Port Update
Maine / New Hampshire
March 25, 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 -
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
Th 26 High 5:29 AM 9.7 6:33 AM Set 3:17 AM 48
26 Low 12:03 PM 0.2 7:00 PM Rise 11:49 AM
26 High 6:26 PM 8.2
F 27 Low 12:19 AM 1.3 6:31 AM Set 4:00 AM 60
27 High 6:42 AM 9.4 7:02 PM Rise 1:05 PM
27 Low 1:16 PM 0.4
27 High 7:39 PM 8.3
Sa 28 Low 1:34 AM 1.2 6:29 AM Set 4:32 AM 70
28 High 7:56 AM 9.4 7:03 PM Rise 2:21 PM
28 Low 2:26 PM 0.3
28 High 8:46 PM 8.7
Su 29 Low 2:45 AM 0.9 6:28 AM Set 4:58 AM 80
29 High 9:03 AM 9.6 7:04 PM Rise 3:35 PM
29 Low 3:25 PM 0.1
29 High 9:42 PM 9.1
M 30 Low 3:44 AM 0.5 6:26 AM Set 5:20 AM 88
30 High 9:59 AM 9.8 7:05 PM Rise 4:45 PM
30 Low 4:16 PM -0.1
30 High 10:30 PM 9.5
Tu 31 Low 4:36 AM 0.0 6:24 AM Set 5:39 AM 94
31 High 10:50 AM 9.9 7:06 PM Rise 5:54 PM
31 Low 5:01 PM -0.1
31 High 11:14 PM 9.8
April 2026
W 1 Low 5:23 AM -0.3 6:22 AM Set 5:58 AM 98
1 High 11:36 AM 9.8 7:08 PM Rise 7:01 PM
1 Low 5:42 PM -0.1
1 High 11:54 PM 10.0
Th 2 Low 6:07 AM -0.4 6:20 AM Set 6:16 AM 99
2 High 12:19 PM 9.7 7:09 PM Rise 8:08 PM
2 Low 6:20 PM 0.1
F 3 High 12:32 AM 10.1 6:19 AM Set 6:36 AM 99
3 Low 6:47 AM -0.4 7:10 PM Rise 9:15 PM
3 High 12:59 PM 9.4
3 Low 6:56 PM 0.4
Sa 4 High 1:07 AM 10.0 6:17 AM Set 7:00 AM 97
4 Low 7:25 AM -0.3 7:11 PM Rise 10:22 PM
4 High 1:38 PM 9.1
4 Low 7:31 PM 0.7
Su 5 High 1:42 AM 9.8 6:15 AM Set 7:27 AM 93
5 Low 8:03 AM 0.0 7:12 PM Rise 11:27 PM
5 High 2:16 PM 8.8
5 Low 8:07 PM 1.1
M 6 High 2:17 AM 9.5 6:13 AM Set 8:01 AM 87
6 Low 8:41 AM 0.3 7:14 PM
6 High 2:56 PM 8.4
6 Low 8:45 PM 1.5
Tu 7 High 2:57 AM 9.2 6:12 AM Rise 12:29 AM 80
7 Low 9:24 AM 0.7 7:15 PM Set 8:43 AM
7 High 3:41 PM 8.0
7 Low 9:29 PM 1.8
W 8 High 3:41 AM 8.9 6:10 AM Rise 1:24 AM 73
8 Low 10:11 AM 1.1 7:16 PM Set 9:33 AM
8 High 4:31 PM 7.7
8 Low 10:18 PM 2.1
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Portsmouth NH Tides -
MARCH 2026 -
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
Th 26 High 5:51 AM 8.3 6:35 AM Set 3:17 AM 48
26 Low 12:20 PM 0.2 7:02 PM Rise 11:53 AM
26 High 6:48 PM 7.1
F 27 Low 12:36 AM 1.1 6:34 AM Set 4:00 AM 60
27 High 7:04 AM 8.1 7:03 PM Rise 1:09 PM
27 Low 1:33 PM 0.3
27 High 8:01 PM 7.1
Sa 28 Low 1:51 AM 1.0 6:32 AM Set 4:33 AM 70
28 High 8:18 AM 8.1 7:05 PM Rise 2:25 PM
28 Low 2:43 PM 0.3
28 High 9:08 PM 7.5
Su 29 Low 3:02 AM 0.8 6:30 AM Set 4:59 AM 80
29 High 9:25 AM 8.3 7:06 PM Rise 3:38 PM
29 Low 3:42 PM 0.1
29 High 10:04 PM 7.8
M 30 Low 4:01 AM 0.4 6:28 AM Set 5:21 AM 88
30 High 10:21 AM 8.4 7:07 PM Rise 4:48 PM
30 Low 4:33 PM -0.1
30 High 10:52 PM 8.2
Tu 31 Low 4:53 AM 0.0 6:26 AM Set 5:41 AM 94
31 High 11:12 AM 8.5 7:08 PM Rise 5:56 PM
31 Low 5:18 PM -0.1
31 High 11:36 PM 8.4
April 2026
W 1 Low 5:40 AM -0.3 6:25 AM Set 6:00 AM 98
1 High 11:58 AM 8.4 7:09 PM Rise 7:03 PM
1 Low 5:59 PM -0.1
Th 2 High 12:16 AM 8.6 6:23 AM Set 6:19 AM 99
2 Low 6:24 AM -0.3 7:10 PM Rise 8:09 PM
2 High 12:41 PM 8.3
2 Low 6:37 PM 0.1
F 3 High 12:54 AM 8.7 6:21 AM Set 6:40 AM 99
3 Low 7:04 AM -0.3 7:12 PM Rise 9:16 PM
3 High 1:21 PM 8.1
3 Low 7:13 PM 0.3
Sa 4 High 1:29 AM 8.6 6:19 AM Set 7:03 AM 97
4 Low 7:42 AM -0.3 7:13 PM Rise 10:22 PM
4 High 2:00 PM 7.8
4 Low 7:48 PM 0.6
Su 5 High 2:04 AM 8.4 6:18 AM Set 7:31 AM 93
5 Low 8:20 AM 0.0 7:14 PM Rise 11:27 PM
5 High 2:38 PM 7.6
5 Low 8:24 PM 0.9
M 6 High 2:39 AM 8.2 6:16 AM Set 8:06 AM 87
6 Low 8:58 AM 0.3 7:15 PM
6 High 3:18 PM 7.2
6 Low 9:02 PM 1.3
Tu 7 High 3:19 AM 7.9 6:14 AM Rise 12:28 AM 80
7 Low 9:41 AM 0.6 7:16 PM Set 8:48 AM
7 High 4:03 PM 6.9
7 Low 9:46 PM 1.5
W 8 High 4:03 AM 7.7 6:12 AM Rise 1:23 AM 73
8 Low 10:28 AM 0.9 7:17 PM Set 9:38 AM
8 High 4:53 PM 6.6
8 Low 10:35 PM 1.8
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM
706 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at 5 seconds and SE 3 ft at 8 seconds. Patchy fog early this morning. A chance of rain early this morning. A chance of snow showers. A chance of showers late this morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM this morning.
TONIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: E 6 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of snow showers in the evening.
TUE
N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: E 6 ft at 9 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 9 seconds and SW 3 ft at 3 seconds.
WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 5 seconds and E 3 ft at 8 seconds.
WED NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of rain in the morning.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.
FRI
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of snow. Rain likely, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
ANZ152-240000
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
706 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt this afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: E 6 ft at 7 seconds. Areas of fog early this morning. A chance of snow showers, rain and drizzle early this morning, then a chance of snow showers late this morning and afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM this morning.
TONIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: E 7 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of snow showers in the evening.
TUE
N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: E 6 ft at 9 seconds and NE 4 ft at 8 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 4 ft at 9 seconds.
WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds, becoming S 6 ft at 6 seconds.
WED NIGHT
SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.
THU
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of rain.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft after midnight. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI
NW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft, subsiding to 6 to 8 ft in the afternoon. A chance of snow. Rain likely, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI NIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
ANZ150-240000
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
706 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
NE winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt late. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: E 7 ft at 8 seconds and E 6 ft at 7 seconds. Patchy fog early this morning. A chance of snow showers and rain early this morning, then a chance of snow showers late this morning and afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM this morning.
TONIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: E 7 ft at 8 seconds and NE 5 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of snow showers in the evening.
TUE
N winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft, subsiding to 4 to 5 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at 7 seconds and SE 5 ft at 9 seconds, becoming NE 4 ft at 7 seconds and SE 4 ft at 9 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 6 seconds and SE 4 ft at 9 seconds.
WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds, becoming SW 7 ft at 7 seconds.
WED NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 8 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.
THU
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of rain.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 8 to 11 ft after midnight. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain and snow likely after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI
NW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft, subsiding to 6 to 8 ft in the afternoon. Rain and snow likely, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI NIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
ANZ153-240000
Casco Bay
706 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026
TODAY
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Areas of fog early this morning. A slight chance of drizzle early this morning. A slight chance of snow showers this morning, then a chance of snow showers this afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM early this morning.
TONIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow showers in the evening.
TUE
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
WED NIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of rain after midnight.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of rain.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Rain and snow likely in the morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
ANZ151-240000
Penobscot Bay
706 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
NE winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt late. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 3 seconds. Areas of fog early this morning. A chance of snow or rain early this morning, then a chance of snow showers late this morning and afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM this morning.
TONIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 2 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of snow showers in the evening.
TUE
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 8 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 3 seconds and S 2 ft at 9 seconds.
WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
WED NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of rain after midnight.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of rain.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain and snow likely after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Rain and snow likely, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI NIGHT
706 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at 5 seconds and SE 3 ft at 8 seconds. Patchy fog early this morning. A chance of rain early this morning. A chance of snow showers. A chance of showers late this morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM this morning.
TONIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: E 6 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of snow showers in the evening.
TUE
N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: E 6 ft at 9 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 9 seconds and SW 3 ft at 3 seconds.
WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 5 seconds and E 3 ft at 8 seconds.
WED NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of rain in the morning.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.
FRI
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of snow. Rain likely, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI NIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
ANZ152-240000
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
706 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt this afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: E 6 ft at 7 seconds. Areas of fog early this morning. A chance of snow showers, rain and drizzle early this morning, then a chance of snow showers late this morning and afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM this morning.
TONIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: E 7 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of snow showers in the evening.
TUE
N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: E 6 ft at 9 seconds and NE 4 ft at 8 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 4 ft at 9 seconds.
WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds, becoming S 6 ft at 6 seconds.
WED NIGHT
SW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 6 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.
THU
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of rain.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft after midnight. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI
NW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft, subsiding to 6 to 8 ft in the afternoon. A chance of snow. Rain likely, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI NIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
ANZ150-240000
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
706 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
TODAY
NE winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt late. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: E 7 ft at 8 seconds and E 6 ft at 7 seconds. Patchy fog early this morning. A chance of snow showers and rain early this morning, then a chance of snow showers late this morning and afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM this morning.
TONIGHT
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: E 7 ft at 8 seconds and NE 5 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of snow showers in the evening.
TUE
N winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft, subsiding to 4 to 5 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at 7 seconds and SE 5 ft at 9 seconds, becoming NE 4 ft at 7 seconds and SE 4 ft at 9 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 6 seconds and SE 4 ft at 9 seconds.
WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 6 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds, becoming SW 7 ft at 7 seconds.
WED NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 8 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.
THU
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of rain.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 8 to 11 ft after midnight. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain and snow likely after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI
NW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft, subsiding to 6 to 8 ft in the afternoon. Rain and snow likely, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI NIGHT
N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
ANZ153-240000
Casco Bay
706 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026
TODAY
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Areas of fog early this morning. A slight chance of drizzle early this morning. A slight chance of snow showers this morning, then a chance of snow showers this afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM early this morning.
TONIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow showers in the evening.
TUE
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
WED NIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of rain after midnight.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of rain.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Rain and snow likely in the morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
ANZ151-240000
Penobscot Bay
706 AM EDT Mon Mar 23 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
TODAY
NE winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt late. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 3 seconds. Areas of fog early this morning. A chance of snow or rain early this morning, then a chance of snow showers late this morning and afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM this morning.
TONIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 2 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of snow showers in the evening.
TUE
N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 8 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 3 seconds and S 2 ft at 9 seconds.
WED
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
WED NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of rain after midnight.
THU
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of rain.
THU NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain and snow likely after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Rain and snow likely, mainly in the morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
FRI NIGHT
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
