Port Update
Maine / New Hampshire
March 10, 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.
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
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.
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:
February 2026
MARCH 2026 -
Tu 10 High 4:22 AM 8.7 7:02 AM Rise 1:40 AM 65
10 Low 10:50 AM 1.1 6:41 PM Set 10:04 AM
10 High 5:07 PM 7.6
10 Low 10:56 PM 2.0
W 11 High 5:15 AM 8.4 7:00 AM Rise 2:40 AM 56
11 Low 11:46 AM 1.4 6:42 PM Set 10:49 AM
11 High 6:05 PM 7.3
11 Low 11:51 PM 2.2
h 12 High 6:13 AM 8.2 6:58 AM Rise 3:32 AM 47
12 Low 12:47 PM 1.6 6:43 PM Set 11:43 AM
12 High 7:08 PM 7.2
F 13 Low 12:53 AM 2.3 6:56 AM Rise 4:17 AM 37
13 High 7:16 AM 8.3 6:45 PM Set 12:45 PM
13 Low 1:52 PM 1.5
13 High 8:10 PM 7.3
Sa 14 Low 1:56 AM 2.1 6:55 AM Rise 4:53 AM 28
14 High 8:18 AM 8.5 6:46 PM Set 1:53 PM
14 Low 2:48 PM 1.2
14 High 9:04 PM 7.7
Su 15 Low 2:53 AM 1.7 6:53 AM Rise 5:23 AM 20
15 High 9:11 AM 8.9 6:47 PM Set 3:03 PM
15 Low 3:34 PM 0.8
15 High 9:49 PM 8.2
M 16 Low 3:41 AM 1.2 6:51 AM Rise 5:48 AM 12
16 High 9:57 AM 9.3 6:48 PM Set 4:15 PM
16 Low 4:14 PM 0.3
16 High 10:28 PM 8.8
Tu 17 Low 4:24 AM 0.6 6:49 AM Rise 6:10 AM 6
17 High 10:39 AM 9.7 6:50 PM Set 5:28 PM
17 Low 4:52 PM -0.1
17 High 11:06 PM 9.4
W 18 Low 5:07 AM 0.0 6:47 AM Rise 6:31 AM 2
18 High 11:21 AM 10.0 6:51 PM Set 6:42 PM
18 Low 5:30 PM -0.4
18 High 11:44 PM 9.9
Th 19 Low 5:50 AM -0.5 6:46 AM Rise 6:51 AM 0
19 High 12:03 PM 10.2 6:52 PM Set 7:58 PM
19 Low 6:09 PM -0.6
F 20 High 12:22 AM 10.4 6:44 AM Rise 7:13 AM 0
20 Low 6:33 AM -1.0 6:53 PM Set 9:15 PM
20 High 12:46 PM 10.2
20 Low 6:50 PM -0.7
Sa 21 High 1:01 AM 10.7 6:42 AM Rise 7:38 AM 3
21 Low 7:18 AM -1.2 6:54 PM Set 10:36 PM
21 High 1:30 PM 10.1
21 Low 7:32 PM -0.6
Su 22 High 1:44 AM 10.9 6:40 AM Rise 8:08 AM 9
22 Low 8:04 AM -1.2 6:56 PM Set 11:57 PM
22 High 2:17 PM 9.8
22 Low 8:17 PM -0.3
M 23 High 2:30 AM 10.8 6:38 AM Rise 8:46 AM 17
23 Low 8:55 AM -1.0 6:57 PM
23 High 3:09 PM 9.4
23 Low 9:07 PM 0.2
Tu 24 High 3:22 AM 10.4 6:37 AM Set 1:14 AM 26
24 Low 9:51 AM -0.6 6:58 PM Rise 9:36 AM
24 High 4:08 PM 8.9
24 Low 10:04 PM 0.6
W 25 High 4:22 AM 10.0 6:35 AM Set 2:22 AM 37
25 Low 10:55 AM -0.1 6:59 PM Rise 10:37 AM
25 High 5:15 PM 8.5
25 Low 11:09 PM 1.1
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Portsmouth NH Tides -
MARCH 2026 -
Tu 10 High 4:44 AM 7.5 7:03 AM Rise 1:40 AM 65
10 Low 11:07 AM 0.9 6:43 PM Set 10:09 AM
10 High 5:29 PM 6.5
10 Low 11:13 PM 1.7
W 11 High 5:37 AM 7.2 7:02 AM Rise 2:39 AM 56
11 Low 12:03 PM 1.2 6:44 PM Set 10:54 AM
11 High 6:27 PM 6.3
Th 12 Low 12:08 AM 1.9 7:00 AM Rise 3:32 AM 47
12 High 6:35 AM 7.1 6:46 PM Set 11:48 AM
12 Low 1:04 PM 1.4
12 High 7:30 PM 6.2
F 13 Low 1:10 AM 2.0 6:58 AM Rise 4:16 AM 37
13 High 7:38 AM 7.1 6:47 PM Set 12:50 PM
13 Low 2:09 PM 1.3
13 High 8:32 PM 6.3
Sa 14 Low 2:13 AM 1.8 6:57 AM Rise 4:53 AM 28
14 High 8:40 AM 7.3 6:48 PM Set 1:57 PM
14 Low 3:05 PM 1.0
14 High 9:26 PM 6.6
Su 15 Low 3:10 AM 1.5 6:55 AM Rise 5:23 AM 20
15 High 9:33 AM 7.7 6:49 PM Set 3:07 PM
15 Low 3:51 PM 0.7
15 High 10:11 PM 7.1
M 16 Low 3:58 AM 1.0 6:53 AM Rise 5:49 AM 12
16 High 10:19 AM 8.0 6:50 PM Set 4:19 PM
16 Low 4:31 PM 0.3
16 High 10:50 PM 7.6
Tu 17 Low 4:41 AM 0.5 6:51 AM Rise 6:12 AM 6
17 High 11:01 AM 8.3 6:52 PM Set 5:31 PM
17 Low 5:09 PM -0.1
17 High 11:28 PM 8.1
W 18 Low 5:24 AM 0.0 6:50 AM Rise 6:33 AM 2
18 High 11:43 AM 8.6 6:53 PM Set 6:44 PM
18 Low 5:47 PM -0.3
Th 19 High 12:06 AM 8.5 6:48 AM Rise 6:54 AM 0
19 Low 6:07 AM -0.4 6:54 PM Set 7:59 PM
19 High 12:25 PM 8.8
19 Low 6:26 PM -0.5
F 20 High 12:44 AM 8.9 6:46 AM Rise 7:16 AM 0
20 Low 6:50 AM -0.9 6:55 PM Set 9:16 PM
20 High 1:08 PM 8.8
20 Low 7:07 PM -0.6
Sa 21 High 1:23 AM 9.2 6:44 AM Rise 7:41 AM 3
21 Low 7:35 AM -1.0 6:56 PM Set 10:36 PM
21 High 1:52 PM 8.7
21 Low 7:49 PM -0.5
Su 22 High 2:06 AM 9.4 6:42 AM Rise 8:12 AM 9
22 Low 8:21 AM -1.0 6:58 PM Set 11:57 PM
22 High 2:39 PM 8.4
22 Low 8:34 PM -0.3
M 23 High 2:52 AM 9.3 6:41 AM Rise 8:51 AM 17
23 Low 9:12 AM -0.9 6:59 PM
23 High 3:31 PM 8.1
23 Low 9:24 PM 0.2
Tu 24 High 3:44 AM 8.9 6:39 AM Set 1:13 AM 26
24 Low 10:08 AM -0.5 7:00 PM Rise 9:41 AM
24 High 4:30 PM 7.7
24 Low 10:21 PM 0.5
W 25 High 4:44 AM 8.6 6:37 AM Set 2:21 AM 37
25 Low 11:12 AM -0.1 7:01 PM Rise 10:42 AM
25 High 5:37 PM 7.3
25 Low 11:26 PM 0.9
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
TODAY
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt late. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 6 seconds and E 3 ft at 10 seconds.
TONIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 9 seconds.
TUE
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 6 seconds and E 2 ft at 9 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
WED
E winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of rain.
WED NIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SE 7 ft at 7 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
THU
SW winds around 20 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Rain likely.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of snow in the evening.
FRI
W winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
FRI NIGHT
S winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Snow and rain likely. Vsby 1 NM or less.
ANZ152-100000
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 8 seconds and SE 3 ft at 10 seconds.
TONIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
TUE
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 7 seconds.
WED
E winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
S winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SE 7 ft at 6 seconds, becoming S 8 ft at 7 seconds. Rain likely.
THU
SW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Rain likely. Vsby 1 NM or less in the afternoon.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. A chance of snow in the evening with vsby 1 NM or less.
FRI
W winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
FRI NIGHT
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Snow and rain likely. Vsby 1 NM or less.
ANZ150-100000
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 8 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
TONIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
TUE
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 7 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 7 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds.
WED
E winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
S winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SE 7 ft at 6 seconds, becoming S 9 ft at 7 seconds and E 2 ft at 6 seconds. Rain likely.
THU
SW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Rain likely. Vsby 1 NM or less in the afternoon.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. A chance of snow and rain in the evening with vsby 1 NM or less.
FRI
W winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft, subsiding to 5 to 7 ft in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft, building to 9 to 11 ft after midnight. A chance of snow and rain in the evening, then rain and snow likely after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less.
ANZ153-100000
Casco Bay
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
TODAY
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
TONIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
TUE
SW winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
TUE NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Seas around 2 ft.
WED
NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming E 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Rain likely.
WED NIGHT
SE winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Rain likely.
THU
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Rain likely. A chance of snow in the afternoon.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of snow in the evening.
FRI
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
FRI NIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Snow and rain likely. Vsby 1 NM or less.
ANZ151-100000
Penobscot Bay
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
TODAY
SW winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt this afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 7 seconds.
TONIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 6 seconds.
TUE
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 6 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 6 seconds.
WED
E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
SE winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 7 seconds. Rain.
THU
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Rain likely. Vsby 1 NM or less in the afternoon.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of snow in the evening with vsby 1 NM or less.
FRI
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
FRI NIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of snow and rain in the evening, then rain and snow likely after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less.
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
TODAY
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt late. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 6 seconds and E 3 ft at 10 seconds.
TONIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 9 seconds.
TUE
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 6 seconds and E 2 ft at 9 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
WED
E winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of rain.
WED NIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SE 7 ft at 7 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
THU
SW winds around 20 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Rain likely.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of snow in the evening.
FRI
W winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
FRI NIGHT
S winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Snow and rain likely. Vsby 1 NM or less.
ANZ152-100000
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 8 seconds and SE 3 ft at 10 seconds.
TONIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
TUE
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 7 seconds.
WED
E winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
S winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SE 7 ft at 6 seconds, becoming S 8 ft at 7 seconds. Rain likely.
THU
SW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Rain likely. Vsby 1 NM or less in the afternoon.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. A chance of snow in the evening with vsby 1 NM or less.
FRI
W winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
FRI NIGHT
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Snow and rain likely. Vsby 1 NM or less.
ANZ150-100000
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 8 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
TONIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
TUE
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 7 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 7 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds.
WED
E winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
S winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SE 7 ft at 6 seconds, becoming S 9 ft at 7 seconds and E 2 ft at 6 seconds. Rain likely.
THU
SW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Rain likely. Vsby 1 NM or less in the afternoon.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. A chance of snow and rain in the evening with vsby 1 NM or less.
FRI
W winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft, subsiding to 5 to 7 ft in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft, building to 9 to 11 ft after midnight. A chance of snow and rain in the evening, then rain and snow likely after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less.
ANZ153-100000
Casco Bay
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
TODAY
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
TONIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
TUE
SW winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
TUE NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Seas around 2 ft.
WED
NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming E 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Rain likely.
WED NIGHT
SE winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Rain likely.
THU
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Rain likely. A chance of snow in the afternoon.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of snow in the evening.
FRI
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
FRI NIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Snow and rain likely. Vsby 1 NM or less.
ANZ151-100000
Penobscot Bay
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
TODAY
SW winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt this afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 7 seconds.
TONIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 6 seconds.
TUE
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 6 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 6 seconds.
WED
E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
SE winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming S after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 7 seconds. Rain.
THU
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Rain likely. Vsby 1 NM or less in the afternoon.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of snow in the evening with vsby 1 NM or less.
FRI
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
FRI NIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of snow and rain in the evening, then rain and snow likely after midnight. Vsby 1 NM 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 34’00” 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 34’00” 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 34’00” 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 34’00” 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
