Prince William Sound
Valdez · Whittier · Cordova · Hinchinbrook
A large, sheltered body of water in southcentral Alaska. Heavily trafficked by fishing vessels, ferries, and tankers. Weather can change rapidly between arms of the Sound.
Nearby NOAA Stations
Closest buoys and coastal stations, in order of proximity.
Western Prince William Sound buoy
Tides — Wells Passage (Culross Bay)
Nearest CO-OPS tide gauge · 34 nm from this station
Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS · Datum MLLW · Times shown in Alaska local time
NWS Marine Forecast
Prince William Sound
No forecast text available for this region.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service · Coastal Waters Forecast (CWF) · Updated ~4× daily
Weather Services — Jump Links
Open this location in external weather apps · 60.500°N, 147°W
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Data: NOAA NDBC · NOAA CO-OPS · NWS Marine Forecasts · Not an official government service.