Harbor · Prince William Sound

Whittier is reached only by tunnel and ferry, making it one of Alaska's most unique ports. Prince William Sound offers protected inside passage but is subject to rapid weather changes — this page will become the tidal and conditions hub for Sound-based operations.

Region
Prince William Sound
Prince William Sound
Forecast zone
FZAK51-PAFC
NWS Coastal Waters
Exposure
PROTECTED
Passage Canal glacial valley
Access
Tunnel / Rail
Gateway to western PWS
Harbor overview
Location
Prince William Sound
Prince William Sound
Tunnel access, high weather sensitivity — inside passage gateway
Marine forecast zone
FZAK51-PAFC
NWS Coastal Waters
View marine forecasts →
Primary tide station
Whittier
NOAA Station · PWS
Open Whittier tide page →
Sound character
PROTECTED
Inside passage — wind-wave dominant
Williwaw gusts can exceed 60 kt with little warning
What this page will include

Future versions will show the Whittier tide chart, Sound buoy observations, the active PWS marine forecast, and ferry schedule awareness. Cook Inlet current data will link through for trips that exit the Sound.

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