Daily Update

Maine / New Hampshire

January 17, 2025

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. 

January 7, 8, 9, 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
February 6, 7, 8 , 22, 23
March 8

Tides / Currents

PORTLAND TIDES:

January 2025

F   17     High   1:11 AM     8.9   7:10 AM     Set  9:18 AM      91
    17      Low   7:07 AM     0.6   4:33 PM    Rise  8:41 PM
    17     High   1:18 PM     9.6
    17      Low   7:38 PM     0.0

Sa  18     High   1:52 AM     8.8   7:09 AM     Set  9:36 AM      85
    18      Low   7:52 AM     0.8   4:34 PM    Rise  9:45 PM
    18     High   2:02 PM     9.2
    18      Low   8:19 PM     0.4
Su  19     High   2:33 AM     8.7   7:09 AM     Set  9:53 AM      77
    19      Low   8:37 AM     1.0   4:35 PM    Rise 10:47 PM
    19     High   2:47 PM     8.7
    19      Low   8:59 PM     0.8

M   20     High   3:15 AM     8.5   7:08 AM     Set 10:09 AM      69
    20      Low   9:26 AM     1.3   4:36 PM    Rise 11:49 PM
    20     High   3:34 PM     8.1
    20      Low   9:42 PM     1.2

Tu  21     High   4:00 AM     8.4   7:07 AM     Set 10:27 AM      60
    21      Low  10:18 AM     1.4   4:38 PM
    21     High   4:26 PM     7.7
    21      Low  10:28 PM     1.6

W   22     High   4:48 AM     8.3   7:07 AM    Rise 12:53 AM      51
    22      Low  11:14 AM     1.5   4:39 PM     Set 10:48 AM
    22     High   5:23 PM     7.4
    22      Low  11:19 PM     1.9

Th  23     High   5:40 AM     8.3   7:06 AM    Rise  1:59 AM      41
    23      Low  12:13 PM     1.5   4:40 PM     Set 11:14 AM
    23     High   6:23 PM     7.2

F   24      Low  12:13 AM     2.0   7:05 AM    Rise  3:06 AM      32
    24     High   6:34 AM     8.4   4:42 PM     Set 11:46 AM
    24      Low   1:11 PM     1.3
    24     High   7:23 PM     7.2

Sa  25      Low   1:09 AM     2.0   7:04 AM    Rise  4:12 AM      23
    25     High   7:29 AM     8.7   4:43 PM     Set 12:28 PM
    25      Low   2:05 PM     1.0
    25     High   8:18 PM     7.4

Su  26      Low   2:02 AM     1.8   7:03 AM    Rise  5:14 AM      15
    26     High   8:20 AM     9.0   4:44 PM     Set  1:21 PM
    26      Low   2:54 PM     0.6
    26     High   9:07 PM     7.8

M   27      Low   2:51 AM     1.4   7:02 AM    Rise  6:09 AM      9
    27     High   9:08 AM     9.5   4:46 PM     Set  2:26 PM
    27      Low   3:39 PM     0.1
    27     High   9:51 PM     8.2

Tu  28      Low   3:37 AM     1.0   7:01 AM    Rise  6:53 AM      3
    28     High   9:53 AM     9.9   4:47 PM     Set  3:41 PM
    28      Low   4:20 PM    -0.3
    28     High  10:33 PM     8.6

W   29      Low   4:21 AM     0.5   7:00 AM    Rise  7:28 AM      0
    29     High  10:36 AM    10.3   4:48 PM     Set  4:59 PM
    29      Low   5:01 PM    -0.7
    29     High  11:14 PM     9.1

Th  30      Low   5:06 AM     0.1   6:59 AM    Rise  7:57 AM      0
    30     High  11:20 AM    10.6   4:50 PM     Set  6:18 PM
    30      Low   5:42 PM    -1.0
    30     High  11:55 PM     9.5

F   31      Low   5:51 AM    -0.3   6:58 AM    Rise  8:21 AM      1
    31     High  12:05 PM    10.7   4:51 PM     Set  7:36 PM
    31      Low   6:24 PM    -1.2

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Portsmouth NH Tides -


January 2025

F   17     High   1:33 AM     7.7   7:10 AM     Set  9:20 AM      91
    17      Low   7:24 AM     0.5   4:36 PM    Rise  8:44 PM
    17     High   1:40 PM     8.3
    17      Low   7:55 PM     0.0

Sa  18     High   2:14 AM     7.6   7:10 AM     Set  9:38 AM      85
    18      Low   8:09 AM     0.7   4:38 PM    Rise  9:47 PM
    18     High   2:24 PM     7.9
    18      Low   8:36 PM     0.3

Su  19     High   2:55 AM     7.5   7:09 AM     Set  9:55 AM      77
    19      Low   8:54 AM     0.9   4:39 PM    Rise 10:48 PM
    19     High   3:09 PM     7.5
    19      Low   9:16 PM     0.7

M   20     High   3:37 AM     7.3   7:08 AM     Set 10:12 AM      69
    20      Low   9:43 AM     1.1   4:40 PM    Rise 11:50 PM
    20     High   3:56 PM     7.0
    20      Low   9:59 PM     1.0

Tu  21     High   4:22 AM     7.2   7:08 AM     Set 10:31 AM      60
    21      Low  10:35 AM     1.2   4:41 PM
    21     High   4:48 PM     6.6
    21      Low  10:45 PM     1.4

W   22     High   5:10 AM     7.1   7:07 AM    Rise 12:54 AM      51
    22      Low  11:31 AM     1.3   4:43 PM     Set 10:52 AM
    22     High   5:45 PM     6.4
    22      Low  11:36 PM     1.6

Th  23     High   6:02 AM     7.1   7:06 AM    Rise  1:59 AM      41
    23      Low  12:30 PM     1.3   4:44 PM     Set 11:18 AM
    23     High   6:45 PM     6.2

F   24      Low  12:30 AM     1.7   7:05 AM    Rise  3:06 AM      32
    24     High   6:56 AM     7.2   4:45 PM     Set 11:51 AM
    24      Low   1:28 PM     1.1
    24     High   7:45 PM     6.2

Sa  25      Low   1:26 AM     1.7   7:05 AM    Rise  4:12 AM      23
    25     High   7:51 AM     7.5   4:47 PM     Set 12:33 PM
    25      Low   2:22 PM     0.9
    25     High   8:40 PM     6.4

Su  26      Low   2:19 AM     1.5   7:04 AM    Rise  5:14 AM      15
    26     High   8:42 AM     7.7   4:48 PM     Set  1:26 PM
    26      Low   3:11 PM     0.5
    26     High   9:29 PM     6.7

M   27      Low   3:08 AM     1.2   7:03 AM    Rise  6:08 AM      9
    27     High   9:30 AM     8.2   4:49 PM     Set  2:31 PM
    27      Low   3:56 PM     0.1
    27     High  10:13 PM     7.1

Tu  28      Low   3:54 AM     0.9   7:02 AM    Rise  6:52 AM      3
    28     High  10:15 AM     8.5   4:51 PM     Set  3:45 PM
    28      Low   4:37 PM    -0.3
    28     High  10:55 PM     7.4

W   29      Low   4:38 AM     0.4   7:01 AM    Rise  7:28 AM      0
    29     High  10:58 AM     8.9   4:52 PM     Set  5:03 PM
    29      Low   5:18 PM    -0.6
    29     High  11:36 PM     7.8

Th  30      Low   5:23 AM     0.1   7:00 AM    Rise  7:57 AM      0
    30     High  11:42 AM     9.1   4:53 PM     Set  6:21 PM
    30      Low   5:59 PM    -0.9

F   31     High  12:17 AM     8.2   6:59 AM    Rise  8:22 AM      1
    31      Low   6:08 AM    -0.3   4:54 PM     Set  7:39 PM
    31     High  12:27 PM     9.2
    31      Low   6:41 PM    -1.0

Weather / Marine Zone Forecast

Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM
1017 AM EST Thu Jan 16 2025

THIS AFTERNOON
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 foot or less.

TONIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less.

FRI
N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 foot or less.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 3 seconds.

SAT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of showers in the afternoon.

SAT NIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 6 seconds. Showers likely.

SUN
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

SUN NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of showers in the evening. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.

MON
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of snow showers in the morning. Light freezing spray. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the morning.

MON NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Light freezing spray.

ANZ152-170530
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
1017 AM EST Thu Jan 16 2025

THIS AFTERNOON
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW late. Seas 1 foot or less.

TONIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. A chance of snow showers after midnight with vsby 1 to 3 NM.

FRI
N winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 1 foot or less. A chance of snow showers in the morning with vsby 1 NM or less.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 3 seconds.

SAT
S winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 5 seconds, becoming S 7 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of showers in the afternoon.

SAT NIGHT
S winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 7 ft at 7 seconds. Showers.

SUN
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.

SUN NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of showers in the evening. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.

MON
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of snow showers in the morning. Light freezing spray. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.

MON NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Moderate freezing spray.

ANZ150-170530
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
1017 AM EST Thu Jan 16 2025

THIS AFTERNOON
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW late. Seas 1 foot or less.

TONIGHT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less. A chance of snow showers after midnight with vsby 1 to 3 NM.

FRI
N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 foot or less. A chance of snow showers in the morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.

FRI NIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 3 seconds.

SAT
S winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds, becoming S 7 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of showers in the afternoon.

SAT NIGHT
S winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 7 ft at 7 seconds. Showers.

SUN
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

SUN NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, building to 5 to 8 ft after midnight. A chance of showers in the evening. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.

MON
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. A chance of snow showers in the morning. Light freezing spray. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.

MON NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Moderate freezing spray. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.

ANZ153-170530
Casco Bay
1017 AM EST Thu Jan 16 2025

THIS AFTERNOON
SW winds around 5 kt. Seas 1 foot or less.

TONIGHT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming N after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less.

FRI
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less.

FRI NIGHT
SW winds around 5 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less.

SAT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers in the afternoon.

SAT NIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Showers likely.

SUN
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

SUN NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.

MON
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow showers in the morning. Light freezing spray. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the morning.

MON NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Light freezing spray.

ANZ151-170530
Penobscot Bay
1017 AM EST Thu Jan 16 2025

THIS AFTERNOON
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SW around 5 kt late. Seas 1 foot or less.

TONIGHT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less.

FRI
N winds around 5 kt. Seas 1 foot or less.

FRI NIGHT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SW with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less.

SAT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

SAT NIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 7 seconds. Showers.

SUN
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

SUN NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow showers after midnight. Light freezing spray after midnight.

MON
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of snow showers in the morning. Light freezing spray. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the morning.

MON NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Moderate freezing spray.

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

Disclaimer: For quality assurance purposes please note well that while the information contained in this website is regularly vetted for accuracy it is not intended to replace the local knowledge or expertise pertaining to port conditions of our marine operations personnel.

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