Port Update
Boston, MA
December 29, 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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Mariners are advised that phased bridge deck repairs will be conducted to Andrew P. McArdle Bridge on Sunday January 4th, 2026’ through Thursday January 8th, 2026. Work hours will be from 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. The contractor is requesting one-hour advanced notice for bridge opening to clear crews and equipment. On-scene POC Mr. Russell Forest (978) 360-6079 The bridge tender will be on scene during the maintenance period and can be reached via VHF-FM Ch 13. Questions may be directed to the City of Boston Public Works at (617) 635-2220 or Mr. Spencer Kresge (508) 932-7254. Mariners are advised to use caution and plan their transits accordingly.
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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
Fog, 40° F
Feels Like 33° F
Today’s High 48° F
Wind, S 6 mph
Humidity 100%
Visibility 1.0 mi
Pressure 29.49 in
Periods of rain.
Synopsis for Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastal waters:
Areas of rain and fog are expected today ahead of an approaching
strong cold front. This strong cold front crosses the region
tonight. Strong westerly gale force wind gusts along with much
colder temperatures follow tonight into Tuesday night along with
pockets of freezing spray. A reinforcing cold front crosses the
waters Wed night into early Thu. This will be followed by a ridge of
high pres slowly building in from the west for the weekend.
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary:
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM EST THIS EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 6 seconds and E 1 foot at
11 seconds. Areas of fog. A chance of rain with areas of drizzle
this morning. Rain this afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 5 to
7 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 6 seconds and SE 3 ft at 6 seconds.
A chance of rain in the evening with vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...W winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 5 to
8 ft. Wave Detail: W 8 ft at 6 seconds and S 4 ft at 9 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 8 ft at 7 seconds and SE 1 foot at
11 seconds. A chance of light freezing spray.
.WED...W winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, subsiding to 3 to
5 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 6 seconds and S
1 foot at 10 seconds, becoming SW 5 ft at 5 seconds and S 1 foot
at 9 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 5 seconds and S 1 foot at
8 seconds. A chance of snow showers. Light freezing spray after
midnight with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.THU THROUGH FRI NIGHT...W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Light freezing spray.
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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