Port Update
Maine / New Hampshire
January 06, 2026
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:
January 2026
Tu 6 High 12:49 AM 9.7 7:14 AM Set 9:31 AM 92
6 Low 6:44 AM -0.1 4:20 PM Rise 8:23 PM
6 High 12:59 PM 10.7
6 Low 7:21 PM -1.0
W 7 High 1:39 AM 9.6 7:14 AM Set 9:52 AM 86
7 Low 7:36 AM 0.1 4:21 PM Rise 9:33 PM
7 High 1:51 PM 10.2
7 Low 8:10 PM -0.5
Th 8 High 2:29 AM 9.4 7:14 AM Set 10:11 AM 77
8 Low 8:31 AM 0.4 4:22 PM Rise 10:40 PM
8 High 2:44 PM 9.5
8 Low 9:00 PM 0.0
F 9 High 3:21 AM 9.2 7:14 AM Set 10:29 AM 68
9 Low 9:29 AM 0.7 4:23 PM Rise 11:46 PM
9 High 3:40 PM 8.9
9 Low 9:51 PM 0.6
Sa 10 High 4:12 AM 9.0 7:13 AM Set 10:47 AM 59
10 Low 10:27 AM 0.9 4:24 PM
10 High 4:37 PM 8.3
10 Low 10:42 PM 1.1
Su 11 High 5:04 AM 8.9 7:13 AM Rise 12:50 AM 49
11 Low 11:26 AM 1.1 4:25 PM Set 11:07 AM
11 High 5:36 PM 7.9
11 Low 11:34 PM 1.5
M 12 High 5:57 AM 8.7 7:13 AM Rise 1:55 AM 39
12 Low 12:27 PM 1.2 4:26 PM Set 11:30 AM
12 High 6:37 PM 7.6
Tu 13 Low 12:31 AM 1.8 7:12 AM Rise 3:00 AM 30
13 High 6:53 AM 8.7 4:27 PM Set 11:58 AM
13 Low 1:27 PM 1.1
13 High 7:37 PM 7.6
W 14 Low 1:27 AM 1.9 7:12 AM Rise 4:04 AM 22
14 High 7:46 AM 8.8 4:29 PM Set 12:33 PM
14 Low 2:20 PM 0.9
14 High 8:30 PM 7.7
Th 15 Low 2:18 AM 1.8 7:11 AM Rise 5:05 AM 15
15 High 8:35 AM 9.0 4:30 PM Set 1:16 PM
15 Low 3:06 PM 0.7
15 High 9:16 PM 7.9
F 16 Low 3:03 AM 1.6 7:11 AM Rise 6:00 AM 9
16 High 9:19 AM 9.3 4:31 PM Set 2:09 PM
16 Low 3:48 PM 0.4
16 High 10:00 PM 8.1
Sa 17 Low 3:44 AM 1.4 7:10 AM Rise 6:46 AM 4
17 High 10:00 AM 9.5 4:32 PM Set 3:11 PM
17 Low 4:28 PM 0.2
17 High 10:40 PM 8.3
Su 18 Low 4:23 AM 1.1 7:10 AM Rise 7:24 AM 1
18 High 10:39 AM 9.7 4:34 PM Set 4:18 PM
18 Low 5:04 PM 0.0
18 High 11:18 PM 8.5
M 19 Low 5:02 AM 0.9 7:09 AM Rise 7:55 AM 0
19 High 11:17 AM 9.9 4:35 PM Set 5:28 PM
19 Low 5:39 PM -0.2
19 High 11:53 PM 8.7
Tu 20 Low 5:40 AM 0.7 7:08 AM Rise 8:21 AM 0
20 High 11:53 AM 10.0 4:36 PM Set 6:39 PM
20 Low 6:13 PM -0.3
W 21 High 12:27 AM 8.9 7:07 AM Rise 8:43 AM 3
21 Low 6:19 AM 0.5 4:37 PM Set 7:50 PM
21 High 12:30 PM 10.0
21 Low 6:48 PM -0.4
Th 22 High 1:02 AM 9.1 7:07 AM Rise 9:02 AM 8
22 Low 6:59 AM 0.3 4:39 PM Set 9:00 PM
22 High 1:09 PM 9.9
22 Low 7:25 PM -0.4
F 23 High 1:39 AM 9.3 7:06 AM Rise 9:22 AM 15
23 Low 7:43 AM 0.2 4:40 PM Set 10:12 PM
23 High 1:52 PM 9.6
23 Low 8:06 PM -0.2
Sa 24 High 2:20 AM 9.5 7:05 AM Rise 9:42 AM 23
24 Low 8:32 AM 0.2 4:41 PM Set 11:26 PM
24 High 2:40 PM 9.3
24 Low 8:52 PM 0.0
Su 25 High 3:07 AM 9.6 7:04 AM Rise 10:04 AM 33
25 Low 9:26 AM 0.2 4:43 PM
25 High 3:35 PM 8.9
25 Low 9:42 PM 0.3
M 26 High 4:00 AM 9.7 7:03 AM Set 12:42 AM 44
26 Low 10:24 AM 0.2 4:44 PM Rise 10:32 AM
26 High 4:35 PM 8.5
26 Low 10:38 PM 0.6
Tu 27 High 4:57 AM 9.7 7:02 AM Set 2:02 AM 56
27 Low 11:28 AM 0.2 4:45 PM Rise 11:06 AM
27 High 5:41 PM 8.2
27 Low 11:39 PM 0.8
W 28 High 6:01 AM 9.8 7:01 AM Set 3:20 AM 67
28 Low 12:37 PM 0.1 4:47 PM Rise 11:51 AM
28 High 6:54 PM 8.2
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Portsmouth NH Tides -
January 2026
Tu 6 High 1:11 AM 8.3 7:14 AM Set 9:32 AM 92
6 Low 7:01 AM -0.1 4:24 PM Rise 8:26 PM
6 High 1:21 PM 9.2
6 Low 7:38 PM -0.9
W 7 High 2:01 AM 8.3 7:14 AM Set 9:54 AM 86
7 Low 7:53 AM 0.1 4:25 PM Rise 9:36 PM
7 High 2:13 PM 8.8
7 Low 8:27 PM -0.4
Th 8 High 2:51 AM 8.1 7:14 AM Set 10:13 AM 77
8 Low 8:48 AM 0.3 4:26 PM Rise 10:42 PM
8 High 3:06 PM 8.2
8 Low 9:17 PM 0.0
F 9 High 3:43 AM 7.9 7:14 AM Set 10:32 AM 68
9 Low 9:46 AM 0.6 4:27 PM Rise 11:47 PM
9 High 4:02 PM 7.7
9 Low 10:08 PM 0.5
Sa 10 High 4:34 AM 7.7 7:14 AM Set 10:50 AM 59
10 Low 10:44 AM 0.8 4:28 PM
10 High 4:59 PM 7.1
10 Low 10:59 PM 0.9
Su 11 High 5:26 AM 7.7 7:13 AM Rise 12:51 AM 49
11 Low 11:43 AM 0.9 4:29 PM Set 11:11 AM
11 High 5:58 PM 6.8
11 Low 11:51 PM 1.3
M 12 High 6:19 AM 7.5 7:13 AM Rise 1:56 AM 39
12 Low 12:44 PM 1.0 4:30 PM Set 11:34 AM
12 High 6:59 PM 6.5
Tu 13 Low 12:48 AM 1.5 7:12 AM Rise 3:00 AM 30
13 High 7:15 AM 7.5 4:31 PM Set 12:03 PM
13 Low 1:44 PM 0.9
13 High 7:59 PM 6.5
W 14 Low 1:44 AM 1.6 7:12 AM Rise 4:04 AM 22
14 High 8:08 AM 7.6 4:32 PM Set 12:38 PM
14 Low 2:37 PM 0.8
14 High 8:52 PM 6.6
Th 15 Low 2:35 AM 1.5 7:12 AM Rise 5:04 AM 15
15 High 8:57 AM 7.7 4:34 PM Set 1:21 PM
15 Low 3:23 PM 0.6
15 High 9:38 PM 6.8
F 16 Low 3:20 AM 1.4 7:11 AM Rise 5:59 AM 9
16 High 9:41 AM 8.0 4:35 PM Set 2:14 PM
16 Low 4:05 PM 0.3
16 High 10:22 PM 7.0
Sa 17 Low 4:01 AM 1.2 7:10 AM Rise 6:46 AM 4
17 High 10:22 AM 8.2 4:36 PM Set 3:16 PM
17 Low 4:45 PM 0.2
17 High 11:02 PM 7.1
Su 18 Low 4:40 AM 0.9 7:10 AM Rise 7:24 AM 1
18 High 11:01 AM 8.3 4:37 PM Set 4:23 PM
18 Low 5:21 PM 0.0
18 High 11:40 PM 7.3
M 19 Low 5:19 AM 0.8 7:09 AM Rise 7:56 AM 0
19 High 11:39 AM 8.5 4:39 PM Set 5:32 PM
19 Low 5:56 PM -0.2
Tu 20 High 12:15 AM 7.5 7:09 AM Rise 8:21 AM 0
20 Low 5:57 AM 0.6 4:40 PM Set 6:43 PM
20 High 12:15 PM 8.6
20 Low 6:30 PM -0.3
W 21 High 12:49 AM 7.7 7:08 AM Rise 8:44 AM 3
21 Low 6:36 AM 0.4 4:41 PM Set 7:53 PM
21 High 12:52 PM 8.6
21 Low 7:05 PM -0.3
Th 22 High 1:24 AM 7.8 7:07 AM Rise 9:04 AM 8
22 Low 7:16 AM 0.3 4:42 PM Set 9:03 PM
22 High 1:31 PM 8.5
22 Low 7:42 PM -0.3
F 23 High 2:01 AM 8.0 7:06 AM Rise 9:24 AM 15
23 Low 8:00 AM 0.2 4:44 PM Set 10:14 PM
23 High 2:14 PM 8.3
23 Low 8:23 PM -0.2
Sa 24 High 2:42 AM 8.2 7:06 AM Rise 9:44 AM 23
24 Low 8:49 AM 0.2 4:45 PM Set 11:27 PM
24 High 3:02 PM 8.0
24 Low 9:09 PM 0.0
Su 25 High 3:29 AM 8.3 7:05 AM Rise 10:08 AM 33
25 Low 9:43 AM 0.2 4:46 PM
25 High 3:57 PM 7.7
25 Low 9:59 PM 0.3
M 26 High 4:22 AM 8.3 7:04 AM Set 12:43 AM 44
26 Low 10:41 AM 0.2 4:48 PM Rise 10:35 AM
26 High 4:57 PM 7.3
26 Low 10:55 PM 0.5
Tu 27 High 5:19 AM 8.3 7:03 AM Set 2:02 AM 56
27 Low 11:45 AM 0.2 4:49 PM Rise 11:10 AM
27 High 6:03 PM 7.1
27 Low 11:56 PM 0.7
W 28 High 6:23 AM 8.4 7:02 AM Set 3:20 AM 67
28 Low 12:54 PM 0.1 4:50 PM Rise 11:56 AM
28 High 7:16 PM 7.1
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM
707 AM EST Tue Jan 6 2026
TODAY
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE late. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds.
TONIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds. Rain and snow likely in the evening, then rain after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM, decreasing to 1 NM or less after midnight.
WED
N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds and E 2 ft at 4 seconds. A chance of rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the morning.
WED NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 11 seconds and NW 2 ft at 3 seconds.
THU
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 10 seconds and W 2 ft at 3 seconds.
THU NIGHT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
FRI
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
SW 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 3 to 5 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
SAT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of rain in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
E winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Showers likely in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight.
ANZ152-070100
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
707 AM EST Tue Jan 6 2026
TODAY
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE late. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds. A slight chance of snow early this morning.
TONIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM, decreasing to 1 NM or less after midnight.
WED
NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 2 ft at 5 seconds. Rain, mainly in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
WED NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 10 seconds and NW 3 ft at 4 seconds.
THU
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 10 seconds and W 2 ft at 3 seconds.
THU NIGHT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 9 seconds.
FRI
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 5 ft in the afternoon. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
SAT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of rain in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
E winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
ANZ150-070100
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
707 AM EST Tue Jan 6 2026
TODAY
SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N late this morning and afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of rain and snow early this morning, then a slight chance of rain and snow late this morning. Vsby 1 NM or less early this morning.
TONIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
WED
NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 2 ft at 6 seconds. Rain, mainly in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
WED NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 10 seconds and NW 3 ft at 4 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening.
THU
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 10 seconds and W 3 ft at 4 seconds.
THU NIGHT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 9 seconds and W 2 ft at 4 seconds.
FRI
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 5 ft in the afternoon. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
SAT
N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
E winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
ANZ153-070100
Casco Bay
707 AM EST Tue Jan 6 2026
TODAY
N winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
TONIGHT
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Snow likely in the evening, then rain and snow after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM, decreasing to 1 NM or less after midnight.
WED
N winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Rain, mainly in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
WED NIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU
W winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU NIGHT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
FRI
S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
SAT
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of rain in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Showers likely in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight.
ANZ151-070100
Penobscot Bay
707 AM EST Tue Jan 6 2026
TODAY
N winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of snow early this morning, then a slight chance of snow late this morning. Vsby 1 NM or less early this morning.
TONIGHT
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of snow in the evening, then rain with snow likely after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM, decreasing to 1 NM or less after midnight.
WED
NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Rain, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM, decreasing to 1 NM or less in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
NW winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening.
THU
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 10 seconds.
THU NIGHT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 9 seconds.
FRI
S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
SAT
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
707 AM EST Tue Jan 6 2026
TODAY
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE late. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds.
TONIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds. Rain and snow likely in the evening, then rain after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM, decreasing to 1 NM or less after midnight.
WED
N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds and E 2 ft at 4 seconds. A chance of rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the morning.
WED NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 11 seconds and NW 2 ft at 3 seconds.
THU
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 10 seconds and W 2 ft at 3 seconds.
THU NIGHT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
FRI
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
SW 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 3 to 5 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
SAT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of rain in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
E winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Showers likely in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight.
ANZ152-070100
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
707 AM EST Tue Jan 6 2026
TODAY
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE late. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds. A slight chance of snow early this morning.
TONIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM, decreasing to 1 NM or less after midnight.
WED
NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 2 ft at 5 seconds. Rain, mainly in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
WED NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 10 seconds and NW 3 ft at 4 seconds.
THU
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 10 seconds and W 2 ft at 3 seconds.
THU NIGHT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 9 seconds.
FRI
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 5 ft in the afternoon. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
SAT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of rain in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
E winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
ANZ150-070100
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
707 AM EST Tue Jan 6 2026
TODAY
SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N late this morning and afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of rain and snow early this morning, then a slight chance of rain and snow late this morning. Vsby 1 NM or less early this morning.
TONIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
WED
NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 2 ft at 6 seconds. Rain, mainly in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
WED NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 10 seconds and NW 3 ft at 4 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening.
THU
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 10 seconds and W 3 ft at 4 seconds.
THU NIGHT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 9 seconds and W 2 ft at 4 seconds.
FRI
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 5 ft in the afternoon. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
SAT
N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
E winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
ANZ153-070100
Casco Bay
707 AM EST Tue Jan 6 2026
TODAY
N winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
TONIGHT
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Snow likely in the evening, then rain and snow after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM, decreasing to 1 NM or less after midnight.
WED
N winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Rain, mainly in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
WED NIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU
W winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU NIGHT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
FRI
S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
SAT
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of rain in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Showers likely in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight.
ANZ151-070100
Penobscot Bay
707 AM EST Tue Jan 6 2026
TODAY
N winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of snow early this morning, then a slight chance of snow late this morning. Vsby 1 NM or less early this morning.
TONIGHT
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of snow in the evening, then rain with snow likely after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM, decreasing to 1 NM or less after midnight.
WED
NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Rain, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM, decreasing to 1 NM or less in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
NW winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening.
THU
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 10 seconds.
THU NIGHT
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 9 seconds.
FRI
S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
SAT
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
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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