Daily Update
Philadelphia / Delaware River & Bay
March 08, 2024
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
312 AM EST Fri Mar 8 2024
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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-
312 AM EST Fri Mar 8 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...East becoming southeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up
to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE
out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
0332 AM EST Fri Mar 08 2024
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Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
0332 AM EST Fri Mar 08 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to the mouth of Delaware Bay out 20 nm.
.DAY ONE...Through tonight.
There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Saturday.
Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Sunday.
Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Monday.
Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.
Marine Weather
ANZ400-090100-
702 AM EST Fri Mar 8 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK NJ TO FENWICK
ISLAND DE AND FOR DELAWARE BAY...
Weak surface high pressure influences the region through
tonight. Low pressure approaches the region Saturday and
crosses the region Saturday night. High pressure begins to
build in later Sunday and regains dominance over the region
Monday night through Thursday.
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ANZ454-090100-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
702 AM EST Fri Mar 8 2024
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON
TODAY
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. NE swell 3 to 6 ft
at 8 seconds.
TONIGHT
E winds around 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. E swell 3 to
6 ft at 8 seconds.
SAT
E winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. E swell 3 to 5 ft at 7 seconds. Rain
in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
SE winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming SW after midnight.
Seas 5 to 8 ft. SE swell 4 to 8 ft at 6 seconds. Rain with a
chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of rain and tstms
after midnight.
SUN
W winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 ft. SE swell 5 to 8 ft at 8 seconds,
becoming W 4 to 6 ft at 6 seconds in the afternoon.
SUN NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
6 to 8 ft. W swell 5 to 8 ft at 5 seconds.
MON
NW winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt. Seas
5 to 8 ft, subsiding to 4 to 6 ft.
TUE
NW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to
4 ft.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
Port / Terminal Restrictions
Moran Shipping Agencies in Port Philadelphia / Wilmington, De.
Port MARSEC Level 1
Local Time – GMT -5
Maritime Operations Committee
Maritime Exchange Navigation Group
The Maritime Exchange is forwarding the following USCG MSIB for your information.
MSIB 03-24 PHILADELPHIA TO SEA MAINTENANCE DREDGING (UPDATE 1)
The Captain of the Port (COTP), Delaware Bay, is notifying mariners of maintenance dredging being conducted in Marcus Hook Range and Marcus Hook Anchorage (No. 7) on the Delaware River from February 4, 2024 through approximately April 30, 2024.
Safety zone one includes all the waters within a 250 yard radius of all associated dredge equipment operating in or around Marcus Hook Range.
Safety zone two includes all the waters of Marcus Hook Anchorage (No. 7) found in 33 CFR 110.157 (a) (8).
Vessels wishing to transit through safety zones one and/or two may do so if they can make satisfactory passing arrangements with the dredge CHARLESTON, in accordance with the Inland Navigational Rules in 33 Code of Federal Regulations Subchapter E via VHF-FM channel 13 or 16 at least one hour prior to arrival.
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 upper portion of the anchorage, with preference given to those vessels greater than 650’ in overall length. The maritime public will be notified of any changes to vessel traffic patterns or availability of Marcus Hook Anchorage via subsequent updates to this MSIB and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
Normally, Marcus Hook Anchorage is a 48-hour anchorage; however, vessels will not be permitted to occupy the anchorage beyond 12 hours during this time.
Vessels that require an examination by the Public Health Service, Customs or Immigration authorities will be directed to an anchorage for the required inspection by the COTP. Vessels are encouraged to use Mantua Creek Anchorage (No. 9), Naval Base, Philadelphia Anchorage (No. 10), and Deepwater Point Anchorage (No. 6) as alternatives.
If there are any questions regarding the contents of this bulletin or expectations of the Captain of the Port, please contact (215) 271-4807.
Draft information
Draft information
37’ - 40’ outbound from Packer Avenue including Beckett Street
- Use reference station Philadelphia.
- Vessels may sail 3 hours before low water and up until 1.5 hours after low water at Philadelphia.
37’ - 40’ outbound from Paulsboro
- Please use reference station Marcus Hook.
- Vessels may sail from Paulsboro 1 hour before low water up until 3 hours after low water at Marcus Hook.
37’ - 40’ outbound from Marcus Hook (anchorage or berth)
- Please use reference station Marcus Hook.
