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High Surf Advisory

Status

New Event Expired

Start Time

Tue 01/06/2026 05:00 AM EST

End Time

Wed 01/07/2026 01:00 PM EST

Significance

Advisory

Impacts

Low impact

Locations Affected

Diamond Ridge, AK ∙ Fox River, AK ∙ Point Adam, AK ∙ Ninilchik, AK ∙ Kachemak, AK ∙ Port Graham Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Seldovia Village, AK ∙ Halibut Cove, AK ∙ Chugach Islands, AK ∙ Homer Airport, AK

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Anchorage AK 803 AM AKST Mon Jan 5 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 9 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet. West-southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 30 to 45 mph. * WHERE...Kachemak Bay, including the south side of Homer Spit. * WHEN...1 AM Tuesday through 9 AM Wednesday. * IMPACTS...1 AM Tuesday through 9 AM Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water and light debris (such as small rocks) may wash over portions of the Homer Spit Road. Minor beach erosion is possible. Temperatures below freezing may lead to the accumulation of ice on cold surfaces due to freezing spray. The worst conditions are expected during the Tuesday afternoon high tide cycle. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach erosion.

Technical Header

AKZ721-722-071800- /O.NEW.PAFC.SU.Y.0002.260106T1000Z-260107T1800Z/ Southern Kachemak Bay-SW Kenai Peninsula- 803 AM AKST Mon Jan 5 2026