable winds, becoming NW around 5 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.

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

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.


PZZ110-122145
Grays Harbor Bar
135 AM PDT Wed Aug 12 2026

Combined seas around 2 ft building to 3 to 5 ft this evening. Bar conditions light. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 445 AM Wednesday, 515 PM Wednesday, and 530 AM Thursday. The Wednesday and Thursday morning ebbs will be very strong.