Whittier (USWQF) — marine weather & port guide
Whittier is a port in United States at 60°46.7′N 148°41.7′W. Today (Aug 3): SE wind 1–3 kn, waves 0.9–1.2 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 | 60°46.7′N 148°41.7′W |
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| UN/LOCODE | USWQF |
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| Harbor size | Very small |
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| Harbor type | Coastal natural harbor |
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| Shelter | Good |
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| Tide range | 3 m |
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| Time zone | America/Anchorage |
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10-day marine forecast — Whittier
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| SE 1–3 kn | 17 kn | 0.9–1.2 m |
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| E 1–2 kn | 16 kn | 1.2–1.4 m |
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| ESE 1–2 kn | 15 kn | 1.2–1.5 m |
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| SE 1–3 kn | 13 kn | 1.0–1.1 m |
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| W 1–2 kn | 10 kn | 1.0–1.1 m |
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| SSW 1–3 kn | 3 kn | 1.1–1.1 m |
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| WNW 1–2 kn | 3 kn | 0.8–1.0 m |
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| NNE 2–2 kn | 7 kn | 0.7–0.7 m |
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| NNE 1–1 kn | 8 kn | 0.8–0.8 m |
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| NNE 0–0 kn | 5 kn | 0.7–0.7 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 Whittier right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: SE wind 1–3 kn, waves 0.9–1.2 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 Whittier?
Whittier is classed as a very small harbor (coastal natural harbor), with good shelter in the NGA World Port Index.