Last Update: 343 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026

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14NM WNW Northwest Places MR

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING......GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

Today
E winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft this afternoon. Near shore, seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 5 ft this afternoon. Wave detail: SE 6 ft at 7 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop, increasing to choppy late this morning and afternoon. A slight chance of rain this morning, then a chance of showers and tstms this afternoon.
Tonight
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft, except 4 to 6 ft near shore. Wave detail: S 8 ft at 7 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy. A chance of showers and tstms.
Mon
S winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Near shore, seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: S 10 ft at 8 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough. Showers with a chance of tstms.
Mon Night
SW winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming W after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft, subsiding to 7 to 10 ft after midnight. Near shore, seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave detail: S 11 ft at 9 seconds and SW 8 ft at 8 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers very rough. Showers likely with a chance of tstms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and tstms after midnight.
Tue
NW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Near shore, seas 4 to 6 ft, subsiding to 3 to 4 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: W 7 ft at 8 seconds and SE 6 ft at 9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough, diminishing to choppy in the afternoon.
Tue Night
NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave detail: SE 5 ft at 9 seconds and N 3 ft at 4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.
Wed
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.
Wed Night
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.
Thu
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.
Thu Night
N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.

winds and seas higher in and near tstms.



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343 AM EDT Sun Mar 15 2026
 
 

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