National Weather ServiceAlaskaHigh Surf AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
High Surf Advisories in Alaska
The National Weather Service issued 12 high surf advisories for Alaska in 2025 and 13 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 8th most of any state. 2026 through September: 13, 102% above the average of 6 for those months in 2008-2025. Chukchi Sea Coast was covered most often (81 times since 2008).
How many high surf advisories does Alaska get?
Every high surf advisory that covered part of Alaska. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 13 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2008 | 11 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Alaska get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Alaska?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chukchi Sea Coast | 81 | 4 | September 5, 2023 |
| St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast | 79 | 5 | September 5, 2023 |
| Southern Seward Peninsula Coast | 57 | 18 | September 9, 2026 |
| Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills | 48 | 14 | September 9, 2026 |
| Northern Arctic Coast | 40 | 6 | September 9, 2026 |
| Western Arctic Coast | 37 | 7 | September 9, 2026 |
| Yukon Delta | 34 | 3 | September 5, 2023 |
| Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley | 24 | 4 | September 5, 2023 |
| Kuskokwim Delta | 24 | 5 | October 3, 2024 |
| Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula | 19 | 4 | September 5, 2023 |
| Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast | 18 | 3 | October 22, 2024 |
| Yukon Delta Coast | 16 | 16 | September 15, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a high surf advisory?
A high surf advisory means large, dangerous breaking waves and strong currents along the shore. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Alaska.