Kodiak Island
From Recreation.gov
Update: Blue Fox Bay Cabin is undergoing renovations for the remainder of 2025 through summer 2026. During this time, the ramp to/from the cabin will be under construction.
Small Craft Advisory issued March 1 at 3:40AM AKST until March 2 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TODAY...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Freezing spray. .TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. .MON...NE wind 25 kt except N 25 kt N of Dangerous Cape. Seas 8 ft. .MON NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. .TUE...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .WED THROUGH THU...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Small Craft Advisory issued March 1 at 3:40AM AKST until March 1 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TODAY...NE wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. .TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. .MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. .MON NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. .TUE THROUGH WED...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. .THU...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Small Craft Advisory issued March 1 at 3:40AM AKST until March 2 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TODAY...NE wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. .TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. .MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. .MON NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. .TUE THROUGH WED...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. .THU...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Gale Warning issued March 1 at 3:40AM AKST until March 2 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TODAY...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray. .TONIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Freezing spray. .MON...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray. .MON NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. .TUE THROUGH WED...W wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. .THU...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued March 1 at 3:40AM AKST until March 1 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TODAY...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. .MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray. .MON NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. .TUE THROUGH WED...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .THU...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Gale Warning issued March 1 at 3:40AM AKST until March 1 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TODAY...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. .MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray. .MON NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. .TUE THROUGH WED...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .THU...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Gale Warning issued March 1 at 3:11AM AKST until March 2 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TODAY...NE wind 40 kt diminishing to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 13 ft. Snow and rain. .TONIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Snow. .MON...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. .MON NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. .TUE...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. .WED...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .THU...N wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
Gale Warning issued March 1 at 3:11AM AKST until March 2 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TODAY...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. .TONIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. .MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. .MON NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .TUE...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .WED...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. .THU...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Overview
Kodiak Island is Alaska's largest island and home to the 1.9 million-acre Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, accessible only by floatplane or boat—no roads or maintained trails penetrate the refuge interior. The island is open year-round and accessible via commercial flights from Anchorage or the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system. Road system camping is available at two state recreation sites: Buskin River (15 sites along a prime salmon fishery) and Pasagshak River (6 tent sites, 6 RV sites with 40' limit, 7-night maximum stay). The refuge itself offers remote public use cabins bookable through Recreation.gov, all requiring float plane access except Blue Fox Bay, Uganik Island, and Viekoda Bay which are boat-accessible. Winter brings mild, rainy conditions typical of southern Alaska. The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in downtown reopened in April 2025 after winter closure. Be aware that much land along the road system is owned by Native corporations requiring day-use and camping permits due to past abuse. Weather is notoriously variable—always plan for delays. Recent fishery closures (Gulf of Alaska pollock) have impacted the local economy but don't affect visitor access. The island hosts approximately 13,000 residents, 2,300+ brown bears, and 600+ nesting bald eagle pairs.
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