Marine forecast
Cape May–Fenwick I. (20-60 nm), DE
- current wind
- 10 kt S
- Gusts
- 12 kt
- Seas
- 1.6 ft
- Period
- 6 sec
- Air
- 67°F
Observed Tue 3:00 PM | ANZ485
- Gusts now
- 12 kt
- Seas now
- 1.6 ft · 6 sec
- Air
- 67°F
- 72-hr peak
- 23 kt
- Peak seas
- 5 ft
In brief
At 3:00 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station 44009 (DELAWARE BAY 26 NM Southeast of Cape May, NJ, 9 miles away) measured wind from the S at 10 kt, gusting to 12 kt; buoy 44084 measured seas of 1.6 ft. The NWS forecast for Cape May–Fenwick I. (20-60 nm), DE issued at 9:18 am EDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “W winds around 5 kt, becoming SW early this afternoon, then increasing to 10 to 15 kt late. Seas around 3 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 23 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 5 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | W winds around 5 kt, becoming SW early this afternoon, then increasing to 10 to 15 kt late. Seas around 3 ft. |
| Tonight | S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. |
| Wed | SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. |
| Wed Night | SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. |
| Thu | NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. |
| Thu Night | E winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers after midnight. |
| Fri | S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers. |
| Fri Night | NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft, building to 8 to 11 ft after midnight. A chance of showers. |
| Sat | NW winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. |
| Sat Night | NW winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming N 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft. |
Issued Tue 9:18 AM by Mount Holly NJ (product CWFPHI).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 3:00 PM | 10 kt S | 12 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:50 PM | 10 kt S | 12 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:50 PM | 10 kt SSW | 12 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:50 PM | 8 kt S | 10 kt | — | — |
| Tue 11:50 AM | 4 kt SSW | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 4 kt SW | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 4 kt WSW | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 4 kt W | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 6 kt W | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 4 kt W | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 6 kt WSW | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 6 kt W | 8 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 3:00 PM at NDBC buoy 44009 (DELAWARE BAY 26 NM Southeast of Cape May, NJ), 8.6 miles away. Seas from buoy 44084 (Bethany Beach, DE (263)), 23.5 miles away, at Tue 2:26 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Cape May–Fenwick I. (20-60 nm) today?
Today: W winds around 5 kt, becoming SW early this afternoon, then increasing to 10 to 15 kt late. Seas around 3 ft.
Is there a small craft advisory for Cape May–Fenwick I. (20-60 nm)?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone ANZ485 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
How high are the waves at Cape May–Fenwick I. (20-60 nm) right now?
Seas are running 1.6 ft at a 6-second period, measured at NDBC buoy 44009 Tue 3:00 PM, 8.6 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 5.0 ft Fri 11 AM.
What do the wind speeds in knots mean?
One knot is 1.15 mph. The National Weather Service issues a small craft advisory for sustained winds of roughly 22–33 knots or hazardous seas, a gale warning at 34–47 knots, and a storm warning at 48 knots and above. Exact advisory thresholds vary by forecast office and by water body — a bay reaches dangerous chop at a lower wind speed than open ocean.
Where does this forecast come from?
The forecast text is the National Weather Service's own marine bulletin for zone ANZ485, issued by Mount Holly NJ, reproduced in full. The wind and seas charts are drawn from the NWS gridded forecast for a point inside the zone. Observations come from the nearest reporting NDBC buoy. We are not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service.
Forecast: NOAA/NWS product CWFPHI, issued Tue 9:18 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station 44009, read Tue 3:00 PM. Retrieved Oct 13, 3:42 PM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.