Marine forecast
Tidal Potomac from Cobb I.–Smith Pt, MD
- current wind
- 6 kt SE
- Gusts
- 8 kt
- Seas
- 0.7 ft
- 72-hr peak
- 22 kt
- Peak seas
- 2 ft
Observed Tue 2:54 PM | ANZ537
- Gusts now
- 8 kt
- Seas now
- 0.7 ft
- 72-hr peak
- 22 kt
- Peak seas
- 2 ft
In brief
At 2:54 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station PPTM2 (Piney Point, MD, 1 miles away) measured wind from the SE at 6 kt, gusting to 8 kt; buoy 44042 measured seas of 0.7 ft. The NWS forecast for Tidal Potomac from Cobb I.–Smith Pt, MD issued at 2:27 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for this afternoon: “S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 22 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 2 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| This Afternoon | S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. |
| Tonight | SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. |
| Wed | SW winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. |
| Wed Night | SW winds 5 kt...becoming N after midnight. Waves 1 ft. |
| Thu | NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 ft. A chance of showers. |
| Thu Night | SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. |
| Fri | SW winds 10 to 15 kt...increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon, then becoming NW 25 to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft...building to 4 ft. Showers likely through the night. |
| Sat | NW winds 20 to 25 kt...becoming N 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves 3 ft...subsiding to 2 ft after midnight. |
Issued Tue 2:27 PM by Baltimore MD/Washington DC (product CWFLWX).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2:54 PM | 6 kt SE | 8 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:54 PM | 5 kt ESE | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:54 PM | 3 kt E | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 11:54 AM | 4 kt E | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:54 AM | 4 kt E | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 0 kt | 2 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 0 kt | 2 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 2 kt SW | 3 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 3 kt SW | 5 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 2 kt SW | 4 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 4 kt WSW | 6 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:54 AM | 6 kt W | 8 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 2:54 PM at NDBC buoy PPTM2 (Piney Point, MD), 1.3 miles away. Seas from buoy 44042 (Potomac, MD), 13.2 miles away, at Tue 3:00 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Tidal Potomac from Cobb I.–Smith Pt today?
This Afternoon: S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
Is there a small craft advisory for Tidal Potomac from Cobb I.–Smith Pt?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone ANZ537 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 Tidal Potomac from Cobb I.–Smith Pt right now?
Seas are running 0.7 ft, measured at NDBC buoy PPTM2 Tue 2:54 PM, 1.3 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 2.0 ft Fri 1 PM.
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 ANZ537, issued by Baltimore MD/Washington DC, 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 CWFLWX, issued Tue 2:27 PM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station PPTM2, read Tue 2:54 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.