Port Update
Jacksonville, FL
August 21, 2025
Notices
PORT OF JACKSONVILLE, FL (UPDATED 08/13/25)
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Jacksonville Harbor information:
Drafts - (fresh)
Please note the following Channel Draft Limits necessary following review of the latest USACE survey:
1. Entrance (pilot boarding area "B") to Blount Island #30 = 46'00" *project depth 47'
(Shoaling remains on the red half of the channel, right (red) half within channel in Mile Point - cuts 25 & 26).
(Shoaling remains at 46'00" on the green half of channel in St. Johns Bluff - cuts 28 & 29).
2. Upriver of and including Tallyrand Terminal has been reinstated to the project depth of 40'
3. Between Mathews Bridge and Hart Bridge = 27'00" *project depth 34'
(Shoaling near the Hart Bridge & Upper anchorage)
Air drafts – Dames Point Bridge – 174’; Blount island High Wires - 175’
Vessels that have good maneuvering characteristics and have proven to handle well (EHV), may start in with a fresh water draft of 35’00”or less at any time and at any stage of the tide. The Tide Windows are changing from tide windows based on tidal current to tide windows based on height of tide. The new windows are based on Low Water (LW) and High Water (HW) in Mayport .
INBOUND WINDOWS : TANKERS AND BULKERS
START STOP
33’01” to 36’00” LW +2 hr 15 min HW +1 hr 30 min 36’01” to 40 ‘00” LW +3 hr. HW +45 min - Outbound Windows: For all vessels berthed below buoy 51 at berths DP16, DP17, DP18, BI30, BI31, BI32:
Vessels with a draft less than 38’-00” freshwater can sail anytime if berth and turning basin are at project depth. Vessels with drafts from 38’-00” to 39’-00” freshwater can sail starting 1 hour after HW in Mayport. Vessels with drafts 39’-00” to 40’-00” can sail starting 2 hours after HW in Mayport.
Stop sailing vessels up to 39’-00” freshwater 1 hour before LW in Mayport. Stop sailing vessels up to 40’-00” 2 hours before LW in Mayport.
These windows are approximate and will be adjusted based on prevailing environmental conditions.
Under keel clearance -
channel - 2.5 ft
alongside berths - 0.5 ft
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TERMINAL LIMITS/INFORMATION:
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Maximum drafts allowed alongside berths: (UPDATED 08/19/25)
Talleyrand Terminals - Talleyrand Terminals Maximum drafts allowed: JPA post dredge - Berth 8 00-300 mark 37-00 remainder 40-00; berths 4-7 project, berth 3 remains 37-00, TMT Berths 3 – 6 to design depth: Berth 3 (37’), Berth 4 (40’), Berth 5 (40’), and Berth 6 (40’). Berth 7 – 40’00, #8 0-300’ LOA 35’.6’’; 300-900’ LOA. 37’00, Berth 16 now 40-00. - Next survey due 9-28-25
Blount Islands – The following clearances have been assigned to berths – Berth 20 - clearance 36’00, Berth 22 – 32’00 / Berth 30 – 29’ / Berth 31 – 40’ / Berth 32 – 40’ / Berth 33 – 46’-06” (46.5’) / Berth 34 – 47’ / Berth 35 – 47’
Dames Terminals - All berths - Maximum draft Berths Berth 20-22 36’
Apex - Uses Center Point berth for discharge
Center Point - restrictions: Max LOA 680’- Max Beam 125’ ; MAX DRAFT 37’06 F 37’06 AFT / // 2x8” for Regular, 1x8” for Premium, 2x8” for ULSD, 1x8” for JetA
Buckeye – Vessels max draft 37’00 Basis STBD Side to at MLLW. It remains the vessel Master’s choice as to regarding docking, they may dock STBD or PORT Side to, provided the vessel adheres to the draft based on orientation. 2X8” Regular, 1x8” ULSD and Premium – Docking Starboard side to (UPDATED 08/12/25)
JEA - 36'00 (tidal restrictions over 33'00) Coastal - 32'00" No changes
Sunoco (ex-NuStar) Restrictions, Vessels over 33’00 will require tide, Max Draft allowed requiring tide 38’00 up to 800’ LOA; 37’ F 38’ A over 800’LOA, Connections 2X12” ULSD and all gasoline, 6x12 Black oil DEPTH AT DOCK 40’00 MLS
MCK (formerly Marathon) – Maximum drafts – MCK draft is now 38 ft fwd and aft. - for starboard side docking at the pier/dock. ; 3x8” Regular, 2x8” ULSD, 1x8” Premium
Asphalt Westway Terminal – 40’ 00” (Now called BWC Terminal Operates out of Talleyrand Terminal)
TransMontaigne – Max draft alongside 26’’ 6’’/ / Max LOA 666 / Max Beam 106 / Max Air draft 175 / Max BCM or SCM 270
UKC required by USCG/Terminal – 06” alongside the dock, 1’ during transit (tidal restrictions over 33'00)
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FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL FILING REQUIREMENTS:
96 Hours - advance notice of arrival required by USCG.
96 Hours - advance notice to M.A.S.T. division of Customs and Border Patrol.
48 Hours - advance submission of ship's documents for all foreign arrival vessels required by Customs and Border Patrol/VECS
24 Hours (minimum) - Foreign cargo must submit manifest to the Customs & Border Patrol AMS.
Port Security - All persons doing ship’s business within the Port of Jacksonville must have TWIC and a security pass from Duval County Sheriff, prior to be allowed onto any terminal. Anyone not possessing both, must be escorted. Vehicles must have permanent company markings to be allowed onto any terminal.
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VESSEL TRAFFIC – IN – POLARIS
DUE: ATB GENESIS GLORY, ATB BROWNSVILLE
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NEWS ARTICLES: NONE
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CURRENT EVENTS: 08/21/25 – 1730 – PROPELLER CLUB - Back Aboard Social / Happy Hour - Thursday, August 21, 2025 5:30 PM 7:30 PM Courtyard Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront 1617 1st Street NorthJacksonville Beach, FL, 32250United States
08/27/25 - 1800 – OHPA MONTHLY MEETING - Time: 6 PM Location: Peck Center, Willie Mae Ashley Auditorium 516 S 10th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Agenda: TBD
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UPCOMING EVENTS: 09/10/25 – 1100 - PROPELLER CLUB – 1100 - Executive Spotlight Luncheon - Thursday, September 11, 2025 11:00 AM 1:00 PM The River Club 1 Independent DriveJacksonville, FL, 32202United States - ATTACHED
09/10/25 - 1800 – OHPA MONTHLY MEETING
09/24/25 -1800 – OHPA MONTHLY MEETING
09/29/25 – JAXPORT – BOARD MEETING – 1000 Board Meeting -Date 09/29/2025 Time 09:00 AM Location JAXPORT Corporate Headquarters Address 2831 Talleyrand Ave. Jacksonville, Florida 32206
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SECURITY LEVEL: MARSEC 1
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TROPICAL WEATHER UPDATE – Hurricane Erin Intermediate Advisory Number 40A - NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL052025 - 800 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025
...COASTAL FLOODING CONTINUES ALONG PORTIONS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA
AND MID-ATLANTIC COASTS......BEACHGOERS ARE CAUTIONED AGAINST SWIMMING AT MOST U.S. EAST COAST BEACHES DUE TO LIFE-THREATENING SURF AND RIP CURRENTS...
SUMMARY OF 800 AM EDT...1200 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...34.8N 71.8W
ABOUT 210 MI...340 KM E OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
ABOUT 440 MI...710 KM WNW OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 25 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...28 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...945 MB...27.91 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
None.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
* Cape Lookout to Duck, North Carolina
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina to Chincoteague, Virginia,
including Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Bermuda
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1. Near the Leeward Islands in the Tropical Atlantic: An area of showers and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave located a few hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands has changed little over the past several hours. Environmental conditions appear conducive for further development of this system, and a tropical depression is likely to form this weekend while it moves near or to the north of the northern Leeward Islands.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...medium..40 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...high...70 percent.
2. Eastern Tropical Atlantic (AL99): Showers and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave located
several hundred miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands show some signs of organization. Environmental conditions appear marginally favorable for additional development over the next day or
so while the system moves west-southwestward at around 15 mph, and a short-lived tropical depression could form. In a couple of days, environmental conditions are expected to become unfavorable for further development.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...40 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...medium...40 percent.
3. Central Atlantic: A small area of low pressure located about 1200 miles southwest of
the Azores is producing limited showers and thunderstorms. Upper-level winds are only marginally conducive for development while the system moves slowly eastward over the next couple of days
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...30 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...30 percent.
Tides / Currents
TIDE INFORMATION: Tides for Jacksonville
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible
AUGUST 2025
Th 21 Low 1:30 AM 0.3 6:56 AM Rise 5:05 AM 7
21 High 7:54 AM 4.5 8:01 PM Set 7:19 PM
21 Low 1:34 PM 0.0
21 High 8:24 PM 5.4
F 22 Low 2:19 AM 0.1 6:57 AM Rise 6:11 AM 2
22 High 8:45 AM 4.6 8:00 PM Set 7:53 PM
22 Low 2:25 PM -0.1
22 High 9:09 PM 5.3
Sa 23 Low 3:03 AM 0.0 6:58 AM Rise 7:13 AM 0
23 High 9:32 AM 4.7 7:59 PM Set 8:23 PM
23 Low 3:12 PM -0.1
23 High 9:51 PM 5.2
Su 24 Low 3:43 AM 0.0 6:58 AM Rise 8:12 AM 0
24 High 10:15 AM 4.8 7:58 PM Set 8:51 PM
24 Low 3:57 PM 0.1
24 High 10:31 PM 5.1
M 25 Low 4:21 AM 0.1 6:59 AM Rise 9:08 AM 2
25 High 10:56 AM 4.8 7:56 PM Set 9:17 PM
25 Low 4:40 PM 0.3
25 High 11:08 PM 4.9
Tu 26 Low 4:57 AM 0.2 6:59 AM Rise 10:04 AM 6
26 High 11:35 AM 4.8 7:55 PM Set 9:44 PM
26 Low 5:24 PM 0.6
26 High 11:44 PM 4.7
W 27 Low 5:32 AM 0.5 7:00 AM Rise 10:59 AM 11
27 High 12:13 PM 4.8 7:54 PM Set 10:12 PM
27 Low 6:10 PM 0.9
Th 28 High 12:21 AM 4.6 7:01 AM Rise 11:55 AM 18
28 Low 6:08 AM 0.7 7:53 PM Set 10:42 PM
28 High 12:51 PM 4.8
28 Low 6:59 PM 1.2
F 29 High 1:00 AM 4.4 7:01 AM Rise 12:52 PM 26
29 Low 6:47 AM 1.0 7:52 PM Set 11:16 PM
29 High 1:32 PM 4.8
29 Low 7:52 PM 1.4
Sa 30 High 1:42 AM 4.3 7:02 AM Rise 1:49 PM 35
30 Low 7:31 AM 1.1 7:51 PM Set 11:55 PM
30 High 2:17 PM 4.8
30 Low 8:46 PM 1.5
Su 31 High 2:29 AM 4.2 7:02 AM Rise 2:47 PM 44
31 Low 8:21 AM 1.2 7:49 PM
31 High 3:10 PM 4.7
31 Low 9:40 PM 1.6
SEPTEMBER 2025
M 1 High 3:24 AM 4.1 7:03 AM Set 12:41 AM 54
1 Low 9:16 AM 1.3 7:48 PM Rise 3:42 PM
1 High 4:10 PM 4.8
1 Low 10:33 PM 1.6
Tu 2 High 4:23 AM 4.1 7:03 AM Set 1:33 AM 63
2 Low 10:11 AM 1.2 7:47 PM Rise 4:34 PM
2 High 5:11 PM 4.9
2 Low 11:24 PM 1.4
W 3 High 5:24 AM 4.2 7:04 AM Set 2:31 AM 73
3 Low 11:07 AM 1.0 7:46 PM Rise 5:21 PM
3 High 6:06 PM 5.0
Th 4 Low 12:13 AM 1.2 7:04 AM Set 3:34 AM 81
4 High 6:19 AM 4.4 7:45 PM Rise 6:03 PM
4 Low 12:02 PM 0.7
4 High 6:55 PM 5.2
F 5 Low 12:58 AM 0.8 7:05 AM Set 4:38 AM 88
5 High 7:10 AM 4.6 7:43 PM Rise 6:41 PM
5 Low 12:54 PM 0.5
5 High 7:41 PM 5.4
Sa 6 Low 1:41 AM 0.5 7:06 AM Set 5:44 AM 94
6 High 7:59 AM 4.9 7:42 PM Rise 7:15 PM
6 Low 1:44 PM 0.2
6 High 8:26 PM 5.5
Su 7 Low 2:21 AM 0.1 7:06 AM Set 6:50 AM 98
7 High 8:47 AM 5.2 7:41 PM Rise 7:47 PM
7 Low 2:32 PM 0.0
7 High 9:10 PM 5.5
M 8 Low 3:01 AM -0.1 7:07 AM Set 7:56 AM 99
8 High 9:34 AM 5.4 7:40 PM Rise 8:18 PM
8 Low 3:20 PM -0.1
8 High 9:56 PM 5.5
Tu 9 Low 3:42 AM -0.3 7:07 AM Set 9:02 AM 98
9 High 10:22 AM 5.6 7:38 PM Rise 8:51 PM
9 Low 4:08 PM -0.1
9 High 10:42 PM 5.4
W 10 Low 4:25 AM -0.3 7:08 AM Set 10:10 AM 94
10 High 11:11 AM 5.7 7:37 PM Rise 9:26 PM
10 Low 5:00 PM 0.1
10 High 11:31 PM 5.2
Th 11 Low 5:12 AM -0.2 7:08 AM Set 11:20 AM 88
11 High 12:03 PM 5.8 7:36 PM Rise 10:05 PM
11 Low 5:56 PM 0.4
F 12 High 12:23 AM 5.0 7:09 AM Set 12:32 PM 79
12 Low 6:04 AM 0.1 7:35 PM Rise 10:51 PM
12 High 12:58 PM 5.7
12 Low 7:00 PM 0.7
Sa 13 High 1:19 AM 4.8 7:09 AM Set 1:42 PM 69
13 Low 7:04 AM 0.4 7:33 PM Rise 11:45 PM
13 High 1:58 PM 5.6
13 Low 8:09 PM 0.9
Su 14 High 2:21 AM 4.6 7:10 AM Set 2:48 PM 58
14 Low 8:11 AM 0.6 7:32 PM
14 High 3:06 PM 5.5
14 Low 9:18 PM 1.0
Th 11 Low 5:12 AM -0.2 7:08 AM Set 11:20 AM 88
11 High 12:03 PM 5.8 7:36 PM Rise 10:05 PM
11 Low 5:56 PM 0.4
F 12 High 12:23 AM 5.0 7:09 AM Set 12:32 PM 79
12 Low 6:04 AM 0.1 7:35 PM Rise 10:51 PM
12 High 12:58 PM 5.7
12 Low 7:00 PM 0.7
Sa 13 High 1:19 AM 4.8 7:09 AM Set 1:42 PM 69
13 Low 7:04 AM 0.4 7:33 PM Rise 11:45 PM
13 High 1:58 PM 5.6
13 Low 8:09 PM 0.9
Su 14 High 2:21 AM 4.6 7:10 AM Set 2:48 PM 58
14 Low 8:11 AM 0.6 7:32 PM
14 High 3:06 PM 5.5
14 Low 9:18 PM 1.0
M 15 High 3:31 AM 4.5 7:10 AM Rise 12:45 AM 46
15 Low 9:20 AM 0.7 7:31 PM Set 3:47 PM
15 High 4:18 PM 5.4
15 Low 10:23 PM 1.0
Tu 16 High 4:43 AM 4.6 7:11 AM Rise 1:50 AM 35
16 Low 10:27 AM 0.7 7:30 PM Set 4:37 PM
16 High 5:25 PM 5.4
16 Low 11:23 PM 1.0
W 17 High 5:49 AM 4.7 7:12 AM Rise 2:56 AM 25
17 Low 11:30 AM 0.7 7:28 PM Set 5:19 PM
17 High 6:24 PM 5.5
Th 18 Low 12:19 AM 0.8 7:12 AM Rise 4:01 AM 16
18 High 6:48 AM 4.9 7:27 PM Set 5:54 PM
18 Low 12:29 PM 0.6
18 High 7:16 PM 5.5
F 19 Low 1:10 AM 0.6 7:13 AM Rise 5:03 AM 9
19 High 7:39 AM 5.0 7:26 PM Set 6:25 PM
19 Low 1:22 PM 0.5
19 High 8:02 PM 5.5
Sa 20 Low 1:54 AM 0.5 7:13 AM Rise 6:02 AM 4
20 High 8:25 AM 5.2 7:25 PM Set 6:53 PM
20 Low 2:11 PM 0.4
20 High 8:43 PM 5.4
Su 21 Low 2:35 AM 0.4 7:14 AM Rise 6:59 AM 1
21 High 9:08 AM 5.2 7:23 PM Set 7:19 PM
21 Low 2:55 PM 0.4
21 High 9:22 PM 5.3
M 22 Low 3:11 AM 0.4 7:14 AM Rise 7:54 AM 0
22 High 9:47 AM 5.3 7:22 PM Set 7:45 PM
22 Low 3:37 PM 0.5
22 High 9:59 PM 5.1
Tu 23 Low 3:45 AM 0.4 7:15 AM Rise 8:49 AM 0
23 High 10:24 AM 5.3 7:21 PM Set 8:12 PM
23 Low 4:16 PM 0.6
23 High 10:34 PM 4.9
W 24 Low 4:16 AM 0.6 7:16 AM Rise 9:45 AM 3
24 High 10:59 AM 5.3 7:20 PM Set 8:42 PM
24 Low 4:55 PM 0.9
24 High 11:10 PM 4.8
Th 25 Low 4:47 AM 0.8 7:16 AM Rise 10:42 AM 7
25 High 11:35 AM 5.2 7:18 PM Set 9:15 PM
25 Low 5:35 PM 1.1
25 High 11:46 PM 4.7
F 26 Low 5:19 AM 1.0 7:17 AM Rise 11:39 AM 13
26 High 12:11 PM 5.2 7:17 PM Set 9:52 PM
26 Low 6:18 PM 1.4
Sa 27 High 12:25 AM 4.6 7:17 AM Rise 12:36 PM 20
27 Low 5:55 AM 1.3 7:16 PM Set 10:35 PM
27 High 12:51 PM 5.1
27 Low 7:06 PM 1.7
Su 28 High 1:07 AM 4.5 7:18 AM Rise 1:32 PM 28
28 Low 6:39 AM 1.4 7:14 PM Set 11:24 PM
28 High 1:35 PM 5.0
28 Low 7:59 PM 1.8
M 29 High 1:53 AM 4.4 7:18 AM Rise 2:25 PM 37
29 Low 7:32 AM 1.5 7:13 PM
29 High 2:26 PM 5.0
29 Low 8:55 PM 1.9
Tu 30 High 2:46 AM 4.4 7:19 AM Set 12:18 AM 47
30 Low 8:31 AM 1.6 7:12 PM Rise 3:13 PM
30 High 3:25 PM 5.0
30 Low 9:49 PM 1.8
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
MARINE WEATHER: Hazardous Weather Conditions
Small Craft Advisory until August 23, 08:00 AM EDT
Last Update: 852 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025
View Nearby Observations
32NM ENE Vilano Beach FL
Marine Zone Forecast
Rest Of TodayNorthwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east this afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave detail: east 8 feet at 14 seconds and southeast 3 feet at 7 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon.
TonightSouth winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave detail: east 7 feet at 12 seconds and southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening.
FridayWest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave detail: northeast 6 feet at 12 seconds and southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
Friday NightSouth winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest after midnight. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave detail: northeast 5 feet at 13 seconds and southeast 2 feet at 6 seconds. Showers. Thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening.
SaturdayWest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave detail: northeast 5 feet at 13 seconds and southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms.
Saturday NightSouthwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west after midnight. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave detail: northeast 5 feet at 13 seconds and southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms.
SundayWest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers.
MondayWest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms .
winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.
