Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued September 4 at 2:29PM AKDT until September 5 at 11:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Water levels 2 to 4 feet above the normal high tide line
could still occur. Highest from Golovin to Elim, lower west
towards Nome.
* WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast and Eastern Norton Sound
Coast.
* WHEN...Through 11 AM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels saw their highest peak early
Friday morning with highest levels reported near Golovin at just
over 4 feet above the normal high tide. While water levels will
continue to subside somewhat Friday night, a second rise is
still expected during the Saturday morning high tide.
Afterwards, more normal tide patterns are expected to return to
the Norton Sound.
Instruction:
Precautions should be taken to protect property.
Area Description:
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast; Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov