Port Update
Philadelphia, PA / Delaware River & Bay
September 29, 2025
Notices
Moran Shipping Agencies at Port Philadelphia & Wilmington, DE & Baltimore, MD
Port Security - MARSEC Level 1
Local Time – GMT - 4
**Marcus Hook Anchorage dredging restrictions have been lifted**
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
230 AM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025
ANZ454-455-291930-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0091.250930T0000Z-250930T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0014.250930T2200Z-251001T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
230 AM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the
Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and seas 6 to 11 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE
out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick
Island DE out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to
6 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening
through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
230 AM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025
ANZ454-455-291930-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0091.250930T0000Z-250930T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.A.0014.250930T2200Z-251001T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
230 AM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT TUESDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the
Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt
and seas 6 to 11 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE
out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick
Island DE out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to
6 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Gale Watch, from Tuesday evening
through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Marine Weather
ANZ400-292100-
401 AM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK NJ TO FENWICK
ISLAND DE AND FOR DELAWARE BAY...
High pressure is in control through Tuesday. A weak cold front moves
through on Tuesday night before an expansive area of high pressure
moves in for the end of the week and the upcoming weekend.
ANZ454-292100-Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
401 AM EDT Mon Sep 29 2025
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON
GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON
TODAY
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE
3 ft at 15 seconds and E 1 foot at 5 seconds.
TONIGHT
NE winds around 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SE
5 ft at 15 seconds and E 2 ft at 4 seconds.
TUE
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, increasing to
15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to
7 ft. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at 15 seconds and NE 3 ft at
4 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt
after midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: E 7 ft at 7 seconds
and SE 7 ft at 15 seconds.
WED
NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 8 to
11 ft. Wave Detail: NE 9 ft at 9 seconds and SE 7 ft at
14 seconds.
WED NIGHT
NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail:
E 9 ft at 10 seconds and SE 5 ft at 12 seconds.
THU
NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
THU NIGHT
NE winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
FRI
NE winds around 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
FRI NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N after midnight. Seas
4 to 5 ft.
Airport Code – Port Philadelphia, PA (PHL)
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