Nome marine weather forecast
Nome (USOME) is a port in United States at 64°30.0′N 165°25.0′W. Today (Sep 16): NW wind 12–22 kn, waves 1.3–2.2 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-16 00z. 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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Facilities & services (NGA World Port Index)| Supplies | Fuel oil, diesel, water, provisions |
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| Medical facilities | Available |
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10-day marine forecast — Nome
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| NW 12–22 kn | 29 kn | 1.3–2.2 m |
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| N 2–15 kn | 20 kn | 0.9–1.7 m |
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| NE 4–19 kn | 25 kn | 0.8–1.7 m |
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| N 19–22 kn | 32 kn | 1.8–2.2 m |
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| NNW 16–20 kn | 25 kn | 1.3–2.0 m |
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| NNW 14–18 kn | 23 kn | 1.5–1.6 m |
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| NNW 11–11 kn | 14 kn | 0.9–0.9 m |
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| WSW 18–18 kn | 26 kn | 1.7–1.7 m |
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| N 18–18 kn | 33 kn | 1.8–1.8 m |
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| E 15–15 kn | 20 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.
What to watch in the forecast
Across the loaded 10-day outlook, the strongest daily modeled wind reaches 22 kn on Sep 19. The highest modeled significant wave height is 2.2 m on Sep 16. Compare the dated model run with official forecasts and warnings before departure.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Nome right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-16 00z: NW wind 12–22 kn, waves 1.3–2.2 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.