Port Update
Maine / New Hampshire
December 24, 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
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
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 STONINGTON ME TO MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT TO 25 NM
ANZ100-240100
707 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
Synopsis for Stonington ME to Merrimack River Ma out to 25 NM
Low pressure tracks SE across New England today with an inverted trough developing over the waters tonight. Periods of heavy snow will be possible with winds shifting SE to NW within the inverted trough. The system exits Wednesday with a brief period of gusty north winds Wednesday morning. High pressure builds in from the north late Wednesday through Wednesday night. A cold front then crosses the waters late Thursday bringing a period of gusty northwest winds Thursday night.
ANZ154-240100
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM
707 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
TODAY
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE late this morning and early afternoon, then increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt late. Seas around 2 ft. A slight chance of snow late this morning. A chance of snow and rain early this afternoon, then rain with snow likely late. Vsby 1 to 3 NM late this morning and afternoon.
TONIGHT
SE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 3 seconds and S 2 ft at 4 seconds. Rain with snow likely. Vsby 1 to 3 NM, decreasing to 1 NM or less after midnight.
WED
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 4 seconds and E 3 ft at 5 seconds, becoming NE 5 ft at 6 seconds. Snow likely, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 NM or less, increasing to 1 to 3 NM in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 6 ft at 8 seconds.
THU
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 6 ft at 9 seconds and W 3 ft at 3 seconds.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 10 seconds and NW 4 ft at 4 seconds.
FRI
NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
FRI NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT NIGHT
N winds around 10 kt, becoming E after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow. A chance of rain after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less.
ANZ152-240100
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
707 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
TODAY
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E late this morning, then becoming SE early this afternoon, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt late. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 3 seconds. A chance of snow early this afternoon. Snow and rain likely late. Vsby 1 to 3 NM this afternoon.
TONIGHT
SE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming E 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 4 seconds, becoming SE 5 ft at 5 seconds. Rain and snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
WED
N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 6 ft at 6 seconds. Snow likely, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 NM or less.
WED NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: E 6 ft at 8 seconds.
THU
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 9 seconds and W 4 ft at 4 seconds. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 NM or less.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 4 seconds and E 4 ft at 10 seconds.
FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, subsiding to 2 to 4 ft in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow after midnight.
SAT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT NIGHT
NE winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow after midnight.
ANZ150-240100
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
707 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
TODAY
NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE with gusts up to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 3 seconds. A slight chance of snow early this afternoon. A chance of snow with a slight chance of rain late with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
TONIGHT
SE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming E 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 4 seconds, becoming SE 6 ft at 6 seconds. Rain and snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
WED
NE winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: E 7 ft at 8 seconds. Snow and rain in the morning, then a chance of snow in the afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less.
WED NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: E 7 ft at 8 seconds.
THU
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at 9 seconds and W 4 ft at 4 seconds. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 NM or less.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 4 seconds and E 4 ft at 11 seconds.
FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
FRI NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow after midnight.
SAT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT NIGHT
NE winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow after midnight with vsby 1 NM or less.
ANZ153-240100
Casco Bay
707 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
TODAY
NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE this afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of snow early this afternoon. Snow with a slight chance of rain late. Vsby 1 to 3 NM this afternoon.
TONIGHT
SE winds around 10 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Rain, snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
WED
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Snow likely, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 NM or less, increasing to 1 to 3 NM in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU
W winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
FRI
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
FRI NIGHT
N winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow after midnight.
SAT
N winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT NIGHT
N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
ANZ151-240100
Penobscot Bay
707 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
TODAY
NE winds around 5 kt, becoming SE this afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. A chance of snow late with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
TONIGHT
E winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds. Snow in the evening, then snow and rain after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less.
WED
NE winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 3 seconds and S 2 ft at 6 seconds. Snow, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 NM or less, increasing to 1 to 3 NM in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
THU
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 NM or less.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds.
FRI
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
FRI NIGHT
N winds around 10 kt. Seas 1 foot or less.
SAT
N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 foot or less. A chance of snow in the morning. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT NIGHT
N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 foot or less.
ANZ100-240100
707 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
Synopsis for Stonington ME to Merrimack River Ma out to 25 NM
Low pressure tracks SE across New England today with an inverted trough developing over the waters tonight. Periods of heavy snow will be possible with winds shifting SE to NW within the inverted trough. The system exits Wednesday with a brief period of gusty north winds Wednesday morning. High pressure builds in from the north late Wednesday through Wednesday night. A cold front then crosses the waters late Thursday bringing a period of gusty northwest winds Thursday night.
ANZ154-240100
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM
707 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
TODAY
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE late this morning and early afternoon, then increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt late. Seas around 2 ft. A slight chance of snow late this morning. A chance of snow and rain early this afternoon, then rain with snow likely late. Vsby 1 to 3 NM late this morning and afternoon.
TONIGHT
SE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 3 seconds and S 2 ft at 4 seconds. Rain with snow likely. Vsby 1 to 3 NM, decreasing to 1 NM or less after midnight.
WED
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 4 seconds and E 3 ft at 5 seconds, becoming NE 5 ft at 6 seconds. Snow likely, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 NM or less, increasing to 1 to 3 NM in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 6 ft at 8 seconds.
THU
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 6 ft at 9 seconds and W 3 ft at 3 seconds.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 10 seconds and NW 4 ft at 4 seconds.
FRI
NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
FRI NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT NIGHT
N winds around 10 kt, becoming E after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow. A chance of rain after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less.
ANZ152-240100
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
707 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
TODAY
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E late this morning, then becoming SE early this afternoon, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt late. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 3 seconds. A chance of snow early this afternoon. Snow and rain likely late. Vsby 1 to 3 NM this afternoon.
TONIGHT
SE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming E 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 4 seconds, becoming SE 5 ft at 5 seconds. Rain and snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
WED
N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 6 ft at 6 seconds. Snow likely, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 NM or less.
WED NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: E 6 ft at 8 seconds.
THU
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 9 seconds and W 4 ft at 4 seconds. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 NM or less.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 4 seconds and E 4 ft at 10 seconds.
FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, subsiding to 2 to 4 ft in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow after midnight.
SAT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT NIGHT
NE winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow after midnight.
ANZ150-240100
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
707 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
TODAY
NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE with gusts up to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 3 seconds. A slight chance of snow early this afternoon. A chance of snow with a slight chance of rain late with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
TONIGHT
SE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming E 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 4 seconds, becoming SE 6 ft at 6 seconds. Rain and snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
WED
NE winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: E 7 ft at 8 seconds. Snow and rain in the morning, then a chance of snow in the afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less.
WED NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: E 7 ft at 8 seconds.
THU
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at 9 seconds and W 4 ft at 4 seconds. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 NM or less.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 4 seconds and E 4 ft at 11 seconds.
FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
FRI NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow after midnight.
SAT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT NIGHT
NE winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow after midnight with vsby 1 NM or less.
ANZ153-240100
Casco Bay
707 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
TODAY
NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE this afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of snow early this afternoon. Snow with a slight chance of rain late. Vsby 1 to 3 NM this afternoon.
TONIGHT
SE winds around 10 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Rain, snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
WED
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Snow likely, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 NM or less, increasing to 1 to 3 NM in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU
W winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
FRI
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
FRI NIGHT
N winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow after midnight.
SAT
N winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT NIGHT
N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
ANZ151-240100
Penobscot Bay
707 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
TODAY
NE winds around 5 kt, becoming SE this afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less. A chance of snow late with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
TONIGHT
E winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds. Snow in the evening, then snow and rain after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less.
WED
NE winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 3 seconds and S 2 ft at 6 seconds. Snow, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 NM or less, increasing to 1 to 3 NM in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
THU
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 NM or less.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds.
FRI
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
FRI NIGHT
N winds around 10 kt. Seas 1 foot or less.
SAT
N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 foot or less. A chance of snow in the morning. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT NIGHT
N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 foot or less.
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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