Port Update
Boston, MA
August 22, 2025
Notices
BOSTON Harbor is at MARSEC Level 1
BOSTON CBP has noted the following:
Crew changes are being permitted. Offsigner flights need to be vetted by CBP in advance.
Shore leave is permitted.
Current Maximum Drafts at Oil Terminals
Current Maximum Drafts at Oil Terminals
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Citgo Braintree 34-09 Brakish Water
Global Chelsea 32-00 Salt Water
Global Revere 32-00 Salt Water
Global Eastern Ave. 37-00 BERTH DEPTH, Salt Water
Irving Revere 36-00 Salt Water
Sprague Deepwater 34-00 BERTH DEPTH, Salt Water
Sunoco East Boston 36-06 Salt Water
TRT Quincy 28-00 Salt Water
McArdle Bridge Update
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The McArdle Bridge is operating on normal
on demand bridge openings for marine traffic.
Chelsea Street Bridge Update
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The Chelsea Street Bridge is operating on normal
on demand bridge openings for marine traffic.
Fore River Bridge Update
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The Fore River Bridge is operating on normal
on demand bridge openings for marine traffic.
Tides / Currents
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Current weather
Sunny, 65° F
Feels Like 64° F
Today’s High 79° F
Wind, N 15 mph
Humidity 48%
Visibility 10.0 mi
Pressure 29.93 in
Breezy and warmer with plenty of sunshine.
Synopsis for Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastal waters:
Gusty NE winds will diminish during the day Friday, though seas will
remain elevated. Gale Warnings in effect through Friday evening.
Dangerous marine conditions expected, especially over the south
coastal waters.
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary:
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...N winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming NE 15 to 20 kt this
afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: E
9 ft at 9 seconds and SE 6 ft at 17 seconds.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: E
8 ft at 12 seconds and SE 6 ft at 14 seconds.
.SAT...S winds around 10 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts
up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: E 8 ft
at 12 seconds and S 1 foot at 4 seconds.
.SAT NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: E 6 ft at 12 seconds and S 4 ft at
4 seconds.
.SUN...S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft
at 11 seconds and S 4 ft at 4 seconds.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S
4 ft at 4 seconds and E 3 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of showers
after midnight.
.MON AND MON NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW. Gusts up
to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of showers.
.TUE...W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft.
Seas are reported as significant wave height, which is the
average of the highest third of the waves. Individual wave
heights may be more than twice the significant wave height.
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