Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued August 23 at 12:52PM AKDT until August 25 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 1:52pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Water levels of 3 to 5 feet above the normal high tide
line expected near Golovin. Water levels of 2 to 3.5 feet above
the normal high tide line expected near Nome.
* WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast.
* WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday to 4 AM AKDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There remains a small amount of uncertainty
in forecasted water levels, but confidence has increased in the
water levels. Water levels are expected to peak during the high
tide Monday morning and then return to normal throughout the
day. The Tuesday high tide will be only 1 to 2 feet above
normal. The highest water levels are expected near Golovin.
Instruction:
Precautions should be taken to protect property.
Area Description:
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov