Port Update
Maine / New Hampshire
March 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.
March 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 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:
MARCH 2026 -
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 -
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 STONINGTON ME TO MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT TO 25 NM
ANZ100-170000
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
Synopsis for Stonington ME to Merrimack River Ma out to 25 NM
Strong low pressure will track west of New England today into Tuesday with Gale to Storm force winds. Elevated winds and seas likely last through at least midweek. High pressure moves overhead Wednesday, pushing east Thursday.
ANZ154-170000
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
SE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft this afternoon. Wave Detail: SE 7 ft at 6 seconds, becoming SE 10 ft at 7 seconds. Isolated tstms. Rain.
TONIGHT
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft, building to 10 to 14 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SE 11 ft at 8 seconds, becoming SE 14 ft at 9 seconds. Rain. Areas of fog. Vsby 1 NM or less.
TUE
SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming W around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9 to 13 ft, subsiding to 8 to 11 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SE 13 ft at 10 seconds, becoming SE 11 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: SE 9 ft at 11 seconds and W 6 ft at 5 seconds.
WED
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft, subsiding to 4 to 6 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SE 6 ft at 11 seconds and W 5 ft at 5 seconds, becoming SE 5 ft at 11 seconds and W 3 ft at 4 seconds.
WED NIGHT
S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at 4 seconds.
THU
S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
THU NIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
FRI
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
ANZ152-170000
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
SE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft, building to 9 to 12 ft this afternoon. Wave Detail: SE 8 ft at 7 seconds, becoming S 12 ft at 8 seconds. Isolated tstms. Rain.
TONIGHT
S winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft, building to 12 to 16 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: S 13 ft at 9 seconds, becoming S 16 ft at 10 seconds. Rain. Areas of fog. Vsby 1 NM or less.
TUE
SW winds 25 to 30 kt. Gusts up to 45 kt, decreasing to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 12 to 16 ft, subsiding to 10 to 14 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: S 16 ft at 11 seconds, becoming S 13 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Wave Detail: S 11 ft at 11 seconds.
WED
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft, subsiding to 6 to 7 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SE 7 ft at 11 seconds and W 6 ft at 6 seconds, becoming SE 6 ft at 11 seconds and SW 3 ft at 6 seconds.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SE 6 ft at 11 seconds and SW 3 ft at 5 seconds.
THU
S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
THU NIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
FRI
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
ANZ150-170000
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
SE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft, building to 9 to 13 ft this afternoon. Wave Detail: SE 8 ft at 7 seconds, becoming S 13 ft at 8 seconds. Isolated tstms. A chance of rain early this morning, then rain late this morning and afternoon.
TONIGHT
S winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft, building to 12 to 16 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: S 13 ft at 9 seconds, becoming S 16 ft at 10 seconds. Rain. Areas of fog in the evening. Areas of fog after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less.
TUE
SW winds 25 to 30 kt. Gusts up to 45 kt, decreasing to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 13 to 17 ft, subsiding to 11 to 14 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: S 16 ft at 11 seconds, becoming S 14 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Wave Detail: S 12 ft at 11 seconds and SW 7 ft at 7 seconds.
WED
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft, subsiding to 6 to 8 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SE 8 ft at 11 seconds and W 6 ft at 7 seconds, becoming SE 7 ft at 11 seconds and SW 4 ft at 6 seconds.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SE 6 ft at 11 seconds and SW 3 ft at 5 seconds.
THU
S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
THU NIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
FRI
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of rain.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft after midnight.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
ANZ153-170000
Casco Bay
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
SE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt late this morning and early afternoon, then becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt late. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Isolated tstms. Rain. Areas of fog late this morning and afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less late this morning, then 1 NM or less late.
TONIGHT
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Rain. Areas of fog. Vsby 1 NM or less.
TUE
SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming W around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft. A chance of rain in the morning.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU
S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU NIGHT
S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow after midnight.
FRI
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow in the morning.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
ANZ151-170000
Penobscot Bay
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
SE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 6 seconds. Isolated tstms. A chance of rain early this morning, then rain late this morning and afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM late this morning and early afternoon.
TONIGHT
S winds 25 to 30 kt. Gusts up to 40 kt, increasing to 50 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 8 ft at 9 seconds. Rain. Areas of fog in the evening. Areas of fog after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less.
TUE
SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 8 ft at 11 seconds. Rain in the morning.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 11 seconds.
WED
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 11 seconds.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 10 seconds.
THU
S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU NIGHT
S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow after midnight.
FRI
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow in the morning. A chance of rain.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
ANZ100-170000
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
Synopsis for Stonington ME to Merrimack River Ma out to 25 NM
Strong low pressure will track west of New England today into Tuesday with Gale to Storm force winds. Elevated winds and seas likely last through at least midweek. High pressure moves overhead Wednesday, pushing east Thursday.
ANZ154-170000
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
SE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft this afternoon. Wave Detail: SE 7 ft at 6 seconds, becoming SE 10 ft at 7 seconds. Isolated tstms. Rain.
TONIGHT
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft, building to 10 to 14 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SE 11 ft at 8 seconds, becoming SE 14 ft at 9 seconds. Rain. Areas of fog. Vsby 1 NM or less.
TUE
SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming W around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9 to 13 ft, subsiding to 8 to 11 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SE 13 ft at 10 seconds, becoming SE 11 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: SE 9 ft at 11 seconds and W 6 ft at 5 seconds.
WED
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft, subsiding to 4 to 6 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SE 6 ft at 11 seconds and W 5 ft at 5 seconds, becoming SE 5 ft at 11 seconds and W 3 ft at 4 seconds.
WED NIGHT
S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at 4 seconds.
THU
S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
THU NIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
FRI
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
ANZ152-170000
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
SE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft, building to 9 to 12 ft this afternoon. Wave Detail: SE 8 ft at 7 seconds, becoming S 12 ft at 8 seconds. Isolated tstms. Rain.
TONIGHT
S winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft, building to 12 to 16 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: S 13 ft at 9 seconds, becoming S 16 ft at 10 seconds. Rain. Areas of fog. Vsby 1 NM or less.
TUE
SW winds 25 to 30 kt. Gusts up to 45 kt, decreasing to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 12 to 16 ft, subsiding to 10 to 14 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: S 16 ft at 11 seconds, becoming S 13 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Wave Detail: S 11 ft at 11 seconds.
WED
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft, subsiding to 6 to 7 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SE 7 ft at 11 seconds and W 6 ft at 6 seconds, becoming SE 6 ft at 11 seconds and SW 3 ft at 6 seconds.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SE 6 ft at 11 seconds and SW 3 ft at 5 seconds.
THU
S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
THU NIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
FRI
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
ANZ150-170000
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
SE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft, building to 9 to 13 ft this afternoon. Wave Detail: SE 8 ft at 7 seconds, becoming S 13 ft at 8 seconds. Isolated tstms. A chance of rain early this morning, then rain late this morning and afternoon.
TONIGHT
S winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft, building to 12 to 16 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: S 13 ft at 9 seconds, becoming S 16 ft at 10 seconds. Rain. Areas of fog in the evening. Areas of fog after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less.
TUE
SW winds 25 to 30 kt. Gusts up to 45 kt, decreasing to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 13 to 17 ft, subsiding to 11 to 14 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: S 16 ft at 11 seconds, becoming S 14 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Wave Detail: S 12 ft at 11 seconds and SW 7 ft at 7 seconds.
WED
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft, subsiding to 6 to 8 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SE 8 ft at 11 seconds and W 6 ft at 7 seconds, becoming SE 7 ft at 11 seconds and SW 4 ft at 6 seconds.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SE 6 ft at 11 seconds and SW 3 ft at 5 seconds.
THU
S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
THU NIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
FRI
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of rain.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft after midnight.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
ANZ153-170000
Casco Bay
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
SE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt late this morning and early afternoon, then becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt late. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Isolated tstms. Rain. Areas of fog late this morning and afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less late this morning, then 1 NM or less late.
TONIGHT
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Rain. Areas of fog. Vsby 1 NM or less.
TUE
SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, becoming W around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft. A chance of rain in the morning.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU
S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU NIGHT
S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow after midnight.
FRI
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow in the morning.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
ANZ151-170000
Penobscot Bay
707 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
SE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 6 seconds. Isolated tstms. A chance of rain early this morning, then rain late this morning and afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM late this morning and early afternoon.
TONIGHT
S winds 25 to 30 kt. Gusts up to 40 kt, increasing to 50 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 8 ft at 9 seconds. Rain. Areas of fog in the evening. Areas of fog after midnight. Vsby 1 NM or less.
TUE
SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 8 ft at 11 seconds. Rain in the morning.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 11 seconds.
WED
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 11 seconds.
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 10 seconds.
THU
S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
THU NIGHT
S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow after midnight.
FRI
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow in the morning. A chance of rain.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
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
