Daily Update
Philadelphia / Delaware River & Bay
January 13, 2025
Notices
Moran Shipping Agencies at Port Philadelphia & Wilmington, DE.
Port Security - MARSEC Level 1
Local Time – GMT -5
Maintenance Dredging
Dredging will be conducted in Marcus Hook Range and Marcus Hook Anchorage (No. 7) on the Delaware River from November 11, 2024, through approximately March 15, 2025.
Vessels desiring to anchor within Marcus Hook Anchorage must obtain permission from the COTP at least 24 hours in advance, at (215) 271-4807. The COTP will permit one vessel at a time on a “first come, first served” basis in the lower portion of the anchorage, with preference given to those vessels greater than 650’ in overall length.
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
336 AM EST Mon Jan 13 2025
ANZ454-455-132200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0006.250114T0600Z-250114T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0002.250114T2300Z-250115T1100Z/
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
336 AM EST Mon Jan 13 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the
Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
and seas 3 to 6 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE
out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick
Island DE out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 6 PM EST
Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through late
Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
336 AM EST Mon Jan 13 2025
ANZ454-455-132200-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0006.250114T0600Z-250114T2300Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0002.250114T2300Z-250115T1100Z/
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
336 AM EST Mon Jan 13 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. For the
Gale Watch, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
and seas 3 to 6 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE
out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick
Island DE out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 6 PM EST
Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening through late
Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Marine Weather
ANZ400-140100-
702 AM EST Mon Jan 13 2025
SYNOPSIS FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK NJ TO FENWICK ISLAND DE AND FOR DELAWARE BAY
High pressure moves away this morning ahead of an arctic front
passing through the region later this afternoon and evening. A
cold Canadian high pressure system follows and it will
dominate the forecast through the end of the work week. The
next chance of widespread precipitation doesn't look to arrive
until at least next weekend.
ANZ454-140100- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
702 AM EST Mon Jan 13 2025
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON
GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT
TODAY
SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW
2 ft at 3 seconds and E 2 ft at 12 seconds.
TONIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 4 seconds and E
2 ft at 11 seconds.
TUE
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 12 seconds.
A chance of light freezing spray.
TUE NIGHT
NW winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail:
NW 6 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of light
freezing spray.
WED
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 12 seconds.
A chance of light freezing spray in the morning.
WED NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds
and E 1 foot at 12 seconds.
THU
W winds around 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
THU NIGHT
W winds around 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
FRI
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
FRI NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of
rain after midnight.
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