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Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
344 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.

ANZ915-180745-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
344 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...W to NW winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to
30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Isolated showers.
.TUE...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 5 to 9 ft. Chance of rain overnight.
.WED...W winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming E. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Numerous
showers. Isolated tstms..
.WED NIGHT...E to NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.THU...NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI...N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SAT...N winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to
9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 8 ft.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
344 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.

ANZ920-180745-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
344 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...W to NW winds 30 to 35 kt, becoming NW 25 to 30 kt.
Seas 11 to 18 ft. Isolated showers.
.TUE...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 8 ft. Chance of rain overnight.
.WED...Winds becoming E to NE 5 to 15 kt, then becoming E to SE
10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Numerous showers and isolated tstms.
.WED NIGHT...E winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NE. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.THU...N to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SAT...W winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to
12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
727 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

ANZ650-652-180600-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0124.000000T0000Z-251118T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
727 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
  VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
  Island VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
600 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-181000-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-251118T1000Z/
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
600 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
  3 to 5 feet on the Long Island Sound.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and
  Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through
  Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
600 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

ANZ350-353-355-181200-
/O.EXP.KOKX.GL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-251117T2300Z/
/O.EXB.KOKX.SC.Y.0105.251117T2300Z-251118T1900Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-
600 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt through tonight, decreasing
  to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 feet
  expected.

* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated 35 knot gusts are possible through
  9 PM this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
505 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

ANZ430-431-180600-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-251118T0600Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
505 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  choppy waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to
  Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point
  NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Hoeflich

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
505 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

ANZ450>453-180800-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-251117T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KPHI.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-251118T0800Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
505 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ
  out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg
  Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to
  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Great Egg
  Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
505 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

ANZ454-455-180800-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0107.000000T0000Z-251118T0800Z/
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-
505 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 3 to 5 ft.

* 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...Until 3 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
220 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

ANZ530>534-537-539>541-543-180330-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0165.000000T0000Z-251118T0600Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
220 PM EST Mon Nov 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay main channel north of Smith Point VA,
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester
  River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, Choptank River to
  Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Tangier Sound
  and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

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