Port Update
Maine / New Hampshire
January 16, 2026
Notices
*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.
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
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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.
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
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Tides / Currents
PORTLAND TIDES:
January 2026
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
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 Fri Jan 16 2026
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
W winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt late. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 5 seconds and SE 3 ft at 9 seconds. Light freezing spray this morning.
TONIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 3 ft at 11 seconds.
SAT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 3 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 4 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening.
SUN
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 10 seconds.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 9 seconds and W 2 ft at 2 seconds. A chance of snow and rain in the evening. Vsby 1 NM or less.
MON
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
MON NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
TUE
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
ANZ152-170100
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
707 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
W winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt late. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: SW 7 ft at 7 seconds. Light freezing spray this morning.
TONIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 5 ft at 12 seconds.
SAT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at 12 seconds and SW 3 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of rain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 10 seconds and S 4 ft at 6 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
SUN
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 9 seconds.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
MON
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming SW 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft in the afternoon.
MON NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
TUE
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft, subsiding to 5 to 7 ft after midnight.
ANZ150-170100
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
707 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: SW 8 ft at 7 seconds and S 7 ft at 9 seconds. Light freezing spray until late afternoon.
TONIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft, subsiding to 5 to 6 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SW 6 ft at 8 seconds and S 6 ft at 10 seconds, becoming S 6 ft at 12 seconds and SW 3 ft at 4 seconds.
SAT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 12 seconds and S 4 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of snow and rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 10 seconds and S 4 ft at 6 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
SUN
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 9 seconds.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of rain and snow in the evening, then a chance of snow after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less.
MON
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft in the afternoon.
MON NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
TUE
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
ANZ153-170100
Casco Bay
707 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Light freezing spray this morning.
TONIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
SAT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow and rain in the morning, then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Rain likely with a chance of snow in the evening.
SUN
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow in the evening with vsby 1 NM or less.
MON
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
MON NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
TUE
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
ANZ151-170100
Penobscot Bay
707 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 8 seconds. Light freezing spray.
TONIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming SW around 5 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 9 seconds. Light freezing spray in the evening.
SAT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of snow. Rain in the afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT NIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 10 seconds. Rain likely with a chance of snow in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less in the evening.
SUN
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 9 seconds.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
MON
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
MON NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
TUE
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
707 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
W winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt late. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 5 seconds and SE 3 ft at 9 seconds. Light freezing spray this morning.
TONIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 3 ft at 11 seconds.
SAT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 3 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 4 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening.
SUN
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 10 seconds.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 9 seconds and W 2 ft at 2 seconds. A chance of snow and rain in the evening. Vsby 1 NM or less.
MON
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
MON NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
TUE
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
ANZ152-170100
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
707 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
W winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt late. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: SW 7 ft at 7 seconds. Light freezing spray this morning.
TONIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 5 ft at 12 seconds.
SAT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at 12 seconds and SW 3 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of rain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 10 seconds and S 4 ft at 6 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
SUN
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 9 seconds.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
MON
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming SW 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft in the afternoon.
MON NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
TUE
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft, subsiding to 5 to 7 ft after midnight.
ANZ150-170100
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
707 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: SW 8 ft at 7 seconds and S 7 ft at 9 seconds. Light freezing spray until late afternoon.
TONIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft, subsiding to 5 to 6 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SW 6 ft at 8 seconds and S 6 ft at 10 seconds, becoming S 6 ft at 12 seconds and SW 3 ft at 4 seconds.
SAT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 12 seconds and S 4 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of snow and rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 10 seconds and S 4 ft at 6 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
SUN
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 9 seconds.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of rain and snow in the evening, then a chance of snow after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less.
MON
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft in the afternoon.
MON NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
TUE
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
ANZ153-170100
Casco Bay
707 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Light freezing spray this morning.
TONIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
SAT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow and rain in the morning, then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Rain likely with a chance of snow in the evening.
SUN
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow in the evening with vsby 1 NM or less.
MON
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
MON NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
TUE
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
ANZ151-170100
Penobscot Bay
707 AM EST Fri Jan 16 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 8 seconds. Light freezing spray.
TONIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming SW around 5 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 9 seconds. Light freezing spray in the evening.
SAT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of snow. Rain in the afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less.
SAT NIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 10 seconds. Rain likely with a chance of snow in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less in the evening.
SUN
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 9 seconds.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
MON
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
MON NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
TUE
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 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
