Nome (USOME) — marine weather & port guide
Nome is a port in United States at 64°30.0′N 165°25.0′W. Today (Aug 3): S wind 11–24 kn, waves 1.7–2.5 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 | 64°30.0′N 165°25.0′W |
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| UN/LOCODE | USOME |
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| Harbor size | Small |
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| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
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| Shelter | Poor |
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| Channel depth | 2 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 13 m |
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| Tide range | 1 m |
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| Time zone | America/Nome |
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10-day marine forecast — Nome
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| S 11–24 kn | 31 kn | 1.7–2.5 m |
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| SSE 16–25 kn | 33 kn | 1.7–2.8 m |
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| SW 6–14 kn | 18 kn | 0.9–1.3 m |
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| SSW 4–14 kn | 18 kn | 0.5–1.0 m |
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| SSW 1–9 kn | 11 kn | 0.4–0.5 m |
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| SSW 13–16 kn | 20 kn | 0.8–1.1 m |
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| NW 12–13 kn | 16 kn | 0.8–0.9 m |
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| SW 6–6 kn | 8 kn | 0.3–0.3 m |
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| SSW 15–15 kn | 22 kn | 1.2–1.2 m |
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| SW 11–11 kn | 17 kn | 1.1–1.1 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 Nome right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: S wind 11–24 kn, waves 1.7–2.5 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 Nome?
Nome is classed as a small harbor (open roadstead), with poor shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Nome?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 2 m and anchorage depths run about 13 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.