Port Update
Philadelphia, PA / Delaware River & Bay
October 30, 2025
Notices
Moran Shipping Agencies at Port Philadelphia & Wilmington, DE & Baltimore, MD
Port Security - MARSEC Level 1
Local Time – GMT - 4
MSIB 23-25 Notice of Port Condition Whiskey (Modified)
The Captain of the Port (COTP), Delaware Bay, has set a modified Port Condition WHISKEY due to the forecast of high winds in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware area beginning within the next 12 hours. A thorough explanation of port conditions can be found under the Port Hurricane Contingency Plan tab at URL:
The COTP has determined the region will likely experience gale force winds, increased seas, surf, coastal flooding, tidal surge and extremely low tides. Members of the port community should take adequate precautions and review the Severe Weather Contingency Plan. In preparation for high winds, the following provisions of Port Condition WHISKEY are implemented:
• Vessels must have effective mooring and anchorage arrangements for anticipated high wind; vessel agents are asked to notify vessel masters of this requirement.
• Facilities must minimize debris that could become missile hazards.
• Lightering, bunkering, and cargo operations must cease when sustained winds exceed 40 mph.
• Vessels and facilities shall conduct a self-assessment for high winds and report any potential hazards or concerns to the Sector Delaware Bay Command Center at (833) 453-1007.
In the event that the COTP imposes further restrictions, they will be broadcasted on VHF-FM Channel 16. Additionally, all notifications will be forwarded to the Maritime Exchange and will be available as requested. The U.S. Coast Guard will provide the earliest possible advance notification before changing the port condition.
Mariners can also report conditions to the CG Sector Delaware Bay Command Center on VHF Channel 16 or call (833) 453-1007.
If you have any questions regarding the contents of this bulletin, please contact the Waterways Management staff at (267) 515-7294.
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
251 AM EDT Thu Oct 30 2025
ANZ453>455-302000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-251030T2000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0017.251031T1000Z-251101T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
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-
251 AM EDT Thu Oct 30 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft. For the Gale Watch,
west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9
ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out
20 nm, 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 Gale Warning, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through late Friday
night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
251 AM EDT Thu Oct 30 2025
ANZ453>455-302000-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-251030T2000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0017.251031T1000Z-251101T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
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-
251 AM EDT Thu Oct 30 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft. For the Gale Watch,
west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9
ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out
20 nm, 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 Gale Warning, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.
For the Gale Watch, from Friday morning through late Friday
night.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Marine Weather
ANZ400-302115-
408 AM EDT Thu Oct 30 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK NJ TO FENWICK
ISLAND DE AND FOR DELAWARE BAY...
Low pressure developing over the Tennessee Valley and Gulf Coast
states moves into the Mid-Atlantic today, then passes over the
Northeast tonight before lifting into the Canadian Maritimes Friday
and Friday night. High pressure builds in from the west this weekend
before departing early in the new week. Another system may impact
the area in the early part of next week before high pressure returns
once again.
ANZ454-302115- Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
408 AM EDT Thu Oct 30 2025
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT
TODAY
SE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, diminishing
to around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt late. Seas 10 to 11 ft,
subsiding to 8 to 11 ft this afternoon. Wave Detail: E 10 ft at
10 seconds, becoming SE 9 ft at 9 seconds. A slight chance of
tstms. Rain until late afternoon, then rain likely late. Vsby
1 to 3 NM.
TONIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming
W 25 to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: SE
8 ft at 9 seconds.
FRI
W winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 7 to
9 ft. Wave Detail: W 8 ft at 5 seconds and E 7 ft at 10 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: W 8 ft at 5 seconds and SE 4 ft at
12 seconds.
SAT
W winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft, subsiding to 4 to 5 ft in the
afternoon. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 5 seconds and SE 4 ft at
12 seconds, becoming W 4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 3 ft at
11 seconds.
SAT NIGHT
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming
NW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW
4 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds.
SUN
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
SUN NIGHT
W winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
MON
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
MON NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
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