Port Update
Boston, MA
November 21, 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, 37° F
Feels Like 35° F
Today’s High 48° F
Wind, SW 6 mph
Humidity 85%
Visibility 10.0 mi
Pressure 30.09 in
Some sun, then turning cloudy.
Synopsis for Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastal waters:
High pressure moves south of the waters today ahead of an
approaching cold front, which may bring showers to the southern
waters. High pressure returns late Saturday and remains through
early next week..
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary:
.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt this afternoon.
Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 2 seconds and NE 1 foot
at 3 seconds.
.TONIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to
3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 7 seconds.
.SAT...NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds and E 2 ft at
7 seconds.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at
7 seconds.
.SUN AND SUN NIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt.
Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at
7 seconds.
.MON AND MON NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt.
Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds and E 1 foot at
7 seconds.
.TUE...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of rain.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas
2 to 4 ft. Rain likely.
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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