National Weather Service Marine Forecast FZUS56 KSEW

FZUS56 KSEW 280906
CWFSEW

Coastal Waters Forecast for Washington
National Weather Service Seattle WA
206 AM PDT Tue Apr 28 2026

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

PZZ100-282215
206 AM PDT Tue Apr 28 2026

.SYNOPSIS FOR THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL WASHINGTON COASTAL AND INLAND WATERS...Broad high pressure will persist well offshore with low pressure over land. The pattern remains steady through early next week. High pressure will weaken slightly on on Thursday as a weak cold front moves over the waters.


PZZ150-282215
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm
206 AM PDT Tue Apr 28 2026

TODAY
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 9 seconds and SW 3 ft at 16 seconds. A slight chance of rain this morning.

TONIGHT
SW wind around 5 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds and W 4 ft at 17 seconds.

WED
NE wind around 5 kt, backing to NW in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 8 seconds and W 6 ft at 15 seconds.

WED NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 5 seconds and W 7 ft at 14 seconds.

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

THU NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and W 7 ft at 13 seconds.

FRI
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds and W 7 ft at 12 seconds.

FRI NIGHT
NW wind around 10 kt, easing to around 5 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 9 seconds and W 6 ft at 12 seconds.

SAT
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 9 seconds and W 2 ft at 21 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 8 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 9 seconds and W 4 ft at 17 seconds.


PZZ153-282215
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm
206 AM PDT Tue Apr 28 2026

TODAY
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 9 seconds and W 2 ft at 16 seconds. A slight chance of rain this morning.

TONIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming N after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 10 seconds and W 3 ft at 17 seconds.

WED
NE wind around 5 kt, backing to W in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 8 seconds and W 6 ft at 15 seconds.

WED NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 6 seconds and W 5 ft at 14 seconds.

THU
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and W 4 ft at 13 seconds.

THU NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and W 4 ft at 13 seconds.

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

FRI NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 6 seconds and W 4 ft at 12 seconds.

SAT
N wind around 5 kt, backing to NW in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 11 seconds and W 3 ft at 20 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 9 seconds and W 4 ft at 17 seconds.


PZZ156-282215
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm
206 AM PDT Tue Apr 28 2026

TODAY
NW wind around 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 11 seconds and W 3 ft at 17 seconds. A chance of rain this morning, then a slight chance of rain early this afternoon.

TONIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 11 seconds and W 3 ft at 18 seconds.

WED
NE wind around 5 kt, backing to NW in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 10 seconds and W 6 ft at 15 seconds.

WED NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds and W 7 ft at 14 seconds.

THU
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 7 seconds and W 4 ft at 13 seconds.

THU NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 7 seconds and W 5 ft at 13 seconds.

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

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

SAT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 11 seconds and W 2 ft at 21 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 9 seconds and W 4 ft at 17 seconds.


PZZ170-282215
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm
206 AM PDT Tue Apr 28 2026

TODAY
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds.

TONIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 11 seconds and W 5 ft at 16 seconds.

WED
N wind around 5 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 8 seconds and W 7 ft at 15 seconds.

WED NIGHT
NW wind around 10 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 5 seconds and W 6 ft at 14 seconds.

THU
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and W 7 ft at 13 seconds.

THU NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and W 6 ft at 13 seconds.

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

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

SAT
N wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 9 seconds and W 2 ft at 18 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft, building to 8 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 9 seconds and W 5 ft at 17 seconds.


PZZ173-282215
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm
206 AM PDT Tue Apr 28 2026

TODAY
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 9 seconds and W 2 ft at 17 seconds. A slight chance of rain early this morning.

TONIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 11 seconds and W 5 ft at 16 seconds.

WED
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 8 seconds and W 7 ft at 15 seconds.

WED NIGHT
NW wind around 10 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 6 seconds and W 7 ft at 14 seconds.

THU
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 6 seconds and W 5 ft at 13 seconds.

THU NIGHT
NW wind around 15 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 6 seconds and W 5 ft at 13 seconds.

FRI
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 6 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds.

FRI NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 12 seconds.

SAT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 11 seconds and W 2 ft at 18 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft, building to 8 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 9 seconds and W 5 ft at 17 seconds.


PZZ176-282215
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm
206 AM PDT Tue Apr 28 2026

TODAY
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. A slight chance of rain this morning.

TONIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 11 seconds and W 4 ft at 17 seconds.

WED
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 8 seconds and W 7 ft at 15 seconds.

WED NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 6 seconds and W 6 ft at 13 seconds.

THU
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 6 seconds and W 5 ft at 13 seconds.

THU NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 7 seconds and W 5 ft at 13 seconds.

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

FRI NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 11 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds.

SAT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 11 seconds and W 2 ft at 19 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft, building to 8 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 9 seconds and W 5 ft at 17 seconds.


PZZ130-282215
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
206 AM PDT Tue Apr 28 2026

TODAY
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 9 seconds and W 2 ft at 17 seconds. A chance of rain this morning, then a slight chance of rain early this afternoon.

TONIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt, easing to around 5 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 10 seconds and W 2 ft at 16 seconds.

WED
E wind around 5 kt, backing to N in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds and W 5 ft at 15 seconds.

WED NIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and W 5 ft at 13 seconds.

THU
W wind around 5 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds and W 4 ft at 12 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 5 ft at 7 seconds and W 4 ft at 12 seconds.

FRI
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 7 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds.

FRI NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to around 5 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds.

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

SAT NIGHT
NW wind around 5 kt, veering to NE after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 9 seconds and W 3 ft at 17 seconds.


PZZ131-282215
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
206 AM PDT Tue Apr 28 2026

TODAY
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 3 ft. A slight chance of rain until late afternoon.

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

WED
W wind around 5 kt, veering to NE in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.

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

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

THU NIGHT
W wind 15 to 25 kt. Waves 3 to 5 ft.

FRI
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 3 ft.

FRI NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves around 3 ft.

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

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


PZZ132-282215
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca
206 AM PDT Tue Apr 28 2026

TODAY
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. A slight chance of rain late this morning.

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

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

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

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

THU NIGHT
W wind 15 to 25 kt. Waves 3 to 4 ft.

FRI
W wind around 5 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.

SAT
NW wind 5 to 10 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.


PZZ134-282215
Admiralty Inlet
206 AM PDT Tue Apr 28 2026

TODAY
SE wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to NW late. Waves around 2 ft or less. A slight chance of rain late this morning and afternoon.

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

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

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

SAT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.

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


PZZ133-282215
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands
206 AM PDT Tue Apr 28 2026

TODAY
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. A slight chance of rain this morning.

TONIGHT
S wind around 5 kt, veering to N after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.

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

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

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

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


PZZ135-282215
Puget Sound and Hood Canal
206 AM PDT Tue Apr 28 2026

TODAY
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. A slight chance of rain this afternoon.

TONIGHT
NW 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 NW around 5 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.

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

SAT
N wind around 5 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.

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


PZZ110-282215
Grays Harbor Bar
206 AM PDT Tue Apr 28 2026

Combined seas around 4 to 6 ft. Bar conditions light. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 300 AM Tuesday, 315 PM Tuesday, and 345 AM Wednesday.