High Surf — Chukchi Sea Coast, Alaska

2017-10-08 to 2017-10-09 · Chukchi Sea Coast, Alaska

Wider weather episode

Strong westerly winds 25 to 40 mph created high surf and minor beach erosion for the coastal areas near Kivalina and Point Hope and Shishmaref. Waves and surf built to 3 to 5 feet offshore with runup above the normal high tide line.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 721550. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.