National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZUS56 KSEW

FZUS56 KSEW 190927
CWFSEW

Coastal Waters Forecast for Washington
National Weather Service Seattle WA
227 AM PDT Tue May 19 2026

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

PZZ100-192230
227 AM PDT Tue May 19 2026

.SYNOPSIS FOR THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL WASHINGTON COASTAL AND INLAND WATERS...High pressure will remain offshore throughout the week, with westerly pushes expected through the Strait of Juan de Fuca.


PZZ150-192230
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm
227 AM PDT Tue May 19 2026

TODAY
W wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to NW late. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds and W 7 ft at 13 seconds.

TONIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds, W 6 ft at 8 seconds and W 8 ft at 12 seconds.

WED
E wind around 5 kt, backing to NW in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 11 seconds.

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

THU
NW wind around 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 10 seconds.

THU NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 8 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and W 8 ft at 9 seconds.

FRI
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 7 seconds and W 8 ft at 9 seconds.

FRI NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft, building to 8 to 10 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 6 seconds and W 10 ft at 10 seconds.

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

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


PZZ153-192230
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm
227 AM PDT Tue May 19 2026

TODAY
W wind around 5 kt, veering to NW 10 to 15 kt this afternoon. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds and W 7 ft at 13 seconds.

TONIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 5 seconds, NW 6 ft at 8 seconds and W 7 ft at 12 seconds.

WED
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 6 seconds and W 7 ft at 12 seconds.

WED NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 7 ft at 10 seconds.

THU
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds and W 6 ft at 10 seconds.

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

FRI
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds and W 8 ft at 9 seconds.

FRI NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 10 ft at 10 seconds.

SAT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and W 11 ft at 10 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds, W 9 ft at 9 seconds and W 4 ft at 15 seconds.


PZZ156-192230
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm
227 AM PDT Tue May 19 2026

TODAY
W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt this afternoon. Seas 6 to 7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft this afternoon. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and W 8 ft at 13 seconds.

TONIGHT
NW wind around 15 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and W 8 ft at 12 seconds.

WED
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 8 ft at 11 seconds.

WED NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds and NW 7 ft at 11 seconds.

THU
N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 5 seconds and NW 7 ft at 8 seconds.

THU NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft, building to 7 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and NW 8 ft at 9 seconds.

FRI
NW wind around 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and NW 8 ft at 9 seconds.

FRI NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds and NW 9 ft at 10 seconds.

SAT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds and NW 11 ft at 10 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds, NW 10 ft at 9 seconds and W 3 ft at 16 seconds.


PZZ170-192230
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm
227 AM PDT Tue May 19 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT

TODAY
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and W 8 ft at 13 seconds.

TONIGHT
NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 7 seconds and W 9 ft at 12 seconds.

WED
N wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft, subsiding to 6 to 8 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 6 seconds and W 9 ft at 11 seconds.

WED NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft, building to 7 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 7 seconds and NW 9 ft at 10 seconds.

THU
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds and NW 8 ft at 10 seconds.

THU NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft, building to 8 to 11 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds and NW 10 ft at 9 seconds.

FRI
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft, subsiding to 7 to 9 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NW 10 ft at 9 seconds.

FRI NIGHT
NW wind 20 to 25 kt, rising to 25 to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 8 to 11 ft, building to 11 to 15 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds, NW 15 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

SAT
NW wind 25 to 30 kt, easing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 13 to 17 ft, subsiding to 11 to 15 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds, NW 16 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds, NW 12 ft at 9 seconds and W 5 ft at 15 seconds.


PZZ173-192230
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm
227 AM PDT Tue May 19 2026

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT

TODAY
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 6 seconds and W 8 ft at 13 seconds.

TONIGHT
NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 7 seconds and W 6 ft at 12 seconds.

WED
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 to 11 ft, subsiding to 6 to 9 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds and NW 9 ft at 12 seconds.

WED NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft, building to 8 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: N 5 ft at 7 seconds and NW 8 ft at 9 seconds.

THU
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 7 seconds.

THU NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft, building to 8 to 11 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 8 seconds.

FRI
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft, subsiding to 8 to 10 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 9 seconds.

FRI NIGHT
NW wind 20 to 25 kt, rising to 25 to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 9 to 12 ft, building to 10 to 14 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds, NW 14 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

SAT
NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft, subsiding to 11 to 15 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 6 seconds, NW 15 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 6 seconds, NW 11 ft at 9 seconds and W 5 ft at 15 seconds.


PZZ176-192230
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm
227 AM PDT Tue May 19 2026

TODAY
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt this afternoon. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and W 9 ft at 13 seconds.

TONIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas around 9 ft. Wave Detail: N 7 ft at 7 seconds, NW 8 ft at 8 seconds and W 8 ft at 12 seconds.

WED
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 9 ft, subsiding to 7 to 10 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: N 6 ft at 6 seconds and NW 9 ft at 12 seconds.

WED NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: N 6 ft at 5 seconds and NW 9 ft at 11 seconds.

THU
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: N 7 ft at 6 seconds and NW 8 ft at 9 seconds.

THU NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft, building to 9 to 10 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 8 seconds.

FRI
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 9 seconds.

FRI NIGHT
NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft, building to 10 to 13 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 5 seconds, NW 13 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

SAT
NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 5 seconds, NW 14 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 17 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds, NW 11 ft at 9 seconds and NW 5 ft at 15 seconds.


PZZ130-192230
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
227 AM PDT Tue May 19 2026

TODAY
W wind around 5 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt this afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 13 seconds.

TONIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW around 5 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 11 seconds.

WED
E wind around 5 kt, backing to NW in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 11 seconds.

WED NIGHT
W wind around 10 kt, easing to around 5 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 10 seconds.

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

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

FRI
SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 10 seconds.

FRI NIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 10 seconds.

SAT
W wind around 5 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 10 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
W wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 9 seconds and W 3 ft at 15 seconds.


PZZ131-192230
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
227 AM PDT Tue May 19 2026

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

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT

TODAY
W wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 20 to 30 kt. Waves 3 to 5 ft.

TONIGHT
W wind 20 to 30 kt. Waves 4 to 6 ft.

WED
N wind around 5 kt. Waves around 3 ft in the morning, then around 2 ft or less.

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

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

THU NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Waves 3 to 4 ft.

FRI
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 3 ft in the morning, then around 2 ft or less.

FRI NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Waves 3 to 4 ft.

SAT
W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves 3 to 4 ft.

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


PZZ132-192230
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
227 AM PDT Tue May 19 2026

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

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT

TODAY
S wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt late. Waves around 2 ft or less, then around 3 ft this afternoon. A slight chance of rain early this morning.

TONIGHT
W wind 20 to 25 kt. Waves 3 to 5 ft.

WED
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 3 ft in the morning, then around 2 ft or less.

WED NIGHT
W wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.

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

THU NIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less, then around 3 ft after midnight.

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

FRI NIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less, then around 3 ft after midnight.

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

SAT NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Waves 3 to 4 ft.


PZZ134-192230
Admiralty Inlet
227 AM PDT Tue May 19 2026

TODAY
SE wind around 5 kt, veering to NW late. Waves around 2 ft or less. A slight chance of rain early this morning.

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

WED
NW wind around 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.

WED NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, easing to around 5 kt after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.

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

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

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

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


PZZ133-192230
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands
227 AM PDT Tue May 19 2026

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

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

WED
NW wind around 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.

WED NIGHT
W wind around 5 kt, backing to S after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.

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

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

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

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

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

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


PZZ135-192230
Puget Sound and Hood Canal
227 AM PDT Tue May 19 2026

TODAY
S wind around 5 kt, veering to NW late. Waves around 2 ft or less. A slight chance of rain late.

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

WED
N wind around 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.

WED NIGHT
N wind 5 to 10 kt, easing to around 5 kt after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.

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

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

FRI
SW wind around 5 kt, veering to W 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. Waves around 2 ft or less.

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


PZZ110-192230
Grays Harbor Bar
227 AM PDT Tue May 19 2026

Combined seas 6 to 8 feet. Bar conditions moderate. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 700 Am Tuesday, 745 PM Tuesday, and 745 AM Wednesday. The morning ebbs will be very strong.