Cold Bay (USCDB) — marine weather & port guide
Cold Bay is a port in United States at 55°12.0′N 162°42.0′W. Today (Aug 3): SSW wind 17–21 kn, waves 1.1–1.6 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 55°12.0′N 162°42.0′W |
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| UN/LOCODE | USCDB |
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| Harbor size | Very small |
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| Harbor type | Coastal natural harbor |
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| Shelter | Fair |
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| Tide range | 0 m |
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| Time zone | America/Nome |
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10-day marine forecast — Cold Bay
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| SSW 17–21 kn | 29 kn | 1.1–1.6 m |
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| W 7–17 kn | 22 kn | 0.9–1.5 m |
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| SW 6–12 kn | 15 kn | 0.8–0.9 m |
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| SSE 6–7 kn | 10 kn | 0.8–0.8 m |
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| E 6–10 kn | 13 kn | 0.8–0.8 m |
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| ENE 6–11 kn | 14 kn | 0.8–0.9 m |
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| ENE 1–5 kn | 7 kn | 0.7–0.8 m |
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| NE 4–4 kn | 5 kn | 0.7–0.7 m |
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| NE 7–7 kn | 9 kn | 0.7–0.7 m |
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| ENE 14–14 kn | 17 kn | 0.8–0.8 m |
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Forecast from the ECMWF IFS model run , waves from ECMWF WAM. Updated with each model cycle; the live chart below recalculates for your departure time and vessel.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Cold Bay right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: SSW wind 17–21 kn, waves 1.1–1.6 m. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Cold Bay?
Cold Bay is classed as a very small harbor (coastal natural harbor), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.