Port Update
Maine / New Hampshire
December 15, 2025
Notices
BUCKSPORT ME - SEARSPORT ME - PORTLAND ME - PORTSMOUTH NH ALL OPERATING AT MARSEC LEVEL 1
*BUCKSPORT ME BLACK OUT DATES*
Listed below please find the “Blackout dates” for High Water transits to Bucksport for the 2025-2026 Fall/Winter season. These are the dates on which no high-water transits (drafts in excess of 28') can be conducted to Bucksport due to a lack of daylight coinciding with the time of High Water. Low water transits are still possible on these dates at drafts of 28' or less, depending upon the height of the low tide.
December 12,13,14,15,28,29,30,31
January 11,12,13,14,27,28,29 February 11,12,26,27
February 10 (marginal weather and pilot discretion)
March 13, 27
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CREW CHANGES:
Portland / Searsport / Bucksport ME and Portsmouth NH: The port director in Portland ME is allowing crew to sign off and repatriate back home under following conditions:
Crew must hold valid US Visa
Crew departure flights MUST be direct foreign – NO CONNECTIONS WITHIN US PERMITTED
Crew departure flights MUST depart prior to vessel departing port
*BUCKSPORT ME BLACK OUT DATES*
Listed below please find the “Blackout dates” for High Water transits to Bucksport for the 2025-2026 Fall/Winter season. These are the dates on which no high-water transits (drafts in excess of 28') can be conducted to Bucksport due to a lack of daylight coinciding with the time of High Water. Low water transits are still possible on these dates at drafts of 28' or less, depending upon the height of the low tide.
December 12,13,14,15,28,29,30,31
January 11,12,13,14,27,28,29 February 11,12,26,27
February 10 (marginal weather and pilot discretion)
March 13, 27
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CREW CHANGES:
Portland / Searsport / Bucksport ME and Portsmouth NH: The port director in Portland ME is allowing crew to sign off and repatriate back home under following conditions:
Crew must hold valid US Visa
Crew departure flights MUST be direct foreign – NO CONNECTIONS WITHIN US PERMITTED
Crew departure flights MUST depart prior to vessel departing port
Tides / Currents
PORTLAND TIDES:
DECEMBER 2025
M 15 Low 1:20 AM 1.4 7:08 AM Rise 3:01 AM 23
15 High 7:39 AM 9.1 4:05 PM Set 1:04 PM
15 Low 2:04 PM 0.8
15 High 8:13 PM 8.1
Tu 16 Low 2:09 AM 1.5 7:08 AM Rise 4:06 AM 16
16 High 8:24 AM 9.2 4:05 PM Set 1:29 PM
16 Low 2:52 PM 0.6
16 High 9:01 PM 8.2
W 17 Low 2:52 AM 1.5 7:09 AM Rise 5:10 AM 9
17 High 9:06 AM 9.3 4:05 PM Set 1:58 PM
17 Low 3:35 PM 0.4
17 High 9:45 PM 8.2
Th 18 Low 3:33 AM 1.5 7:10 AM Rise 6:14 AM 4
18 High 9:46 AM 9.4 4:06 PM Set 2:36 PM
18 Low 4:15 PM 0.3
18 High 10:27 PM 8.3
F 19 Low 4:12 AM 1.5 7:10 AM Rise 7:13 AM 1
19 High 10:25 AM 9.5 4:06 PM Set 3:22 PM
19 Low 4:54 PM 0.2
19 High 11:07 PM 8.3
Sa 20 Low 4:49 AM 1.4 7:11 AM Rise 8:05 AM 0
20 High 11:03 AM 9.6 4:07 PM Set 4:18 PM
20 Low 5:31 PM 0.2
20 High 11:45 PM 8.3
Su 21 Low 5:27 AM 1.4 7:11 AM Rise 8:48 AM 0
21 High 11:40 AM 9.6 4:07 PM Set 5:21 PM
21 Low 6:06 PM 0.1
M 22 High 12:22 AM 8.3 7:12 AM Rise 9:23 AM 2
22 Low 6:04 AM 1.3 4:08 PM Set 6:29 PM
22 High 12:17 PM 9.6
22 Low 6:42 PM 0.1
Tu 23 High 12:58 AM 8.3 7:12 AM Rise 9:52 AM 6
23 Low 6:42 AM 1.3 4:08 PM Set 7:38 PM
23 High 12:54 PM 9.6
23 Low 7:19 PM 0.1
W 24 High 1:35 AM 8.4 7:13 AM Rise 10:16 AM 12
24 Low 7:23 AM 1.2 4:09 PM Set 8:48 PM
24 High 1:34 PM 9.5
24 Low 7:58 PM 0.2
Th 25 High 2:15 AM 8.5 7:13 AM Rise 10:37 AM 19
25 Low 8:09 AM 1.2 4:09 PM Set 9:58 PM
25 High 2:19 PM 9.3
25 Low 8:41 PM 0.2
F 26 High 2:59 AM 8.7 7:13 AM Rise 10:56 AM 28
26 Low 9:00 AM 1.1 4:10 PM Set 11:08 PM
26 High 3:09 PM 9.1
26 Low 9:28 PM 0.3
Sa 27 High 3:47 AM 9.0 7:14 AM Rise 11:15 AM 38
27 Low 9:55 AM 0.9 4:11 PM
27 High 4:04 PM 8.9
27 Low 10:18 PM 0.4
Su 28 High 4:37 AM 9.3 7:14 AM Set 12:21 AM 49
28 Low 10:53 AM 0.6 4:12 PM Rise 11:36 AM
28 High 5:02 PM 8.8
28 Low 11:11 PM 0.5
M 29 High 5:31 AM 9.7 7:14 AM Set 1:37 AM 60
29 Low 11:54 AM 0.3 4:12 PM Rise 12:01 PM
29 High 6:05 PM 8.7
Tu 30 Low 12:08 AM 0.5 7:14 AM Set 2:57 AM 71
30 High 6:29 AM 10.0 4:13 PM Rise 12:32 PM
30 Low 12:58 PM -0.1
30 High 7:12 PM 8.8
W 31 Low 1:08 AM 0.4 7:14 AM Set 4:19 AM 81
31 High 7:29 AM 10.4 4:14 PM Rise 1:11 PM
31 Low 2:01 PM -0.6
31 High 8:15 PM 9.0
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Portsmouth NH Tides -
DECEMBER 2025
M 15 Low 1:37 AM 1.2 7:08 AM Rise 3:02 AM 23
15 High 8:01 AM 7.8 4:09 PM Set 1:08 PM
15 Low 2:21 PM 0.7
15 High 8:35 PM 7.0
Tu 16 Low 2:26 AM 1.3 7:08 AM Rise 4:06 AM 16
16 High 8:46 AM 7.9 4:09 PM Set 1:33 PM
16 Low 3:09 PM 0.5
16 High 9:23 PM 7.1
W 17 Low 3:09 AM 1.3 7:09 AM Rise 5:10 AM 9
17 High 9:28 AM 8.0 4:10 PM Set 2:03 PM
17 Low 3:52 PM 0.3
17 High 10:07 PM 7.1
Th 18 Low 3:50 AM 1.3 7:10 AM Rise 6:13 AM 4
18 High 10:08 AM 8.1 4:10 PM Set 2:41 PM
18 Low 4:32 PM 0.3
18 High 10:49 PM 7.1
F 19 Low 4:29 AM 1.3 7:10 AM Rise 7:12 AM 1
19 High 10:47 AM 8.2 4:10 PM Set 3:27 PM
19 Low 5:11 PM 0.2
19 High 11:29 PM 7.1
Sa 20 Low 5:06 AM 1.2 7:11 AM Rise 8:04 AM 0
20 High 11:25 AM 8.3 4:11 PM Set 4:23 PM
20 Low 5:48 PM 0.2
Su 21 High 12:07 AM 7.1 7:11 AM Rise 8:48 AM 0
21 Low 5:44 AM 1.2 4:11 PM Set 5:26 PM
21 High 12:02 PM 8.3
21 Low 6:23 PM 0.1
M 22 High 12:44 AM 7.1 7:12 AM Rise 9:23 AM 2
22 Low 6:21 AM 1.1 4:12 PM Set 6:33 PM
22 High 12:39 PM 8.3
22 Low 6:59 PM 0.1
Tu 23 High 1:20 AM 7.1 7:12 AM Rise 9:52 AM 6
23 Low 6:59 AM 1.1 4:12 PM Set 7:42 PM
23 High 1:16 PM 8.3
23 Low 7:36 PM 0.1
W 24 High 1:57 AM 7.2 7:13 AM Rise 10:17 AM 12
24 Low 7:40 AM 1.0 4:13 PM Set 8:51 PM
24 High 1:56 PM 8.2
24 Low 8:15 PM 0.2
Th 25 High 2:37 AM 7.3 7:13 AM Rise 10:38 AM 19
25 Low 8:26 AM 1.0 4:14 PM Set 10:00 PM
25 High 2:41 PM 8.0
25 Low 8:58 PM 0.2
F 26 High 3:21 AM 7.5 7:13 AM Rise 10:58 AM 28
26 Low 9:17 AM 0.9 4:14 PM Set 11:10 PM
26 High 3:31 PM 7.8
26 Low 9:45 PM 0.3
Sa 27 High 4:09 AM 7.7 7:14 AM Rise 11:18 AM 38
27 Low 10:12 AM 0.8 4:15 PM
27 High 4:26 PM 7.7
27 Low 10:35 PM 0.3
Su 28 High 4:59 AM 8.0 7:14 AM Set 12:22 AM 49
28 Low 11:10 AM 0.5 4:16 PM Rise 11:39 AM
28 High 5:24 PM 7.6
28 Low 11:28 PM 0.4
M 29 High 5:53 AM 8.3 7:14 AM Set 1:38 AM 60
29 Low 12:11 PM 0.3 4:16 PM Rise 12:04 PM
29 High 6:27 PM 7.5
Tu 30 Low 12:25 AM 0.4 7:14 AM Set 2:57 AM 71
30 High 6:51 AM 8.6 4:17 PM Rise 12:36 PM
30 Low 1:15 PM -0.1
30 High 7:34 PM 7.6
W 31 Low 1:25 AM 0.3 7:14 AM Set 4:19 AM 81
31 High 7:51 AM 8.9 4:18 PM Rise 1:16 PM
31 Low 2:18 PM -0.5
31 High 8:37 PM 7.7
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM
706 AM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt late. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 11 seconds.
TONIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 4 seconds and NE 2 ft at 5 seconds.
TUE
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 3 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 5 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds, becoming SW 5 ft at 5 seconds.
WED
SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 6 seconds and S 4 ft at 9 seconds.
WED NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 8 seconds.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU NIGHT
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Rain after midnight.
FRI
S winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Rain likely in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft, subsiding to 5 to 7 ft after midnight.
ANZ152-160100
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
706 AM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
NW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt late. Gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 5 ft at 5 seconds and S 3 ft at 11 seconds.
TONIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft, subsiding to 3 to 4 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 4 seconds and SE 3 ft at 10 seconds, becoming W 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds.
TUE
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 4 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds, becoming SW 6 ft at 6 seconds.
WED
SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: SW 8 ft at 7 seconds and SE 8 ft at 11 seconds.
WED NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 7 ft at 8 seconds.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
THU NIGHT
S winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft after midnight. Rain likely after midnight.
FRI
S winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W 25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Rain likely in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft, subsiding to 6 to 9 ft after midnight.
ANZ150-160100
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
706 AM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt late. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 5 ft at 5 seconds and SE 3 ft at 11 seconds.
TONIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft, subsiding to 2 to 4 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 5 seconds and S 3 ft at 10 seconds, becoming NW 4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds.
TUE
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds, becoming SW 6 ft at 6 seconds.
WED
SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: S 9 ft at 10 seconds and SW 8 ft at 7 seconds.
WED NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft, subsiding to 5 to 6 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: S 8 ft at 8 seconds, becoming S 6 ft at 9 seconds.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
THU NIGHT
S winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft after midnight. Rain likely after midnight.
FRI
S winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt, becoming SW 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Rain likely.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
ANZ153-160100
Casco Bay
706 AM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
NW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt late. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
TONIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
TUE
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
WED
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
WED NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
THU NIGHT
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Scattered showers in the evening, then rain after midnight.
FRI
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming W 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Rain likely in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
ANZ151-160100
Penobscot Bay
706 AM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds.
TONIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 2 seconds and S 2 ft at 10 seconds. Light freezing spray in the evening.
TUE
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 4 seconds.
WED
SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 7 seconds.
WED NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 8 seconds.
THU
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU NIGHT
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Rain likely after midnight.
FRI
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt, becoming SW 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Rain likely.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
706 AM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt late. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 11 seconds.
TONIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 4 seconds and NE 2 ft at 5 seconds.
TUE
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 3 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 5 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds, becoming SW 5 ft at 5 seconds.
WED
SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 6 seconds and S 4 ft at 9 seconds.
WED NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 8 seconds.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU NIGHT
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Rain after midnight.
FRI
S winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Rain likely in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft, subsiding to 5 to 7 ft after midnight.
ANZ152-160100
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
706 AM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
NW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt late. Gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 5 ft at 5 seconds and S 3 ft at 11 seconds.
TONIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft, subsiding to 3 to 4 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 4 seconds and SE 3 ft at 10 seconds, becoming W 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds.
TUE
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 4 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds, becoming SW 6 ft at 6 seconds.
WED
SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: SW 8 ft at 7 seconds and SE 8 ft at 11 seconds.
WED NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 7 ft at 8 seconds.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
THU NIGHT
S winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft after midnight. Rain likely after midnight.
FRI
S winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W 25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Rain likely in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft, subsiding to 6 to 9 ft after midnight.
ANZ150-160100
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
706 AM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt late. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 5 ft at 5 seconds and SE 3 ft at 11 seconds.
TONIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft, subsiding to 2 to 4 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 5 seconds and S 3 ft at 10 seconds, becoming NW 4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds.
TUE
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds, becoming SW 6 ft at 6 seconds.
WED
SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: S 9 ft at 10 seconds and SW 8 ft at 7 seconds.
WED NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft, subsiding to 5 to 6 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: S 8 ft at 8 seconds, becoming S 6 ft at 9 seconds.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
THU NIGHT
S winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft after midnight. Rain likely after midnight.
FRI
S winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt, becoming SW 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Rain likely.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
ANZ153-160100
Casco Bay
706 AM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
NW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt late. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
TONIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
TUE
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
WED
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
WED NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
THU NIGHT
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Scattered showers in the evening, then rain after midnight.
FRI
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming W 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Rain likely in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
ANZ151-160100
Penobscot Bay
706 AM EST Mon Dec 15 2025
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds.
TONIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 2 seconds and S 2 ft at 10 seconds. Light freezing spray in the evening.
TUE
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 4 seconds.
WED
SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 7 seconds.
WED NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 8 seconds.
THU
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU NIGHT
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Rain likely after midnight.
FRI
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt, becoming SW 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Rain likely.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
Port / Terminal Restrictions
TERMINAL DRAFT LIMIATATIONS: (as reported by terminal)
PORTLAND ME
PORTLAND PIPELINE 50’ 00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
SUNOCO (ex Gulf) OIL TERMINAL 36’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
CITGO/IRVING TERMINAL 34’08” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
GLOBAL OIL 36’00” BRACKISH WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
BUCKEYE/IRVING 37’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
SPRAGUE ROLLING MILLS 32’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
SPRAGUE MERRILLS MARINE 31’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
TURNERS ISLAND TERMINAL 27’00” SALT WATER DARFT MAX PERMITTED
FLORIDA POWERS LIGHT / WYMAN TERMINAL 30'00" SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
PORTSMOUTH NH (ALL DRAFTS FOR PORTSMOUTH ARE SALT WATER)
GRANITE STATE MINERAL 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PORT AUTHORITY 32’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
IRVING OIL TERMINAL 36’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
PUBLIC SERVICE NEW HAMPSHIRE 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
SPRAGUE AVERY LANE / SEA 3 36’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
SPRAGUE RIVER ROAD 33’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
SEARSPORT ME (ALL DRAFTS FOR SEARSPORT SALT WATER)
LIQUID BERTH:
***SPRAGUE ENERGY HAS ADVISED THEY WILL ACCEPT ANY VESSEL WITH DRAFT OF 28’00” OR LESS ANYTIME***
***SPRAGUE ENERGY HAS ADVISED ANY VESSEL WITH DRAFT OVER 28’00” UPD TO MAX 35’00” WILL BE ACCEPTED USING A 2 FENDER SYSTEM TO BREAST OFF THE BERTH**
MACKPOINT / SPRAGUE BULK PIER 39’00" MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
BUCKSPORT ME (ALL DRAFTS FOR BUCKSPORT ARE BRACKISH WATER)
WEBBER TANKS 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
PORTLAND ME
PORTLAND PIPELINE 50’ 00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
SUNOCO (ex Gulf) OIL TERMINAL 36’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
CITGO/IRVING TERMINAL 34’08” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
GLOBAL OIL 36’00” BRACKISH WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
BUCKEYE/IRVING 37’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
SPRAGUE ROLLING MILLS 32’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
SPRAGUE MERRILLS MARINE 31’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
TURNERS ISLAND TERMINAL 27’00” SALT WATER DARFT MAX PERMITTED
FLORIDA POWERS LIGHT / WYMAN TERMINAL 30'00" SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
PORTSMOUTH NH (ALL DRAFTS FOR PORTSMOUTH ARE SALT WATER)
GRANITE STATE MINERAL 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PORT AUTHORITY 32’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
IRVING OIL TERMINAL 36’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
PUBLIC SERVICE NEW HAMPSHIRE 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
SPRAGUE AVERY LANE / SEA 3 36’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
SPRAGUE RIVER ROAD 33’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
SEARSPORT ME (ALL DRAFTS FOR SEARSPORT SALT WATER)
LIQUID BERTH:
***SPRAGUE ENERGY HAS ADVISED THEY WILL ACCEPT ANY VESSEL WITH DRAFT OF 28’00” OR LESS ANYTIME***
***SPRAGUE ENERGY HAS ADVISED ANY VESSEL WITH DRAFT OVER 28’00” UPD TO MAX 35’00” WILL BE ACCEPTED USING A 2 FENDER SYSTEM TO BREAST OFF THE BERTH**
MACKPOINT / SPRAGUE BULK PIER 39’00" MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
BUCKSPORT ME (ALL DRAFTS FOR BUCKSPORT ARE BRACKISH WATER)
WEBBER TANKS 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
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