Daily Update
Philadelphia / Delaware River & Bay
November 15, 2024
Notices
Moran Shipping Agencies at Port Philadelphia & Wilmington, DE.
Port Security - MARSEC Level 1
Local Time – GMT -5
Maintenance 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
258 AM EST Fri Nov 15 2024
ANZ454-455-152100-
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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-
258 AM EST Fri Nov 15 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 3 to 6 ft.
* 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...Until 1 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Marine Weather
ANZ400-160100-
702 AM EST Fri Nov 15 2024
SYNOPSIS FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK NJ TO FENWICK
ISLAND DE AND FOR DELAWARE BAY...
Low pressure off to the south moves offshore through today, with
high pressure building in for the weekend. A dry cold front comes
through on Monday, with high pressure settling back in for the
middle of the week. A closed upper level low looks to approach late
next week, potentially bringing some unsettled weather.
ANZ454-160100- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
702 AM EST Fri Nov 15 2024
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
TODAY
NE winds around 15 kt, becoming NW this afternoon. Gusts
up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 11 seconds
and NW 2 ft at 2 seconds. A slight chance of showers early this
morning.
TONIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 11 seconds and NW 3 ft at 3 seconds.
SAT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 4 seconds and E 4 ft at 11 seconds.
SAT NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds
and E 3 ft at 11 seconds.
SUN
NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft
at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 12 seconds.
SUN NIGHT
W winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W
2 ft at 4 seconds and NE 2 ft at 6 seconds.
MON
NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
MON NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
TUE
NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
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