Marine forecast
Cape Elizabeth–Merrimack River (25-60 nm), ME
- current wind
- 14 kt ESE
- Gusts
- 16 kt
- Seas
- 5.9 ft
- Period
- 6 sec
- Air
- 54°F
Observed Tue 2:30 PM | ANZ184
- Gusts now
- 16 kt
- Seas now
- 5.9 ft · 6 sec
- Air
- 54°F
- 72-hr peak
- 23 kt
- Peak seas
- 6 ft
In brief
At 2:30 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station 44030 (Buoy B01 - Western Maine Shelf, 27 miles away) measured wind from the ESE at 14 kt, gusting to 16 kt; buoy 44098 measured seas of 5.9 ft. The NWS forecast for Cape Elizabeth–Merrimack River (25-60 nm), ME issued at 2:38 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for this afternoon: “SE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Gray ME forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 23 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 6 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| This Afternoon | SE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 9 seconds. A slight chance of rain early, then rain late. Vsby 1 to 3 NM. |
| Tonight | S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SE 6 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of tstms. Rain likely, mainly in the evening. Vsby 1 to 3 NM. |
| Wed | W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 5 ft at 7 seconds. |
| Wed Night | NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 7 seconds and NW 3 ft at 4 seconds. |
| Thu | N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 7 seconds. |
| Thu Night | N winds around 5 kt, becoming SE after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 5 seconds. |
| Fri | S winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft in the afternoon. Showers. |
| Fri Night | SW winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming W 30 to 35 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft after midnight. Showers, mainly in the evening. |
| Sat | NW winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. |
| Sat Night | NW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft, subsiding to 5 to 8 ft after midnight. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms. |
Issued Tue 2:38 PM by Gray ME (product CWFGYX).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2:30 PM | 14 kt ESE | 16 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:50 PM | 12 kt ESE | 16 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:50 PM | 14 kt NE | 18 kt | — | — |
| Tue 11:50 AM | 14 kt NE | 18 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 16 kt NE | 19 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 18 kt ENE | 21 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 18 kt NE | 21 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 16 kt NE | 19 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 18 kt NE | 19 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 18 kt ENE | 21 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 19 kt ENE | 23 kt | — | — |
| Tue 3:50 AM | 18 kt ENE | 23 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 2:30 PM at NDBC buoy 44030 (Buoy B01 - Western Maine Shelf), 27.1 miles away. Seas from buoy 44098 (Jeffrey's Ledge, NH (160)), 23.5 miles away, at Tue 3:00 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Cape Elizabeth–Merrimack River (25-60 nm) today?
This Afternoon: SE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 9 seconds. A slight chance of rain early, then rain late. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
Is there a small craft advisory for Cape Elizabeth–Merrimack River (25-60 nm)?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone ANZ184 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 Elizabeth–Merrimack River (25-60 nm) right now?
Seas are running 5.9 ft at a 6-second period, measured at NDBC buoy 44030 Tue 2:30 PM, 27.1 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 6.0 ft Tue 8 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 ANZ184, issued by Gray ME, 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 CWFGYX, issued Tue 2:38 PM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station 44030, read Tue 2:30 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.