Daily Update
Maine / New Hampshire
December 18, 2024
Notices
CREW CHANGES:
Portland / Searsport / Bucksport ME and Portsmouth NH: The port director in Portland ME is allowing crew to sign off and repatriate back home under following conditions:
Crew must hold valid US Visa
Crew departure flights MUST be direct foreign – NO CONNECTIONS WITHIN US PERMITTED
Crew departure flights MUST depart prior to vessel departing port
Crew signing off may require PCR testing prior to flights departure - subject to regulations with destination airport
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BUCKSPORT ME - BLACK OUT DATES:
Listed below please find the “Blackout dates” for High Water transits to Bucksport for the 2024-2025 Fall/Winter season. These are the dates on which no high-water transits (drafts in excess of 28') can be conducted to Bucksport due to a lack of daylight coinciding with the time of High Water. Low water transits are still possible on these dates at drafts of 28' or less, depending upon the height of the low tide.
December 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
January 7, 8, 9, 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
February 6, 7, 8 , 22, 23
March 8
Portland / Searsport / Bucksport ME and Portsmouth NH: The port director in Portland ME is allowing crew to sign off and repatriate back home under following conditions:
Crew must hold valid US Visa
Crew departure flights MUST be direct foreign – NO CONNECTIONS WITHIN US PERMITTED
Crew departure flights MUST depart prior to vessel departing port
Crew signing off may require PCR testing prior to flights departure - subject to regulations with destination airport
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BUCKSPORT ME - BLACK OUT DATES:
Listed below please find the “Blackout dates” for High Water transits to Bucksport for the 2024-2025 Fall/Winter season. These are the dates on which no high-water transits (drafts in excess of 28') can be conducted to Bucksport due to a lack of daylight coinciding with the time of High Water. Low water transits are still possible on these dates at drafts of 28' or less, depending upon the height of the low tide.
December 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
January 7, 8, 9, 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
February 6, 7, 8 , 22, 23
March 8
Tides / Currents
PORTLAND TIDES:
December 2024
W 18 High 12:49 AM 9.2 7:10 AM Set 10:09 AM 93
18 Low 6:40 AM 0.5 4:06 PM Rise 7:36 PM
18 High 12:54 PM 10.4
18 Low 7:22 PM -0.6
Th 19 High 1:38 AM 8.9 7:10 AM Set 10:36 AM 86
19 Low 7:30 AM 0.8 4:06 PM Rise 8:46 PM
19 High 1:43 PM 9.9
19 Low 8:11 PM -0.1
F 20 High 2:28 AM 8.7 7:11 AM Set 10:57 AM 79
20 Low 8:22 AM 1.1 4:07 PM Rise 9:53 PM
20 High 2:34 PM 9.4
20 Low 8:59 PM 0.4
Sa 21 High 3:17 AM 8.5 7:12 AM Set 11:16 AM 70
21 Low 9:15 AM 1.4 4:07 PM Rise 10:56 PM
21 High 3:26 PM 8.8
21 Low 9:48 PM 0.8
Su 22 High 4:07 AM 8.3 7:12 AM Set 11:33 AM 61
22 Low 10:11 AM 1.6 4:08 PM Rise 11:58 PM
22 High 4:20 PM 8.4
22 Low 10:38 PM 1.2
M 23 High 4:58 AM 8.3 7:12 AM Set 11:49 AM 52
23 Low 11:09 AM 1.7 4:08 PM
23 High 5:17 PM 8.0
23 Low 11:28 PM 1.5
Tu 24 High 5:48 AM 8.3 7:13 AM Rise 1:00 AM 42
24 Low 12:07 PM 1.6 4:09 PM Set 12:06 PM
24 High 6:14 PM 7.8
W 25 Low 12:19 AM 1.7 7:13 AM Rise 2:03 AM 33
25 High 6:38 AM 8.5 4:10 PM Set 12:25 PM
25 Low 1:03 PM 1.4
25 High 7:11 PM 7.7
Th 26 Low 1:08 AM 1.8 7:13 AM Rise 3:08 AM 24
26 High 7:26 AM 8.7 4:10 PM Set 12:48 PM
26 Low 1:55 PM 1.2
26 High 8:05 PM 7.7
F 27 Low 1:56 AM 1.8 7:14 AM Rise 4:15 AM 17
27 High 8:12 AM 8.9 4:11 PM Set 1:16 PM
27 Low 2:43 PM 0.9
27 High 8:54 PM 7.8
Sa 28 Low 2:40 AM 1.7 7:14 AM Rise 5:23 AM 10
28 High 8:55 AM 9.2 4:12 PM Set 1:52 PM
28 Low 3:26 PM 0.5
28 High 9:38 PM 8.0
Su 29 Low 3:23 AM 1.5 7:14 AM Rise 6:28 AM 5
29 High 9:37 AM 9.5 4:13 PM Set 2:39 PM
29 Low 4:07 PM 0.2
29 High 10:20 PM 8.1
M 30 Low 4:03 AM 1.3 7:14 AM Rise 7:28 AM 1
30 High 10:17 AM 9.7 4:13 PM Set 3:37 PM
30 Low 4:47 PM 0.0
30 High 11:00 PM 8.3
Tu 31 Low 4:44 AM 1.1 7:14 AM Rise 8:17 AM 0
31 High 10:58 AM 10.0 4:14 PM Set 4:46 PM
31 Low 5:26 PM -0.3
31 High 11:40 PM 8.5
January 2025
W 1 Low 5:26 AM 0.7 7:15 AM Rise 8:57 AM 0
1 High 11:39 AM 10.3 4:15 PM Set 6:01 PM
1 Low 6:06 PM -0.5
Th 2 High 12:20 AM 8.8 7:15 AM Rise 9:29 AM 3
2 Low 6:09 AM 0.5 4:16 PM Set 7:18 PM
2 High 12:22 PM 10.3
2 Low 6:48 PM -0.7
F 3 High 1:02 AM 9.0 7:15 AM Rise 9:54 AM 8
3 Low 6:55 AM 0.4 4:17 PM Set 8:35 PM
3 High 1:08 PM 10.3
3 Low 7:32 PM -0.7
Sa 4 High 1:47 AM 9.2 7:14 AM Rise 10:16 AM 16
4 Low 7:45 AM 0.3 4:18 PM Set 9:50 PM
4 High 1:57 PM 10.1
4 Low 8:18 PM -0.6
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Portsmouth NH Tides -
December 2024
W 18 High 1:11 AM 7.9 7:10 AM Set 10:09 AM 93
18 Low 6:57 AM 0.4 4:10 PM Rise 7:40 PM
18 High 1:16 PM 8.9
18 Low 7:39 PM -0.5
Th 19 High 2:00 AM 7.7 7:10 AM Set 10:36 AM 86
19 Low 7:47 AM 0.7 4:10 PM Rise 8:49 PM
19 High 2:05 PM 8.5
19 Low 8:28 PM -0.1
F 20 High 2:50 AM 7.5 7:11 AM Set 10:58 AM 79
20 Low 8:39 AM 0.9 4:11 PM Rise 9:56 PM
20 High 2:56 PM 8.1
20 Low 9:16 PM 0.3
Sa 21 High 3:39 AM 7.3 7:12 AM Set 11:17 AM 70
21 Low 9:32 AM 1.2 4:11 PM Rise 10:59 PM
21 High 3:48 PM 7.6
21 Low 10:05 PM 0.7
Su 22 High 4:29 AM 7.1 7:12 AM Set 11:35 AM 61
22 Low 10:28 AM 1.4 4:12 PM
22 High 4:42 PM 7.2
22 Low 10:55 PM 1.0
M 23 High 5:20 AM 7.1 7:12 AM Rise 12:00 AM 52
23 Low 11:26 AM 1.5 4:12 PM Set 11:51 AM
23 High 5:39 PM 6.9
23 Low 11:45 PM 1.3
Tu 24 High 6:10 AM 7.1 7:13 AM Rise 1:02 AM 42
24 Low 12:24 PM 1.4 4:13 PM Set 12:09 PM
24 High 6:36 PM 6.7
W 25 Low 12:36 AM 1.5 7:13 AM Rise 2:04 AM 33
25 High 7:00 AM 7.3 4:14 PM Set 12:29 PM
25 Low 1:20 PM 1.2
25 High 7:33 PM 6.6
Th 26 Low 1:25 AM 1.5 7:14 AM Rise 3:08 AM 24
26 High 7:48 AM 7.5 4:14 PM Set 12:52 PM
26 Low 2:12 PM 1.0
26 High 8:27 PM 6.6
F 27 Low 2:13 AM 1.5 7:14 AM Rise 4:15 AM 17
27 High 8:34 AM 7.7 4:15 PM Set 1:20 PM
27 Low 3:00 PM 0.8
27 High 9:16 PM 6.7
Sa 28 Low 2:57 AM 1.5 7:14 AM Rise 5:22 AM 10
28 High 9:17 AM 7.9 4:16 PM Set 1:57 PM
28 Low 3:43 PM 0.4
28 High 10:00 PM 6.9
Su 29 Low 3:40 AM 1.3 7:14 AM Rise 6:28 AM 5
29 High 9:59 AM 8.2 4:17 PM Set 2:44 PM
29 Low 4:24 PM 0.2
29 High 10:42 PM 7.0
M 30 Low 4:20 AM 1.1 7:14 AM Rise 7:27 AM 1
30 High 10:39 AM 8.3 4:17 PM Set 3:42 PM
30 Low 5:04 PM 0.0
30 High 11:22 PM 7.1
Tu 31 Low 5:01 AM 0.9 7:15 AM Rise 8:17 AM 0
31 High 11:20 AM 8.6 4:18 PM Set 4:51 PM
31 Low 5:43 PM -0.3
January 2025
W 1 High 12:02 AM 7.3 7:15 AM Rise 8:57 AM 0
1 Low 5:43 AM 0.6 4:19 PM Set 6:05 PM
1 High 12:01 PM 8.9
1 Low 6:23 PM -0.4
Th 2 High 12:42 AM 7.6 7:15 AM Rise 9:29 AM 3
2 Low 6:26 AM 0.4 4:20 PM Set 7:22 PM
2 High 12:44 PM 8.9
2 Low 7:05 PM -0.6
F 3 High 1:24 AM 7.7 7:15 AM Rise 9:55 AM 8
3 Low 7:12 AM 0.3 4:21 PM Set 8:38 PM
3 High 1:30 PM 8.9
3 Low 7:49 PM -0.6
Sa 4 High 2:09 AM 7.9 7:15 AM Rise 10:18 AM 16
4 Low 8:02 AM 0.3 4:22 PM Set 9:52 PM
4 High 2:19 PM 8.7
4 Low 8:35 PM -0.5
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM
638 AM EST Tue Dec 17 2024
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
TODAY
S winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 7 seconds. Showers likely early this morning, then a slight chance of showers late this morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM early this morning.
TONIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at 8 seconds and W 3 ft at 3 seconds.
WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 3 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 9 seconds. Showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 8 seconds.
THU NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 9 seconds and NW 2 ft at 3 seconds.
FRI
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Snow showers likely. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Snow showers likely, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
ANZ152-180145
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
638 AM EST Tue Dec 17 2024
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING
TODAY
SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 8 ft at 7 seconds. Showers early this morning, then a chance of showers late this morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM early this morning.
TONIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 8 seconds and W 3 ft at 5 seconds.
WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 5 seconds.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 8 seconds. Showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 8 seconds and W 3 ft at 4 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 8 seconds and NW 3 ft at 4 seconds.
FRI
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Snow showers likely. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
ANZ150-180145
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
638 AM EST Tue Dec 17 2024
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING
TODAY
SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this afternoon. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: S 8 ft at 7 seconds. Showers early this morning, then a chance of showers late this morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM early this morning.
TONIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 8 seconds.
WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 7 seconds.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 8 seconds. Showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 8 seconds and NW 3 ft at 4 seconds.
FRI
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of snow showers in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Snow showers likely. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Snow showers likely, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
ANZ153-180145
Casco Bay
638 AM EST Tue Dec 17 2024
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
TODAY
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Showers likely early this morning, then a slight chance of showers late this morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM early this morning.
TONIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
WED
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
FRI
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow showers in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
ANZ151-180145
Penobscot Bay
638 AM EST Tue Dec 17 2024
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
TODAY
S winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt late this morning, then diminishing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt this afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 7 seconds. Showers early this morning, then a chance of showers late this morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM early this morning.
TONIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 7 seconds.
WED
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 7 seconds.
WED NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 7 seconds. Showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 8 seconds.
FRI
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow showers in the afternoon with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
NW winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
638 AM EST Tue Dec 17 2024
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
TODAY
S winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 7 seconds. Showers likely early this morning, then a slight chance of showers late this morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM early this morning.
TONIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at 8 seconds and W 3 ft at 3 seconds.
WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 3 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 9 seconds. Showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 8 seconds.
THU NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 9 seconds and NW 2 ft at 3 seconds.
FRI
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Snow showers likely. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Snow showers likely, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
ANZ152-180145
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
638 AM EST Tue Dec 17 2024
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING
TODAY
SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 8 ft at 7 seconds. Showers early this morning, then a chance of showers late this morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM early this morning.
TONIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 8 seconds and W 3 ft at 5 seconds.
WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 5 seconds.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 8 seconds. Showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 8 seconds and W 3 ft at 4 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 8 seconds and NW 3 ft at 4 seconds.
FRI
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Snow showers likely. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
ANZ150-180145
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
638 AM EST Tue Dec 17 2024
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING
TODAY
SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this afternoon. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: S 8 ft at 7 seconds. Showers early this morning, then a chance of showers late this morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM early this morning.
TONIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 8 seconds.
WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 7 seconds.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 8 seconds. Showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 8 seconds and NW 3 ft at 4 seconds.
FRI
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of snow showers in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Snow showers likely. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Snow showers likely, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
ANZ153-180145
Casco Bay
638 AM EST Tue Dec 17 2024
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
TODAY
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Showers likely early this morning, then a slight chance of showers late this morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM early this morning.
TONIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
WED
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
FRI
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow showers in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
ANZ151-180145
Penobscot Bay
638 AM EST Tue Dec 17 2024
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
TODAY
S winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt late this morning, then diminishing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt this afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 7 seconds. Showers early this morning, then a chance of showers late this morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM early this morning.
TONIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 7 seconds.
WED
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 7 seconds.
WED NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 7 seconds. Showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 8 seconds.
FRI
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow showers in the afternoon with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
NW winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
Port / Terminal Restrictions
TERMINAL DRAFT LIMIATATIONS: (as reported by terminal)
PORTLAND ME
PORTLAND PIPELINE 50’ 00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
SUNOCO (ex Gulf) OIL TERMINAL 36’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
CITGO/IRVING TERMINAL 34’08” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
GLOBAL OIL 36’00” BRACKISH WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
BUCKEYE/IRVING 37’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
SPRAGUE ROLLING MILLS 30’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
SPRAGUE MERRILLS MARINE 31’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
TURNERS ISLAND TERMINAL 23’00” SALT WATER DARFT MAX PERMITTED
PORTSMOUTH NH (ALL DRAFTS FOR PORTSMOUTH ARE SALT WATER)
GRANITE STATE MINERAL 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PORT AUTHORITY 32’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
IRVING OIL TERMINAL 36’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
PUBLIC SERVICE NEW HAMPSHIRE 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
SPRAGUE AVERY LANE / SEA 3 36’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
SPRAGUE RIVER ROAD 33’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
SEARSPORT ME (ALL DRAFTS FOR SEARSPORT SALT WATER)
LIQUID BERTH:
***SPRAGUE ENERGY HAS ADVISED THEY WILL ACCEPT ANY VESSEL WITH DRAFT OF 28’00” OR LESS ANYTIME***
***SPRAGUE ENERGY HAS ADVISED ANY VESSEL WITH DRAFT OVER 28’00” UPD TO MAX 35’00” WILL BE ACCEPTED USING A 2 FENDER SYSTEM TO BREAST OFF THE BERTH**
MACKPOINT / SPRAGUE BULK PIER 39’00" MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
BUCKSPORT ME (ALL DRAFTS FOR BUCKSPORT ARE BRACKISH WATER)
WEBBER TANKS 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
PORTLAND ME
PORTLAND PIPELINE 50’ 00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
SUNOCO (ex Gulf) OIL TERMINAL 36’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
CITGO/IRVING TERMINAL 34’08” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
GLOBAL OIL 36’00” BRACKISH WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
BUCKEYE/IRVING 37’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
SPRAGUE ROLLING MILLS 30’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
SPRAGUE MERRILLS MARINE 31’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
TURNERS ISLAND TERMINAL 23’00” SALT WATER DARFT MAX PERMITTED
PORTSMOUTH NH (ALL DRAFTS FOR PORTSMOUTH ARE SALT WATER)
GRANITE STATE MINERAL 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PORT AUTHORITY 32’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
IRVING OIL TERMINAL 36’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
PUBLIC SERVICE NEW HAMPSHIRE 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
SPRAGUE AVERY LANE / SEA 3 36’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
SPRAGUE RIVER ROAD 33’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
SEARSPORT ME (ALL DRAFTS FOR SEARSPORT SALT WATER)
LIQUID BERTH:
***SPRAGUE ENERGY HAS ADVISED THEY WILL ACCEPT ANY VESSEL WITH DRAFT OF 28’00” OR LESS ANYTIME***
***SPRAGUE ENERGY HAS ADVISED ANY VESSEL WITH DRAFT OVER 28’00” UPD TO MAX 35’00” WILL BE ACCEPTED USING A 2 FENDER SYSTEM TO BREAST OFF THE BERTH**
MACKPOINT / SPRAGUE BULK PIER 39’00" MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
BUCKSPORT ME (ALL DRAFTS FOR BUCKSPORT ARE BRACKISH WATER)
WEBBER TANKS 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
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CBP: https://www.dhs.gov/coronavirus
Frequently Asked Questions: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/covid-19-basics/faq
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
USCG: https://www.uscg.mil/Coronavirus/
CBP: https://www.dhs.gov/coronavirus
