Port Update
Maine / New Hampshire
February 27, 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.
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.
February 6, 7, 8 , 22, 23
March 8
Tides / Currents
PORTLAND TIDES:
February 2025
Th 27 Low 3:58 AM 0.0 6:20 AM Rise 6:21 AM 2
27 High 10:13 AM 10.5 5:27 PM Set 5:11 PM
27 Low 4:32 PM -0.9
27 High 10:44 PM 9.8
F 28 Low 4:45 AM -0.6 6:18 AM Rise 6:44 AM 0
28 High 10:59 AM 10.8 5:29 PM Set 6:31 PM
28 Low 5:15 PM -1.3
28 High 11:27 PM 10.3
March 2025
Sa 1 Low 5:32 AM -1.1 6:17 AM Rise 7:05 AM 0
1 High 11:46 AM 10.9 5:30 PM Set 7:51 PM
1 Low 5:58 PM -1.3
Su 2 High 12:11 AM 10.7 6:15 AM Rise 7:27 AM 4
2 Low 6:21 AM -1.3 5:31 PM Set 9:11 PM
2 High 12:34 PM 10.7
2 Low 6:43 PM -1.2
M 3 High 12:57 AM 10.9 6:13 AM Rise 7:51 AM 10
3 Low 7:11 AM -1.3 5:32 PM Set 10:33 PM
3 High 1:25 PM 10.3
3 Low 7:30 PM -0.8
Tu 4 High 1:45 AM 10.8 6:12 AM Rise 8:19 AM 18
4 Low 8:05 AM -1.1 5:34 PM Set 11:54 PM
4 High 2:19 PM 9.7
4 Low 8:21 PM -0.3
W 5 High 2:37 AM 10.5 6:10 AM Rise 8:53 AM 28
5 Low 9:03 AM -0.7 5:35 PM
5 High 3:18 PM 9.1
5 Low 9:16 PM 0.3
Th 6 High 3:35 AM 10.1 6:08 AM Set 1:12 AM 39
6 Low 10:06 AM -0.2 5:36 PM Rise 9:36 AM
6 High 4:23 PM 8.5
6 Low 10:19 PM 0.9
F 7 High 4:40 AM 9.6 6:07 AM Set 2:21 AM 50
7 Low 11:16 AM 0.2 5:38 PM Rise 10:31 AM
7 High 5:36 PM 8.1
7 Low 11:29 PM 1.3
Sa 8 High 5:52 AM 9.3 6:05 AM Set 3:19 AM 61
8 Low 12:29 PM 0.4 5:39 PM Rise 11:35 AM
8 High 6:49 PM 8.0
Su 9 Low 12:42 AM 1.4 7:03 AM Set 5:04 AM 71
9 High 8:04 AM 9.3 6:40 PM Rise 1:45 PM
9 Low 2:38 PM 0.4
9 High 8:56 PM 8.2
M 10 Low 2:50 AM 1.2 7:01 AM Set 5:39 AM 80
10 High 9:10 AM 9.4 6:41 PM Rise 2:57 PM
10 Low 3:37 PM 0.2
10 High 9:53 PM 8.5
Tu 11 Low 3:49 AM 0.9 7:00 AM Set 6:06 AM 87
11 High 10:06 AM 9.5 6:43 PM Rise 4:07 PM
11 Low 4:28 PM 0.1
11 High 10:42 PM 8.8
W 12 Low 4:39 AM 0.6 6:58 AM Set 6:27 AM 93
12 High 10:55 AM 9.7 6:44 PM Rise 5:14 PM
12 Low 5:12 PM 0.0
12 High 11:24 PM 9.1
Th 13 Low 5:24 AM 0.3 6:56 AM Set 6:46 AM 97
13 High 11:37 AM 9.7 6:45 PM Rise 6:19 PM
13 Low 5:50 PM 0.0
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Portsmouth NH Tides -
February 2025
Th 27 Low 4:15 AM 0.0 6:22 AM Rise 6:22 AM 2
27 High 10:35 AM 9.0 5:30 PM Set 5:14 PM
27 Low 4:49 PM -0.8
27 High 11:06 PM 8.4
F 28 Low 5:02 AM -0.5 6:20 AM Rise 6:45 AM 0
28 High 11:21 AM 9.3 5:31 PM Set 6:34 PM
28 Low 5:32 PM -1.1
28 High 11:49 PM 8.9
March 2025
Sa 1 Low 5:49 AM -0.9 6:18 AM Rise 7:08 AM 0
1 High 12:08 PM 9.4 5:32 PM Set 7:53 PM
1 Low 6:15 PM -1.1
Su 2 High 12:33 AM 9.2 6:17 AM Rise 7:30 AM 4
2 Low 6:38 AM -1.1 5:34 PM Set 9:12 PM
2 High 12:56 PM 9.2
2 Low 7:00 PM -1.0
M 3 High 1:19 AM 9.4 6:15 AM Rise 7:54 AM 10
3 Low 7:28 AM -1.1 5:35 PM Set 10:33 PM
3 High 1:47 PM 8.9
3 Low 7:47 PM -0.7
Tu 4 High 2:07 AM 9.3 6:13 AM Rise 8:23 AM 18
4 Low 8:22 AM -0.9 5:36 PM Set 11:54 PM
4 High 2:41 PM 8.3
4 Low 8:38 PM -0.3
W 5 High 2:59 AM 9.0 6:12 AM Rise 8:57 AM 28
5 Low 9:20 AM -0.6 5:37 PM
5 High 3:40 PM 7.8
5 Low 9:33 PM 0.3
Th 6 High 3:57 AM 8.7 6:10 AM Set 1:11 AM 39
6 Low 10:23 AM -0.2 5:39 PM Rise 9:41 AM
6 High 4:45 PM 7.3
6 Low 10:36 PM 0.8
F 7 High 5:02 AM 8.3 6:08 AM Set 2:20 AM 50
7 Low 11:33 AM 0.2 5:40 PM Rise 10:36 AM
7 High 5:58 PM 7.0
7 Low 11:46 PM 1.1
Sa 8 High 6:14 AM 8.0 6:06 AM Set 3:18 AM 61
8 Low 12:46 PM 0.3 5:41 PM Rise 11:40 AM
8 High 7:11 PM 6.9
Su 9 Low 12:59 AM 1.2 7:05 AM Set 5:04 AM 71
9 High 8:26 AM 8.0 6:42 PM Rise 1:49 PM
9 Low 2:55 PM 0.3
9 High 9:18 PM 7.1
M 10 Low 3:07 AM 1.0 7:03 AM Set 5:39 AM 80
10 High 9:32 AM 8.1 6:44 PM Rise 3:01 PM
10 Low 3:54 PM 0.2
10 High 10:15 PM 7.3
Tu 11 Low 4:06 AM 0.8 7:01 AM Set 6:06 AM 87
11 High 10:28 AM 8.2 6:45 PM Rise 4:10 PM
11 Low 4:45 PM 0.1
11 High 11:04 PM 7.6
W 12 Low 4:56 AM 0.5 7:00 AM Set 6:28 AM 93
12 High 11:17 AM 8.3 6:46 PM Rise 5:17 PM
12 Low 5:29 PM 0.0
12 High 11:46 PM 7.8
Th 13 Low 5:41 AM 0.3 6:58 AM Set 6:48 AM 97
13 High 11:59 AM 8.3 6:47 PM Rise 6:22 PM
13 Low 6:07 PM 0.0
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM
634 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2025
TODAY
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds and SE 2 ft at 5 seconds.
TONIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 11 seconds and W 2 ft at 3 seconds.
THU
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at 12 seconds and S 4 ft at 5 seconds. Rain and snow likely in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SE 7 ft at 10 seconds and S 4 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of showers in the evening.
FRI
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SE 6 ft at 10 seconds and W 4 ft at 4 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 4 seconds and SE 4 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of snow after midnight with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of snow and rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
SUN
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Light freezing spray in the morning. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Light freezing spray.
ANZ152-270145
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
634 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2025
TODAY
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds and S 2 ft at 5 seconds.
TONIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NE 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 10 seconds and NW 2 ft at 4 seconds.
THU
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SE 6 ft at 12 seconds and S 5 ft at 6 seconds. Rain and snow likely in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: SE 8 ft at 11 seconds and S 5 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of showers in the evening.
FRI
W winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 7 ft at 10 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 10 seconds and W 4 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of snow after midnight with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of snow and rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of rain and snow showers. Light freezing spray after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Light freezing spray. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Light freezing spray.
ANZ150-270145
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
634 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2025
TODAY
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds and S 2 ft at 5 seconds.
TONIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NE 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 5 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds, becoming SE 4 ft at 10 seconds and W 2 ft at 4 seconds.
THU
SE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 6 seconds and SE 6 ft at 12 seconds. Rain and snow likely in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 8 ft at 10 seconds and S 6 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of showers in the evening.
FRI
W winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 7 ft at 10 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 7 ft at 10 seconds and W 5 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of snow after midnight with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of snow and rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of rain and snow showers. Light freezing spray after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Light freezing spray. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Moderate freezing spray. Vsby 1 NM or less.
ANZ153-270145
Casco Bay
634 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2025
TODAY
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.
TONIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
THU
SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Rain and snow in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers in the evening.
FRI
W winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow after midnight with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow and rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Light freezing spray after midnight.
SUN
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Light freezing spray. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Light freezing spray.
ANZ151-270145
Penobscot Bay
634 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2025
TODAY
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.
TONIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas around 2 ft.
THU
SE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 11 seconds. Snow likely. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of showers in the evening.
FRI
W winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 9 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, diminishing to around 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of snow after midnight with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Light freezing spray in the morning. A chance of snow and rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of rain and snow showers. Light freezing spray after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN
NW winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Light freezing spray. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Moderate freezing spray. Vsby 1 NM or less.
634 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2025
TODAY
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds and SE 2 ft at 5 seconds.
TONIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 11 seconds and W 2 ft at 3 seconds.
THU
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at 12 seconds and S 4 ft at 5 seconds. Rain and snow likely in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SE 7 ft at 10 seconds and S 4 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of showers in the evening.
FRI
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SE 6 ft at 10 seconds and W 4 ft at 4 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 4 seconds and SE 4 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of snow after midnight with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of snow and rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
SUN
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Light freezing spray in the morning. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Light freezing spray.
ANZ152-270145
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
634 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2025
TODAY
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds and S 2 ft at 5 seconds.
TONIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NE 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 10 seconds and NW 2 ft at 4 seconds.
THU
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SE 6 ft at 12 seconds and S 5 ft at 6 seconds. Rain and snow likely in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: SE 8 ft at 11 seconds and S 5 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of showers in the evening.
FRI
W winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 7 ft at 10 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 10 seconds and W 4 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of snow after midnight with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of snow and rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of rain and snow showers. Light freezing spray after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Light freezing spray. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Light freezing spray.
ANZ150-270145
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
634 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2025
TODAY
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds and S 2 ft at 5 seconds.
TONIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NE 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 5 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds, becoming SE 4 ft at 10 seconds and W 2 ft at 4 seconds.
THU
SE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 6 seconds and SE 6 ft at 12 seconds. Rain and snow likely in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 8 ft at 10 seconds and S 6 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of showers in the evening.
FRI
W winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 7 ft at 10 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 7 ft at 10 seconds and W 5 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of snow after midnight with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of snow and rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of rain and snow showers. Light freezing spray after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Light freezing spray. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Moderate freezing spray. Vsby 1 NM or less.
ANZ153-270145
Casco Bay
634 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2025
TODAY
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.
TONIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
THU
SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Rain and snow in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers in the evening.
FRI
W winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow after midnight with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow and rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Light freezing spray after midnight.
SUN
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Light freezing spray. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Light freezing spray.
ANZ151-270145
Penobscot Bay
634 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2025
TODAY
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.
TONIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas around 2 ft.
THU
SE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 11 seconds. Snow likely. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of showers in the evening.
FRI
W winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 9 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, diminishing to around 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of snow after midnight with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT
S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Light freezing spray in the morning. A chance of snow and rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of rain and snow showers. Light freezing spray after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN
NW winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Light freezing spray. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Moderate freezing spray. Vsby 1 NM or less.
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
FLORIDA POWERS LIGHT / WYMAN TERMINAL 30'00" SALT WATER DRAFT 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
FLORIDA POWERS LIGHT / WYMAN TERMINAL 30'00" SALT WATER DRAFT 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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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
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
